The myth that casino development represented some organic evolution of Goa’s character has been demolished. Now, Panjim stands alienated from itself, where even basic institutions carry the branding of private gambling operators.
Finance Minister Sitharaman announces decision taken at GST Council meet, adds cancer drugs, medicines for rare diseases and food products for special medical purposes exempt from GST.
Colombo's elite still have live events, performances, and nightclub parties to go to. Thanks to booming luxury establishments, life's as normal as it gets.
On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.
On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
Goa chose to be the sin city/state of India. Over the last several decades it has very consciously appealed to the base instincts of Indians in order to promote “tourism”.
“You want cheap liquor, drugs and cheap sex or even one-night stands? Head to Goa.”
With that kind of messaging to the larger Indian society, it was just a matter of time before Goa got overwhelmed with the influx of anti-social elements from across the nation.
States like Uttarakhand are walking towards a similar future. Uttarakhand is sacred for Hindus – hence the name Devbhumi. Yet, in order to promote tourism, cheap alcohol, drugs and sex are being promoted by the state government. The state wishes to be the “new Goa”.
Goa chose to be the sin city/state of India. Over the last several decades it has very consciously appealed to the base instincts of Indians in order to promote “tourism”.
“You want cheap liquor, drugs and cheap sex or even one-night stands? Head to Goa.”
With that kind of messaging to the larger Indian society, it was just a matter of time before Goa got overwhelmed with the influx of anti-social elements from across the nation.
States like Uttarakhand are walking towards a similar future. Uttarakhand is sacred for Hindus – hence the name Devbhumi. Yet, in order to promote tourism, cheap alcohol, drugs and sex are being promoted by the state government. The state wishes to be the “new Goa”.