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.
The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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”.