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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicGoa Life

Topic: Goa Life

Real estate market is waging a war against Goa’s soul

The future of Goa can no longer lie in the endless parcelling of its paradise, but in reimagining what makes a place truly valuable.

Goa tourism needs to reimagine itself. There’s more to it than beaches and booze

For those who wish to go deeper into Goa’s built history, spending an afternoon at Palácio do Deão will get you up to speed on life as a Portuguese noble.

The real problem to Goa tourism isn’t from social media. Sea view homes are killing mangroves

While we’re busy arguing about who gets to enjoy Goa, the state itself is vanishing. There is a battleground on every front, whether it’s Goa’s hills, forests or beaches.

The fight to revive story of Goa’s son Faria also defines its place in India today

'Goans by and large, have no sense of history. We don’t write history, unlike the Portuguese who had a record of everything,' said Konkani author Uday Bhembre.

The price of citizenship for Indians like Goa’s Joseph Pereira—uncertainty, red tape, tears

I met the genial Joseph and Martha Pereira at their quiet home in a placid part of Goa, untouched by tourists. Joseph was the only applicant from the state under CAA.

Goa could face a Wayanad-like tragedy if its khazan lands are not saved

In a khazan system, an outer embankment guards against tidal flows, while a wooden sluice gate regulates water levels, and a natural depression or ‘poim’ serves as a reservoir for excess water.

Goans are mixing it all up–Fado music with sitar and ragas

For performers, Fado is more than a genre. It’s a deeply personal expression of Goan culture, steeped in their own experiences of growing up in the state’s music-filled households.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

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.