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Goa Does Not Need Binaries | Beyond Hindu-Catholic, Konkani-Marathi Divides | The Spirit of Goa
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Goa Chooses Unity | Truth Beyond the Gautam Khattar Jail Claims | Goycho Saib & Goan Harmony
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Goan-ness as Interrogation: Confronting Barbarism in the Age of Nationalism
In an era where civilizations congratulate themselves on having transcended barbarism, the resurgence of violence, exclusion, and mythologized identity under the banner of nationalism reveals a profound regression. India, and particularly Goa, stands at this crossroads. What was once hailed as enlightened progress democratic institutions, constitutional secularism, and cultural pluralism has morphed into its opposite: a administered conformity that...
The Culture Industry 2.0: Social Influencers, Commodification, and the Imperative for Ethics – A Critical Theory Lens
In today’s digital landscape, social influencers have risen as powerful figures who mold public tastes, lifestyles, and even societal values. With vast audiences on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, they function as trendsetters and opinion leaders. What seems like a democratized space for personal expression and community building is, upon closer examination through critical theory, becomes a refined...
Nehru, Patel, and the Foundations of Indian Democracy
As the Narendra Modi-led government marks a significant political milestone, completing more than twelve years in continuous power and surpassing the record previously held by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, the occasion has sparked both celebration and controversy. Supporters hail it as a testament to stability, decisive governance, and transformative policies in a noisy democracy. Yet, alongside the...
Trial of Goa’s Ghosts: Are We Punishing the Present for the Past?
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A Call to Abide in Christ: Exploring Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão’s Pastoral Letter
In a world marked by rapid change, digital distractions, and shifting cultural values, the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has received a timely spiritual guide. Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão has issued a pastoral letter titled “Abide in Me,” drawing directly from the words of Jesus in the Gospel of John. This document, launched to...
The Goan Way – A History of Harmony, Heritage & Belonging
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The Giant and the Ropes: Hindutva’s Paradox in Modern India
Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels offers a timeless lens for understanding power and perception. In Lilliput, the giant Gulliver lies pinned to the ground by hundreds of tiny threads and stakes. The Lilliputians, small in stature but grand in their self-importance, treat him as both a miraculous asset and a dangerous force to be managed. They tie him down with...
