Tag: Devidas Gaonkar

Polythene Ban? It Exists Only On Paper

 
/ November 29, 2010

Despite a ban, rampant use of polythene continues in Goa.

Flourishing Mines Devastates Farmland

 
/ November 15, 2010

Mines in Goa destroy local tribal communities’ livelihood, while benefiting a few corporations

Goan Island Fights Land Grab

 
/ October 4, 2010

Unholy nexus between a church and a real estate developer threatens to make hundreds homeless in Goa.

Shrines Chosen Over Shelter

 
/ August 26, 2010

Millions of rupees meant to provide basic amenities to locals is diverted to build temples by village panchayat in Goa’s Cotigaon.

Tribals PreserveGoan Craft

 
/ August 18, 2010

Coconut is used widely in Goa, but it’s only the tribals such as Gawdas who still weave mats out of coconut fronds.