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Image Credits: India Times *What do you get when you add three infrastructure projects to “ susegad goankars” global biodiversity hotspot? -Jagrut Goankars. The three MASSIVE  linear projects everyone is talking about .. Expansion of National Highway 4-A,  Construction of a new transmission line and  Doubling of the existing railway line. What’s the problem? All pass through the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park at Mollem. So...? Activists alleged it will collectively require the destruction (tree & hill cutting, some of which has already happened) of 170 hectares of forest in different areas of this protected wildlife habitat. These projects have benefits…  Oh yes, they do. The expansion of road and rail will improve connectivity between Goa and southern states, for people and goods. There would be growth in tourism and industry in Goa. The power transmission line will greatly improve electricity supply. But at what cost..? Activists say the s...

You slice my wrists, Leave me to bleed, To die. The harlot,  Picks me up, Bathes my wounds with her tears. Heals, with her words of solace.  When I finally find peace, You return. With a devilish glint in your eyes, Ready to strike again. No acceptance, No apology,  Simply, "the past cannot be changed", "Can we be friends now?"- that ball you hurl in my court.  And to think I once called this man, "my hero"!