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A history of instability

IN the 1990s Goa hit the headlines often for frequent change of government. Between 1990 and 2002, 13 governments ruled the State. While defections by

Goan drama

The circumstances leading to the dismissal of the Manohar Parrikar government and the assumption of power by Pratapsinh Rane in Goa throw up questions

ANIL SASTRY in Panaji

At the Bom Jesus Basilica during the opening of the exposition of the remains of Saint Francis Xavier.-ARKO DATTA/REUTERS

Exploring new vistas

THE very mention of Goa brings to mind sunny beaches and the accompanying fun. Tourism in Goa has been concentrated on the Calangute-Baga beach belt i

At the Institute of Maritime Studies.-BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Making marine engineers

IT was a time when government institutes were unable to meet the demand for marine engineers caused by the increased trade activities generated by glo

A scientist from the NCAOR working in Antarctica.-BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Mission Antarctica

ANTARCTICA has always been a place of curiosity. It comprises around 10 per cent of the total land area of the earth, that is, nearly 14 million squar

The entrance of the Institute of Petroleum Safety.-BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Safety first

THE Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), a Navaratna public sector undertaking, has established in-house institutes to support core operations in s

World-class telecom

THE mission of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) is to provide world-class telecom services on demand using state-of-the-art technology. At present, BS

The mechanical ore handling complex at Mormugao Port.-BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Old, but state-of-the-art

THE century-old Mormugao Port, located at the estuary of the Zuari river in south Goa, has adapted itself to the rapid changes in technology. One of t

A paradise on the west coast

Tourism accounts for a major share in Goa's revenues, but the State is also a growing centre of other environment-friendly industries.

ANIL SASTRY in Panaji

Aiding defence

ADVANCED Composites Pvt., Ltd., an ISO 9001 company, was incorporated in 1988 and is situated at Bicholim Industrial Estate, Bicholim, Goa. The compan

The Goa Institute of Management.-

A management success

THE Goa Institute of Management (GIM) was set up in 1993, largely thanks to the enthusiasm of Father R. D'Souza, S.J., former Director of the Xavier L