PANJIM, June 12 -- VITHALDAS HEGDE

The controversial multi-crore renovation of Goa's iconic Kala Academy has come under renewed scrutiny after an inspection by IIT Madras, a copy of whose report is in pos- sesion of O Heraldo, un- covered widespread wa- terproofing failures and structural cracks, forcing authorities to plan yet an- other round of major re- pairs at public expense.

The findings have in- tensified allegations that crores of taxpayer mon- ey were squandered on a renovation that failed to address fundamental

structural problems, while artistes and opposition countability for what they leaders have demanded ac-describe as a costly fiasco. The inspection, conducted at the request of authorities through the Charles Correa Fou...