Goa, Aug. 20 -- PETER FERNANDES

An agnostic made a surprising remark on the news channel while discussing the exist ence of God and life after death, saying, 'humans are truly special creatures on this planet.' And his reason behind it was that if an alien should ever come on earth, it will at once notice the difference between humans and all other creatures be cause of the societal organ isation and infrastructure humans have built. In fact, seeking order and disci pline is innate to humans, which has contributed to creating marvellous things, while also desiring to live in peace and harmony. Subse quently, while reflecting on some of the great ancient civilisations and the mag nificent monuments they left behind, one cannot help but ma...