and a sandy-colored teddy bear clad in naught but a pair of satin boxers and a heart-shaped headdress. He’s carrying red roses, as amorous mammals are wont to do. Another version of the boxer ...

At Booth 5 in North Goa’s Taleigao constituency, Helena D’Souza and her husband came wearing elements of the colour, and were happy to receive two pink roses from poll officials.