Goa, Aug. 2 -- Dhirio has several negative impacts, despite the claim of cultural significance. These include animal cruelty, potential for injury to humans and the encouragement of illegal gambling. Dhirio is not an innocent annual harvest festival activity anymore, but appears to be happening throughout the year. Some even claim it is a tourist attraction. In fact, the Goan economy gains nothing from dhirios, as no tourists come to Goa to watch bull fights. There are also no statistics whatsoever of people employed in the dhirio business. Despite a clear legal ban, these fights have continued for lack of enforcement. In August 1996, a young man in Fatorda had died after being attacked by a frightened dhirio bull. The bull is made to exe...