History
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Goa Liberation Day & The Story of Goa’s Annexation
ItsGoa narrates the history of Goan independence from the Portuguese.
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If you’ve never seen a 1920 Citroën Torpedo Sport, you’re missing out
Cars and motorcycles are such a necessity these days. Given the fact that public transport doesn’t effectively reach every corner…
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Ghumot and Ghumtakars – A dying art
Goa’s oldest percussion instrument, the Ghumot lends charm to classical and folk music. No ‘Mando’ or ‘Dulpod’ (Folksongs), Ghodde Modni,…
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Reis Magos – Goa’s oldest fort
Located on the north bank of the Mandovi River and steeped in 400 years of history, is the oldest fort…
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Did you know? Goa State Emblem, it’s significance and history
‘May everyone see goodness, may none suffer any pain’ सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखमाप्नुयात् “The emblem of Goa State…
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5 things you didn’t know about Sao Joao in Goa
If the Monsoons in Goa is beautiful, it becomes even more memorable during the Feast of Sao Joao (Saint John…
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Mysterious seashells found in the hills of Goa
When work on widening a section of the road began in the village of Chicalim, little did workers, locals or…
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Enemy Property Act still haunts Goa
It is said Karachi had gained prominence in the eyes of the British during the Early 1800s. As the English…
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What is the story behind Goa Carnival?
Pretty much every Goan knows that Goa Carnival was started during the Portuguese rule. However, many do not know what…
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Prominent Goans – Dr Savita Kerkar and her tryst with an Arctic Expedition
Dr. Savita Kerkar engraved her name on the list of prominent Goans by becoming the first Indian woman to represent…
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Rachol Fort
Rachol fort was built by Bahamani Sultanate during their zenith. It later passed on to their successors, the Bijapur sultanate.…
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Remembering Swami Vivekananda’s visit to Goa
Swami Vivekanand sets foot on Goan soil Swami Vivekananda was asked to visit Goa while visiting Belgaum in 1892. He…
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Goa’s legendary artist : Laxman Pai
Laxman Pai an Indian artist and painter returned to his home state after many years. At the age of 90,…
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RADIO – WOMAN’S VOICE OF FREEDOM
‘Voz de Liberdade’ in Portuguese and ‘Goenche Sadvonecho Awaz’ in Konkani, the voice of Freedom was a Radio Station started…
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HISTORY OF GOA
Goa has since ancient times been one of the gateways to India. All throughout history, Goa has seen many a…
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