IFFI 2016 with a Bigger Showbiz & a Better Zeal from film artists worldwide
Since 2004, Goa has played host to the International Film Festival India (IFFI). This year doors of the film festival open from the 20th to the 30th of November 2016. This is India’s most eminent festival and also the first International Film Festival held throughout Asia. The Films Division, Government of India organized the first edition of […]
‘Goenchi Sukni’ : Goa’s first Konkani book on Birds of Goa
‘Goenchi Sukni’ Goa’s first Konkani book on Birds of Goa was launched at Goa’s first Bird Festival which kick-started on the 11th November, at Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. The author, Harsha Shetye, a recipient of the Roque Barreto ‘Sahitya Puraskar’ (a literary award) in 2013, has to her credit many travelogues, poems and short stories. Harsha’s […]
Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki – 12th edition music festival to be held
In association with the department of art and culture and Tarangi Sanskruti Pratishtan , the 12th edition of the Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki music festival will be held on September 25 and 26 at Kala Academy. Born in the village of Mangueshi Goa, Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki was a vocalist, composer and scholar of Indian classical, semi-classical, […]
MoI: “At stake is the future of children in a globalised world”
A political turn : With the Assembly Elections round the corner, what’s hotting up in Goa is MoI. Should it be Konkani, Marathi or English? The BBSM (Bharatiya Bhasha Suraksha Manch), is all set to float its own political party. Primarily, to support its stand on making the regional languages like Konkani and Marathi the […]
Modaks – An Easy Guide to Making Amazing Modaks
Ganesh Chaturthi is finally here! In order to make the celebrations even more meaningful and exciting, follow us as we guide you into making Lord Ganesha’s most loved sweet ‘Modaks’. This typical Maharashtrian recipe is made from rice flour called ‘Ukadiche Modak’ in Marathi. This is one of the most popular sweet dishes and is made […]
Government Primary Schools get Grant-in-Aid
Primary schools offering education in Konkani/Marathi, which have availed a one-time grant of Rs.12 Lakh from the government are now permitted to switch to a new scheme. Under the new scheme, grant-in-aid primary recognized schools, imparting education in Konkani/Marathi medium of instruction, will be eligible for a grant of 400 per student per month for […]
Tiatrists all excited about Chaturang Theatre fest
The fifth edition of Chaturang Theatre festival will commence on August 27, many theatre lovers are eager as the 2 day even will showcase plays in three languages: Hindi, English and Marathi. This year’s edition is dedicated to lover of art and theatre late Vishwasrao Dempo. Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal’s famous hindi play Kishan v/s […]
Why is Konkani language always misunderstood?
Opinion Konkani as a language has suffered a dreaded fate. In the early years of Portuguese rule the language suffered immense damage. To establish their rule, Portuguese uprooted many aspects of the Goan society. Besides famously destroying temples in the old conquest regions the Portuguese also systematically dismantled the cultural landscape of Goa. That is […]
Konkani Cinema Biggies Steal the show
Konkani films Nachom-ia Kumpasar and Home Sweet Home won six prizes each at the Goa State Film Festival Awards, held at Dinanath Mangeshkar Auditorium on Sunday. The turnout for the function was really good as the hall was filled to capacity. The award ceremony was attended by Nana Patekar and other greats of Marathi and […]
Goa State Film Festival Starting on 5th August
Entertainment Society of Goa in association with the Department of Information and Publicity are all set to host the 8th Goa State Film Festival on 6th and 7th August, 2016 at the following venues. This Festival will broadcast 12 films in total, nine Konkani, two Marathi, and one short film. The inaugural film for the […]
