The majestic Gaur, a symbol of pride and strength for Goa
When we think about symbols for Goa, so many come to mind. A beach lined with palm trees, and the setting sun is rather popular. There’s even the new Atul Sethu bridge over the Mandovi River which serves as a symbol of vision and technological advancement. But there is still one more very vibrant symbol […]
These are the 5 best brunches happening this Easter Sunday
Due to the upcoming elections in Goa, celebrating Easter this year is going to be a bit tricky. As per a notice issued by the Government of Goa, “All liquor shops/bars and restaurants, pubs, food joints, shacks, etc. serving or selling liquor in North Goa district are prohibited from selling or serving liquor for the […]
Young Goans get the trip of a lifetime to China, thanks to Kaleidoscope
After eight successful editions, Panaji based Communicare Trust took its annual language quiz competition ‘Kaleidoscope’ from the shores of Goa to Macau earlier this year. Two lucky students from Goa were chosen to participate in the event and flown down to Macau for the grand event which was conducted at Escola Portuguesa de Macau (EPM) who […]
Assistive Technology, the future of communication for children with autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD is defined as a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behaviour. It affects 1 in 68 people worldwide, which suggests that there are over 18 million people with autism in India. While […]
Soon you could travel from Dabolim Airport to the south for 100 Rupees
A few weeks ago, we reported that the Kadamba Transport Corporation had reinstated its Airport Shuttle service at an extremely economical rate of 100 and 150 Rupees to Panjim and Calangute respectively. Since then, there have been a lot of requests in the comments for service to the South as well since the majority of […]
Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister of Goa passes away after battle with cancer
Today is a dark day for Goa. The honorable Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar has passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 63 years old. News of his death comes at a time when Goa is preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections scheduled for the 23rd of April. At 7 pm on Sunday, […]
Gray Matters Capital is disrupting education in India and sharing their success through stories
India as a developing nation faces a massive disparity between educational classes. With the majority of students in rural India receiving inadequate guidance in important fields of education such as social sciences, women’s issues, or something as basic as reading and comprehension, there exists a huge void that needs to be filled. Gray Matters Capital, […]
So you want to study abroad? This might help you.
The dream of many students in Goa these days is to study abroad. There was a time when students did this due to the quality of education or the choice of courses available there (rather lack of courses in India). Nowadays though, students choose to study abroad for exposure, the lifestyle and just to experience a […]
Goa stands strong against the felling of trees on NH66
On February 22, ItsGoa ran an article regarding the proposed felling of over 3500 fruit bearing trees to facilitate the widening of the Mumbai-Goa highway. In the article, we referenced a campaign started by noted fashion designer, Padmashree Wendell Rodricks to save the trees. The campaign reached close to 4000 signatures, resulting in the post […]
SHOCKING! Only 3 driving schools in Goa are properly qualified to instruct
If you’ve ever felt that there are more cars on the road compared to the number of people, you’re probably right. With easy finance options available on buying cars, many people are resorting to picking up more cars than required for a family. This adds to traffic and congestion on the streets, but there exists […]