One year for the Food Bank for the Poor in Saligao
They say charity begins at home and this is completely true. Everyone is urged to do their bit in society but not all do. This is not true of Donald Fernandes and all the good work he has been doing since 2013. From cooking for the poor, ferrying them to the hospital when needed with […]
Power outages to continue for two more weeks, says electricity department
Just before the onset of the monsoons in Goa, the local government authorities take up all kinds of maintenance work. Driving down the roads in Goa, especially in the city areas, one can see tree branches being pruned, gutters being cleaned, potholes being filled and so on. But despite all this, there are still problems […]
GTDC to bring back Goa’s beloved Kesarval Spring in Verna
Goa’s iconic tourist spot Kesarval Spring fell on bad times over the last few years. What was once a marvelous location for a picnic, turned into a pile of garbage and reduced the spring waters to a mere trickle. Now, the GTDC plans to restore the area. The locals have also put their request that […]
City surveillance on trial basis in Panjim as part of the Smart City Mission
Panjim is going through various processes to become one of India’s Smart Cities under the central government’s Smart City Mission. As a Smart City, Panjim should see a lot of improvements in the infrastructure of the state capital. These would include integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, air quality sensors, radio frequency identification (RFID) […]
The Permanent Resident by Goan author wins literary award in Australia
It’s not easy moving to another country and making a new life for oneself. With such a move, come a whole new set of responsibilities like student visas, paying rent, working more than one job to send money home to the family that supported their dreams, and much more. Roanna Gonsalves’ book, The Permanent Resident […]
Meters in Goa’s taxis soon as per the Supreme Court ruling
We’ve all seen what happens when the taxi operators in Goa go on strike. Locals and tourists alike are left stranded and the local taxi mafia wreaks havoc on everyone’s day to day lives. In the last few years, Goa has seen at least 2 or 3 big strikes by the taxi organization protesting for […]
Hey Goa, its true, the weather outside has been frightful!
Actually, that line is taken from a Christmas carol, related to snow. But here’s where it’s different. While it brings to mind, falling snow, warm fires and hot coffee, the weather in Goa has been anything but cozy. In fact, the heat and humidity are making everyone ill. Not to forget the strange thunderstorms in […]
Street Providence, a big-hearted NGO in Goa
In a country of over a billion, more than 20% of the population lives below the poverty line. The smallest state in the country, Goa, has the third lowest percentage of people living below the poverty line. While there is any number of NGOs struggling to help the poor, one stands out more than others […]
The Grand Dam(e)s of Goa part 2 – the Anjunem Keri Dam
Recently, we talked about the Selaulim Dam in Sanguem, South Goa. Now it’s time to focus on North Goa’s Anjunem Keri Dam in Sanquelim. This is yet another enchanting spot to visit if you want a change from the beaches of Goa. Sanquelim, also known as Sankhali, is approximately 30 kilometers (an hour away) from […]
Vasco’s Imtiyaz Shaikh has been elected to the Swindon Council
Formerly of Vasco city, Imtiyaz Shaikh is making waves in the UK. It’s been over a decade since Imtiyaz moved to London. “I came to London in 2005 with a dream of making something out of my life, with the opportunities the country offered,” he says. “My experiences during the last 13 years have been […]
