Ram Rahim Singh awarded with 20 years of imprisonment
A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Monday sentenced Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to 20 years of imprisonment after his conviction in 2 rape cases. Allegedly, Ram Singh convinced up to 400 men to carry out castrations on themselves because it would bring them closer to God. -Metro.co.uk It […]
National award-winning Konkani films
You must be aware of National award-winning Bollywood movies but did you know that even our Konkani films have won so many awards for their strong script and great actors? Let’s have a look at National award-winning Konkani films that have raised the bar for Goan Cinema in the world of entertainment. K Sera Sera […]
Goa gets its first Cycling Track and Walkway along the Mandovi
Goa gets a new cycling track along the River Mandovi in Panjim. The almost complete path is beautiful and aesthetic. It is a 1.5 Km stretch right from Children’s Park Campal to the Sports Authority (SAG) sit-out, Campal. The multi-purpose track can also be used by joggers and as a walkway by the elderly who […]
M V Lucky Seven seems to be the Big Daddy of catastrophe
The Bombay High at Goa said it would not issue a casino license to M V Lucky Seven till its owners M/s. Golden Globe Hotels Pvt. Ltd. arrange to float the vessel away from Miramar beach. Due to bad weather and rough seas, the chords binding it to the tug boat snapped causing the boat […]
Things that are now also taking place in Goa – a business and entertainment hub
Goa is not just limited to tourists, it is evolving with time. There was a time when locals had to go all the way to some metropolitan city to eat McDonald’s or just to buy branded stuff but now look at Goa, it is a business and entertainment hub. We have McD, new clothing outlets […]
India prints Currency note of Rs.200 first time in history
For the first time in history, India will have a currency note of Rs.200 denomination. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposal to bring in 200 denominated bank notes was cleared by the Finance Ministry; the design has reportedly been approved by the Prime Minister’s Office. The notes are already being printed and will be […]
A sustainable transport solution for Goa – Green Buses
As part of the State Government’s comprehensive mobility plan of Rs.150 crore, announced in the recent budget, 15th August 2017 (Indian Independence Day) saw the launch of three Green Buses in Goa. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar launched the project by taking the first ride on the bus. According to Parrikar, Operating the buses will solely be done by […]
Volley of tennis in Goa Parliament finally ends with Coconut Palm
Like a volley of tennis in the Goa Parliament, the Coconut Palm went from palm-to-tree-to-grass over the last few months. The tournament between the different political parties finally ended when “tree’ was declared a victor. The coconut once again regained its status as a ‘tree’ much to the relief of all Goans. But the damage […]
A solution to Goa’s road accidents – The Qute way
Keeping in mind the safety of the common man, Bajaj Auto, the company behind the once-famous ‘Chetak’ launched Qute in 2015. A vehicle Bajaj Auto designed and made from scratch in India in keeping with the Government’s “Make in India” mission. Recently, the incidence of accidents on Goan roads has assumed alarming proportions, especially those involving […]
People Who Will Make You Feel Proud Of Being A Goan
Goans are everywhere! Be it literature, sports, entertainment or politics. People of Goa might be known for their ‘susegad’ nature but hey! They also work and when they do, they leave a benchmark. Let’s take a look at some of the celebrities who have made our Goa proud. Yes, these celebrities have contributed to Goa and […]