Rag-pickers of Goa – A disappearing breed ?
Goa has been visited by many types of visitors. Among them are the rag-pickers who come to the state to provide a service unlike any other. They clean out the area of its waste while making a profit. Many questions have been raised as to whether they should be allowed to continue to operate. Given […]
The love for reading returns to Goa?
Gone are the good old days, where we used to fight for newspapers, magazines and books. Times are changing and some of us are finding it hard to keep up. Most of us have even said goodbye to the habit of reading blogs and media websites, with the advent of social media providing instant gratification. […]
How do Goans invest in Goa?
Ever wonder where goans stand when it comes to investing? Or rather where is it that Goans prefer to invest their capital? A study carried across Goa interviewing 1500 individuals may be able to shed some light into the matter. The study is named ‘Savings and investment Behaviour of Investors in Goa: An Empirical Study.’ […]
GDD – Goa, Daman and Diu, a memory of the past!
“On Goa Statehood Day my best wishes to the people of Goa. May the state scale new heights of progress in the years to come.” Tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi Today Goa celebrates it 29th Statehood Day. May 30, 1987 is a historic date for Goa and all the Goans. From being a union territory […]
Save money, you Goans! – Start harvesting rain
Tired of not having enough water in summer? How about harvesting rain water this monsoon, in the comfort of your own home? While the sun is scorching hot, and the heat becomes unbearable, research states that on an average a family of four consumes at least 800 gallons of water per month. But the lack of […]
[INTERVIEW] “Every minute is a challenge to live and be with an alcoholic”
It’s not always easy to see when someone’s drinking has crossed the line from moderate or social use to problem drinking. If alcohol is consumed to cope with difficulties or to avoid feeling bad, it’s a potentially dangerous territory. ItsGoa had a tête-à-tête with one of Goa’s prominent writers, Maria Viency Cardozo to talk more about […]
For Goa’s tomorrow, villages of Kurdi and Kurpem gave their today!
Development brings cheers to those who benefit from it. Selaulim Dam constructed in the 70’s brought water security to entire Goa. Sacrifice goes hand in hand with development. The building of the dam required sacrifice. Two villages had to be relocated. These villagers had to leave their ancestral land behind to make way for benefit […]
5 Global Fast Food Franchises available in Goa
By Aldrid Da Costa The opening of the new Mall de Goa in Porvorim, brought increased footfalls of shoppers to the area over the last few months, with designer brands and fast food on the agenda. As the stores continue to open, one of the major crowd pullers to the mall includes the inox cinema […]
Rs. 1 Lakh – A real motivation for Goan artists!
By Rebecca Pereira International Museum Day was recently observed globally. The same was true in Goa, with a number of museums curating special themes to celebrate the day. Quite alot of the things on display in these museums were created by talented Goan artists of yesteryear. To encourage the Goan artists of tomorrow, initiatives are […]
Casinos Gambling away Goa
By Rebecca Pereira The government has promised for quite a while now to stay on top of the demands made by the locals in regards to casinos. In addition, the government is refining the Gaming Commission to de-bar Goans from entering the casinos. Hence locals, who wish to seek entry, are required to take special […]
