Asia’s 1st Printing Press which came to Goa, disappeared into thin air?
Written by Rebecca Pereira It is argued that Goa in the 1500’s was far more developed than the rest of Asia. The first printing press to arrive in Asia entered India through St. Paul’s College in Goa, but what happend to the machine post 1660, is a real mystery. In 1500’s many factors such as evangelization […]
Dual citizenship dilemma to cost thousands of Goans their votes
Dual citizenship has been discussed in Goa for the past many years. Whenever the issue was revived, calls were made to amend the rules to allow Goans to hold dual citizenship. If a breakthrough over the issue is not achieved Portuguese passport holder will cease to exist as Indian citizens. “Any citizen of India who by […]
Selaulim canal to produce solar energy!
Solar energy project proposed by Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) on the Selaulim canal stretch seems to be a big step towards pollution free power generation in Goa. Currently, the length is limited to 2 km. Depending on the success of this trial, the area covered under the project may be expanded to 75 Kms. The […]
Nachom- ia Kumpasar’s achievements can boost chances for Konkani Cinema Day
The journey of Konkani cinema began with ‘Mogacho Anvddo’ on April 24, 1950. Al Jerry Braganza’s efforts to make the first Konkani cinema has inspired many to make films in Konkani. The industry has been growing at a fast pace since the first International Film Festival of India was held in Goa in 2004. In […]
Medical Tourism a reality in Goa?
Over the past few years there have been talks about Goa becoming a medical tourism destination. Medical tourism is when people travel to a place specifically for medical treatment.Usually it happens when domestic costs are very expensive in comparison to others places. For an example, Many US nationals travel to India to avail medical facilities […]
Lokayukta: What does it mean for Goa?
The Government of Goa has appointed Justice P. K. Mishra, former Chief Justice of Patna High Court as Lokayukta of the State. He had recently retired as chairman of Goa State Human Rights commission. The post had being vacant for more than two years after the first Lokayukta of Goa Justice (Retd) Sudarshan Reddy had […]
Mhadei issue? What is it’s impact on Goa?
Mhadei River also known as Mandovi River in Goa gets about 3,538 MCM (million cubic meters) or 200 Thousand Million Cubic feet (tmc ft) of water every year. Neighboring states are planning to divert 214 MCM or 7.5 tmc ft of water from the River. Although it may not seem much when calculated in total. […]
Goan tourism – Who to blame for the troubled sector?
Editorial Reading a paper written about the Goan tourism scenario in the year 1997 brought forward many revelations. The writer has mentioned various difficulties the tourism industry faced and its impact on Goans, in terms of resource distribution and share in revenue. What caught the attention most were the problems faced during 1997 by Goans […]
The enchanting story of Mhamai Kamat House in Panaji!
Mhamai Kamat house is located opposite the statue of Abbe Faria. Many people have passed by it without knowing the interesting story behind the house or rather the family that resides into it. The family was torn apart in the 16th Century by the much dreaded Crusades under taken by Jesuit Missionaries in Salcete […]
Goa might become a permanent venue for Def Expo
Defense Expo, is Goa a permanent venue for it? New revelations may help shed some light on the question. The issue has been in the local media lime light for the past few months. The state has witnessed opposition from certain section of the Goan Society, in regards to the Def Expo 2016. But, the […]
