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 […]
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 […]