MOPA : Boon or Bane ?
Mopa, the high budgeted airport in the making on Goa’s soil has attracted considerable amount of good and bad publicity. Even though it has been making all kinds of noise, the issue has been of a minute importance to most of the locals. So far only those who supposed to have direct loss or benefit […]
Struggle for Goa’s ‘Osmitai’
Being liberated 14 years after India was not the end of the road for Goa. But rather a beginning of a new struggle Goans, in the form of the merger issue that cropped up soon afterwards. The first elected ruling party of the state wanted Goa to be a part of Maharashtra. Although initially planned […]
WHAT IS THE SCENE ON TOURISM IN GOA THIS YEAR?
The smallest state of India- Goa survives mainly on two economic fronts, mining and tourism.With the pause on mining which was implemented in the end of 2013 saw Goa depending a lot on tourism to replace its economy. The 105 km Long Beach line turns into a party spot on new year’s eve, also the […]
DELTIN JAQK
If you are searching for a great night of entertainment, look no further! Deltin Jaqk is Goa’s oldest floating Casino, which hosts national and International games. It is anchored in the Mandovi River, overlooking the Arabian Sea, situated in the Capital city of Panjim. The special features of the casino include: 350 gaming positions, stretching […]
400 – Year – old causeway in Goa!
Almost 4 Centuries old, construction began in the year 1633 and was completed by 1634. Although very civil in its nature the structure had many military under tones. Named after Miguel de Noronha, the 44th Governor of Portuguese India and 23rd Viceroy of India (1629 to 1635), this structure served as an essential life line […]
Things that should happen in Goa in 2016
Things Goans could look forward to in 2016! The year 2015 was certainly an exciting with many ups and downs for the Goan public. Mining finally began to a shaky start and true enough broke down very soon with the truck owners agitation. The state was rocked by some gruesome crimes like the Vasco double […]
STRANGERS BURIED IN GOA
A peculiar site reveals itself near Raj Bhavan (Governor’s official residence) in Dona Paula. A cemetery located right next to it, which looks like any other cemetery found across Goa. Strange aspect about the cemetery is that, graves in it aren’t the graves of Portuguese or the Local Goans. They belong to the British soldiers […]
FENI TO STAY WITH GOA!
Talking about Goa, the scene that sets in the mind is a very relaxing( or in Goan terms ‘susegad’) way of life. People are very loving and passionate in Goa. The scene is not complete without mentioning the state’s official drink, ‘Feni’ also spelt ‘fenny’. There are two types of this wonderful spirit that is […]
Goan tourism past, present & the future
Back in the colonial times Portuguese men were referred to as ‘Paklo’, but after liberation (19th December 1961) another type of Paklo entered the scene. These white men and women did not use military force to conquer, they arrived as guest and gave boost to a tradition that still lives on; today known as ‘Tourism’. […]
‘PODER’ THE GOAN BAKER….ponnk ponnk here he comes!
Goa the land of scrumptious food, generous people and traditional cultures that go way back. The serene beaches that give a whole new meaning to rejuvenation. Goa is the top most destination for tourists hands down. But there is a completely different side to it. Here in Goa the business industries are advancing and the […]