Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations get underway in Goa
The Konkan region’s most anticipated and widely celebrated festival began yesterday, 13th September. All over Goa, Chaturthi celebrations are underway after having installed idols of Lord Ganesh in their homes. Some may keep the idol for one and a half days while others may do it for five, nine or eleven days. However, no matter […]
One of Goa’s uncharted hill stations – Swapnagandha Resort
Swapnagandha Resort, perched on the verdant green misty mountains of Chorla Ghat (part of the Western Ghats), 62 kilometres from Goa’s capital, is Goa’s uncharted hill station. Overlooking the famous Vazra Falls on one side and the backwaters of the Anjunem Reservoir on the other. 700 meters above sea level, with temperatures rarely exceeding 25 […]
Sonalli Guptaa visits Goa as part of the EMPOWER initiative
The EMPOWER initiative is gaining momentum. Last month, Ms. Sathya Saran, former editor of Femina magazine visited Goa as part of the initiative. With the success of her visit, Think Geek Media, the force behind this initiative, held their second edition at two places in Goa over this past weekend. They invited well-known author Sonalli […]
Goa’s post offices will all have IPPB access points by the year-end
In a country as vast and populated as India, not everyone has access to technology. The country may have one of the largest populations in the world but most of those people lie well below the poverty line. Access to basic services like health and even banking is unheard of and people living in the […]
Institute Menezes Braganza, a prominent cultural institution in Goa
The Institute Menezes Braganza is an iconic building in Panjim. Located along the main road that leads to Dona Paula, it has been around for decades. In fact, this institution was commissioned and built during Portuguese rule in Goa, in the late 19th century. An institution that promotes literature, art, and culture in the state […]
STUTI Choral Ensemble to perform at All Strings Attached: Volume 2 concert
It’s been said before and will be said again, many times over, that Goa is where everyone comes to be happy. Everyone knows the reason for that. The overall atmosphere in Goa is generally a relaxed one. Great food, great nightlife spots, great drinks and great music. The best part is that there is something […]
The Knowledge is Power initiative moves forward with its next edition in Goa
Women have always been an oppressed lot. History tells many tales of horrors done to women. While it was mostly unheard of in the past, social media has seen to it that more people talk about such atrocities and also try to create awareness and empower women to stand up for themselves. These are dialogues […]
Kerala floods should serve as an eye opener for Goa too
The southern state of Kerala suffered massive damages and losses with the recent floods. The official death toll as of now is approximately 400 but there could still be many more that have lost their lives. Even with the flood waters receding, tens of thousands are still stranded. People have lost their homes and earthly […]
Street Providence requests help for flood affected victims in Kerala
Street Providence, Goa, the NGO that has been working wonders with the poor and needy has now teamed up with an NGO working at ground level in Kerala to help flood victims. “The situation in Kerala is sad and we can’t do much but pray and contribute in whatever way we can to reduce the […]
Glitches in Goamiles App leave local public venting on social media
The much talked about Goamiles app for taxi services in the state, launched earlier this week. Originally seen as a blessing and much-needed tool for commuters and tourists, the app has not quite worked out the way it was supposed to. From technical glitches to a lack of vehicles showing availability on the app, perhaps […]
