Bondvol lake in St. Cruz is over a 100 years old and now needs saving
Goa is not just known for its beautiful beaches. The state has a vast ecosystem of rivers, creeks, and lakes which also contribute to making it one of the country’s most loved tourist destinations. There are lakes all over the state, some of which are well known and are a birdwatching paradise. Batim, Mayem, Carambolim […]
Rachol, home to one of Asia’s oldest seminaries and a famous fort
Rachol is another village located in Salcete. Also known as Raitura, it is also where the famous Rachol Seminary is located. During the days of the Portuguese rule, Rachol also had a famous fort. Sadly, today all that remains of the fort is the old arched gateway and the moat that spanned the fort’s perimeter. […]
Beautiful Raia village is one of South Goa’s most historical villages
The one thing that can be found in abundance in the beautiful state of Goa is churches. From tiny chapels at village junctions to massive whitewashed churches made from stone and brick, these can be found in almost every part of the state. Each one is beautiful in its own way. It’s not really a […]
There are 3 churches dedicated to St John the Baptist in Goa
The feast of St John the Baptist is almost here. Celebrated on the 24th of June every year, it’s one of the most popular feasts among Goans and is better known as São João to everyone in the state. And of course, since it’s a feast, there has to be a saint involved. Which also […]
Goan convicted for attempting to sexually groom minors in UK
Every day we hear of more sexual abuse cases in India and now even Goa. It’s not clear as to where exactly the perpetrators of such crimes are from but a lot of them seem to land in the state. Some cases even involve locals. All that being said, it is extremely heartbreaking to hear […]
The 11 rivers in the beautiful state of Goa are lifelines for its people
Rivers are both important and beautiful. You will always find settlements by rivers in order to make full use of water and food supply. India has a vast network of rivers, most of which either drain into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Goa, India’s smallest state has a total of 11 rivers […]
Artifacts at Goa State Museum in danger of being ruined forever
The Goa State Museum located at the old Adil Shah Palace in Panjim houses around 10,000 artifacts from Goan history. Each item probably has a story behind it and is a major part of our state culture. But with the rains and the salinity in the air during the rest of the year, all these […]
Everyone’s going to have World Cup fever in Goa soon!
Football is one game that Goans cannot live without. Some eat, sleep and dream about it. People play football throughout the year in Goa in every open space that they can find. Watching football is another craze. Every time there are games on TV, you can be sure that almost every pub and restaurant will […]
Goa’s poor air quality could soon leave all breathless
The pollution in Goa’s air is almost visible to the naked eye. One can especially see this when driving over the Mandovi bridge into Panjim. It’s almost as though the state capital is covered in a faint haze. Only as one gets closer does he realize that it’s pollution and not mist. Today’s article in […]
Sunday’s power cut all over Goa left citizens very frustrated and unhappy
The day itself dawned on the cloudy and gloomy side. Throw in a major power cut to much of the state and you get a whole group of very unhappy citizens. Tiswadi taluka was one of the biggest victims of the power cut, leaving Panjim and surrounding areas in the dark for most of the […]
