City surveillance on trial basis in Panjim as part of the Smart City Mission
Panjim is going through various processes to become one of India’s Smart Cities under the central government’s Smart City Mission. As a Smart City, Panjim should see a lot of improvements in the infrastructure of the state capital. These would include integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, air quality sensors, radio frequency identification (RFID) […]
Panjim city is a winner at the Swachh Survekshan 2018
Garbage has been a problem in Goa for years. Each year seems worse than the previous one. Everywhere you go in the state, the sides of the streets are lined with all kinds of rubbish imaginable. But this year, Panaji city has impressed the bigwigs at Swachh Survekshan 2018 and even bagged an award for […]
One Planet Streets For All on 6th May in Panjim City
A few months ago, Porvorim saw a No Motor Zone (NoMoZo) on the inner main road leading up to the North Goa police headquarters. People from Porvorim and surrounding areas were invited to spend the day, doing all kinds of fun activities like cycling, painting on the road surface, Zumba and so on. Now, the […]
Goa State Film Festival on screen for the next 3 days in Panjim
The film industry is big in India. It earns crores and crores of rupees with multiple hit movies that are released every year. Hindi movies are also popular all over the world, especially in countries that have a large Indian population. Today, movies not only come from every genre but they are also dubbed into […]
The Goa State Museum in Panjim makes history come alive
There is a story behind the existence of every country in the world. History textbooks from school and university tell stories of crime, war, famine and even peace that went into creating a place. All kinds of artifacts have been discovered and allowed us to try and understand what went on through the different eras […]
Investigating the ‘illegal’ art installation in the intertidal zone in Panjim
The Serendipity Arts Festival 2017 showcased different art forms through painting, music, dance and even art installations. It was a week-long event to remember and if one walks around Panjim, the remnants of the festival can be seen here and there. There’s the giant painting of the Goan aunty down the side of the Junta […]
Vintage bikes and cars to cruise the streets of Panjim on 29th April 2018
India’s favorite tourist destination is all set to host the 2018 Goa Vintage Bike and Car Festival on April 29. People are always coming to Goa for the mouthwatering food, the gorgeous beaches, the clean air and cool sea breeze and the nightlife. If you happen to be in Goa this weekend then you’re in […]
Biodiversity lines the streets of Panjim city in abundance
Goa is a diverse land. It’s got culture, history, people, land and so much more. It also has an abundance of biodiversity with different kinds of plants and animals in the city and forest areas. All this biodiversity in the plant world has been a combined effort on the part of both the locals as […]
Learning for real with Parallel Circuit Goa, located in Panjim
Education is one of the most important parts of anyone’s life. We start with playschool and end with university. But it’s the in-between period that sometimes confuses students. By the time these students have reached standard 10, they are often confused and end up choosing subjects that they may not be equipped to deal with. […]
Panjim city could be ‘intelligent’ by beginning of next year
February 2019. That’s the deadline for Panjim city to become an ‘intelligent’ or ‘smart’ city. According to TOI, the state capital’s intelligent city management system could be up and running by then. This will enable citizens to enjoy services such as smart parking, city-wide Wi-Fi network and efficient solid waste management. Work to turn Panjim […]
