Socorro Parish comes alive this August 15th for a six-in-one Cultural Festival
Socorro Parish and the Socio-art and Cultural Association have been in the news for all the right reasons. Celebrating the essence of Goa and Goenkarponn. This year, on 15th August, the Village of Socorro will come alive once again to celebrate a six-in-one Cultural Festival. The day in question marks the feast of Our Lady […]
4 Delicious ‘fish thali’s’ in Town
Iconic Jeep Compass makes an appearance on Goa’s palm-tree-lined idyllic roads
For many years, Mario Miranda made Goa famous with his cartoons of the typical Goan gentleman in the solar topi, as he bicycled around the pretty field-lined village roads, sometimes with an umbrella under his arm along with a folded newspaper … times have changed now. Today, Goa and the Goans have done so well, […]
Science Express Climate Action Special winds its way to Goa
The Science Express Climate Action Special will be hosted by Goa’s own Margao (Madgaon) Railway Station from 11th to 13th July 2017. Mounted on a 16-coach air conditioned train, it is the largest and longest mobile science exhibition. For the first time traversing Konkan railways and focussing on Climate Change. The exhibition is free and open to all […]
Caught in a Rip Current – A true story
Rip Currents, often mistakenly called “rip tides” or “Undertow” are channelled currents that go seaward taking with them floating objects and bathers/swimmers. It takes a while for most people to realize they have been caught in a rip current and by the time they do they are taken seaward. It is then that they start […]
Did you know? The secret to why Goans stay young, healthy and strong
Well, it’s definitely not Feni or Urak, neither Palm Toddy! It is just the humble ‘Teezan’, the secret to why Goans stay young, healthy and strong. What is ‘Teezan’? Teezan is a special Goan porridge. Made in every Goan home especially during the monsoons and winter months. A simple food loaded with dietary fiber and […]
Fatal accident: 21-year-old pillion rider falls into River Mandovi, dies
In an accident that turned fatal, a 21-year-old lost his life on the Panaji-Ribander causeway. The victim, Rohan Parab, fell into River Mandovi after the Maestro scooter he was riding pillion had a head on collision with a WagonR. The body was fished out an hour later from the River. According to the Old Goa […]
IS PORKY SPREADING SWINE FLU IN GOA? Precautions are better than cure!
This year, there have not been any cases reported in Goa. Swine Flu was witnessed in Goa two years ago with 92 cases reported, out of which 9 were fatal. But…., there’s nothing holding ‘Porky back from spreading Swine Flu’ in Goa! Mumbai is infected Mumbai seems to be reeling under an epidemic of the H1N1 […]
18 facts you didn’t know about the Calangute Garbage Plant
The Solid Waste Management Facility at Calangute completed its 1st Anniversary on the 30th of May 2017. After one year of successful operations, the performance of the Facility is surely to be applauded. Here are some facts you may not have known about the Calangute Garbage Treatment Plant. 1. The Facility is entirely compliant with […]
Goa’s forest dept to strictly implement ‘No Plastic’ and ‘No Alcohol’ zones
The forest department guidelines in Goa have made it clear that it is strictly going to implemented the ‘No Plastic’ and ‘No Alcohol’ zones in the state’s forest, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. “During the monsoon season from June to September, the state witnesses an increase in the footfalls to forest areas every year. The visitors […]
