Fr. Jacome Gonsalves – The Goan Saint to be!
To commemorate the death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Jacome Gonsalves on July 17, a religious service was held at Our Lady of Piety Church, Divar. The villagers also got together and named the main road passing through the island after Fr. Jacome Gonsalves, who was a son of the soil. The main village road facing […]
Cafreal, Goan or African, it gives you a Mouthful!
Cafreal is a delicious chicken preparation consumed widely in Goa. It is believed that Cafreal originated in Mozambique from a well-known dish called Galinha (Frango) Piri-piri. Later the Portuguese adopted this dish, made a few changes to the ingredients before it reached the sandy shores of Goa a few hundred years ago. It was introduced into […]
Chikal Kalo – when devotion and fun come together!
Chikal Kalo is the name of a religious festival, which translates in Konkani as ‘playing in the mud’. This is unique only to the village of Marcel in Goa. The rare festival is a good mix of devotion and fun. This year it was celebrated on Saturday 16th July. Much like other festivals, it encourages […]
Goa’s ecosystem is recovering from a beating
Following the urbanization footsteps of other states like Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune, today Goa’s priorities are industrialization and tourism. This does not consider the environment which has nurtured and fulfilled our ancestors needs. Classic examples include open-cast mining seen in various parts of Goa, the filthy Campal Creek that runs throughout the capital city, Panjim […]
Goa Lights up the Ocean
Lighthouses have always been a symbol and beacon of hope for all who have dreamt of conquering the mighty seas. India’s long coastline stretching all the way from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal has a vast treasure of lighthouses that date back to even the Pre-British Times. In Goa, the lighthouses were […]
Checkout what a mosquito can do to humans!
After last summer’s scorching heat, the rains arrived as a welcome relief to Goans. The rains however brought their own set of worries with them. It is a well known fact that stagnated water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Hence, it is very important to keep the surroundings clean, especially making sure the water […]
Bring Your Balcony to Life
With the ever increasing population and the ever shrinking living space in Goa, lush lawns, large verandas and lofty courtyards are turning into luxuries. We have to be content with the little space that we can afford to live in. Balconies hold special places in our lives. It is our window to the world. A […]
Goa- a venue perfect for dream weddings
Over the years, Goa has emerged as a wedding destination. Besides the regular tourists it is normal to see people arrive in the state just to tie the knot. The trend is picking up and weddings provide stable income to many in the state. Why Goa? The simple answer would be a different variety of […]
Explore the unknown depths of Goa
Did you know, India’s first scuba diving school was established in 1991 by William Downie. He was a Scotsman and an experienced diver. Downie was noted as one of the first divers to explore the Goan coast during his time working with the Indian Navy. Find out more by reading the rest of this article. […]
Chapora River Destruction Project
The Goa Government is planning an ambitious tourism development plan for Chapora River and the surrounding areas. It is likely to boost tourism, according to the people behind boosting the project. The Government has set up a committee – the River Chapora Development Committee. The committee is under the chairmanship of Captain of Ports to […]
