Shashikala Kakodkar’s Sister Offers Personal Portrait of Goa’s First and Only Woman Chief Minister
~ Tai-Smruti Sugandh by her sister Jyoti Bandekar brings together personal memories and reflections on the life, leadership and legacy of the late Shashikala Kakodkar. Panaji, August 2026 — A new book by Shashikala Kakodkar’s younger sister offers a personal portrait of Goa’s first and only woman Chief Minister, taking readers beyond her public life […]
The Future of Public Art Takes Shape: Serendipity Arts and FICA Announce 2026–27 Futures in Formation Fellows
~Six artists and collectives to develop public art projects rooted in collaboration, community and care Panaji, August 2026: Serendipity Arts and the Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art (FICA) announce the second edition of Futures in Formation: A Public Art Programme (2026–27), supporting artists and collectives whose practices explore new ways for art to exist in […]
The Art of Staying With an Image
A Voyage to Permanence brought Purandar Chaudhuri’s experimental cinema to the Museum of Goa, Pilerne, alongside photography, sound and visual essays. Across three days, the exhibition explored movement, displacement and memory while giving audiences time to pause, look closely and experience Chaudhuri’s work beyond the screen. Panaji, August 2026: The Museum of Goa, Pilerne, hosted […]
Serendipity Arts’ THE BRIJ Incubator Foundry Backs India’s Next Generation of Cultural Entrepreneurs
Ten early-stage cultural ventures from across India came together in Goa for the inaugural THE BRIJ Incubator Foundry Bootcamp by the Serendipity Arts and THE BRIJ Incubator. Over five days, founders strengthened their business ideas through workshops, mentorship and peer learning, preparing for the next stage of growth. Panaji, August 2026 – In the cultural […]
India’s Cultural Leaders Finally Have a Fellowship to Call Their Own
Serendipity Arts and THE BRIJ, supported by the French Embassy in India, has launched THE BRIJ Cultural Leaders Fellowship, a nine-month programme designed to build the next generation of arts leadership in India. Panaji, July, 2026 — There is a gap at the heart of India’s cultural sector that few talk about openly. Brilliant practitioners, […]
5 must-try Goan monsoon ingredients for wholesome, flavour-packed meals
As the rains transform Goa into a lush green landscape, local kitchens come alive with seasonal produce that has been cherished for generations. Chef Paul Fernandes, faculty chef at Kamaxi College of Culinary Arts, highlights five monsoon ingredients that are rich in nutrients, packed with distinctive flavours and deeply rooted in Goa’s culinary traditions. From […]
Bonding Through Breastfeeding: A Mother and Child’s Guide to Lifelong Health
The first week of August is celebrated globally as World Breastfeeding Week, highlighting the impact it has on the health and well-being of both the mother and child. The week-long observance aimed to raise awareness about the numerous benefits it offers. In this article, Dr Maneka Fernandes, consultant paediatrician and neonatologist at Healthway Hospitals, Old […]
A Voyage to Permanence, a three-day exhibition exploring cinema and migration to be held at Museum of Goa
August, Panaji 2026: The Museum of Goa (MOG) will host A Voyage to Permanence, a three-day exhibition celebrating the visual language of independent filmmaker Purandar Chaudhuri from 12 to 14 August 2026. Bringing together experimental cinema, photography, sound, and visual essays, the exhibition offers audiences an opportunity to engage with cinema beyond the screen, where […]
Technology-meets-convenience; Goa DRS introduces app based collection for HoReCa’s as part of the first phase of the roll – out focusing on alcohol
~ Alcohol bottles and beverage containers to be covered in the first phase of Goa DRS which will commence on 1 September 2026. ~ Using the Goa DRS Bulk Waste Generator App, HoReCa establishments can schedule pickups based on the volume of empty packaging generated. Panaji, July 2026 – Hotels, restaurants and cafés (HoReCa) across […]
Scenic Places to Remotely Work From In North Goa
Working in an office or home can be suffocating sometimes; you’re confined between the same four walls the whole day, staring at your laptop for hours on end. If you’re a digital nomad, a freelancer between deadlines, or just someone who functions better with sea breeze in their face, here are five places to work […]