Death for the man on hunger strike in Porvorim ?
His photos are trending on Facebook and his issue is being discussed on various social media platforms. However, the man on a hunger strike in Porvorim is still seeking justice after 35 days of protest. Sitting under the scorching sun for over a month, Balkrishna’s skin is severely sun burnt. However, a parched throat and […]
79% of schools in Goa do not have a full time librarian
The Union Human Resources Development Ministry’s DISE pointed out that while all schools in Goa have a library, only 21 per cent of them have a full-time librarian. The other 79 percent of libraries only have a ‘lower division clerk’ (LDC) who doubles-up as a librarian. Over the years the appointment of full-time librarians for […]
The Yuletide Bazaar: Visit the fair, get creative and dance your night away
The Yuletide Bazaar is back again this December and will run on the 3rd and 4th that is Saturday & Sunday, from 11am to 11pm at Green Acres, Tonca. The bazaar is actually a 2-day ‘Flea Market’ that consists of over 60 pop-up stalls. The items that will be available for sale include Christmas sweets, décor, art and crafts, […]
Goa soon to be a sister-state of Hawaii
At the World Hindu Economic Conference (WHEC) held in Los Angeles recently, Goa got an unexpected surprise. Tulsi Gabbard, a US Congresswoman mentioned that Goa and the state of Hawaii will soon have a formal sister-state relationship established. “I am proud that we would soon be formalizing a recently established Sister State partnership between the […]
50,000 to the two Cleanest villages of Goa
The Governor of Goa, Smt. Mridula Sinha recently announced a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 each to two of the cleanest villages in Goa. The winners will be one village from North Goa and one from South Goa. The award ceremony for the cleanest villages will be held on October 2, 2017, at Raj Bhavan […]
The History of Ganesh Chaturthi
Under Chatrapati Shivaji The exact date of the inception of Ganesh Chaturthi is not known. A common belief persists that public celebration began in Pune under Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630- 1680), founder of the Maratha Empire. Later it was carried forward by the Peshwas serving the post equivalent to that of Prime Minister from 1713 […]
Modaks – An Easy Guide to Making Amazing Modaks
Ganesh Chaturthi is finally here! In order to make the celebrations even more meaningful and exciting, follow us as we guide you into making Lord Ganesha’s most loved sweet ‘Modaks’. This typical Maharashtrian recipe is made from rice flour called ‘Ukadiche Modak’ in Marathi. This is one of the most popular sweet dishes and is made […]
Mother Teresa to be Canonized on September 4
The ‘Saint Of the Gutters’, Mother Teresa will be canonized as a Saint by Pope Francis in a holy ceremony on September 4, at the Vatican. The date of Mother Teresa’s canonization was announced on March 15 at a meeting of the Pope, Cardinals and Promoters of Sainthood Causes that formally end the process of […]
UNESCO To Promote Creative Industries in Goa
“Goa in many ways is the ideal place to kick-start the workshop as it is known foremost as the hub for artists, be it music, literature, or theatre”, said Moe Chiba, Section Chief & Programme Specialist for Culture, UNESCO New Delhi. Recommendations for stronger policies to protect and promote the creative industries in Goa will be […]
Goan delicacies incomplete without this ingredient
The world over people have delicacies and ingredients associated with the place. Here is an ingredient unique to southern India. Its taste, texture and appearance vary from place to place. In Goa it holds pride of place. This is none other than the Goa Jaggery! (Pronounced as ‘jaw-gree’, or ‘God’, in Konkani), a must in almost every Goan delicacy. […]
