Establishment serving alcohol within 500 mts of state and natl. Highways to close down
Establishments such as liquor shops, bars, hotels and restaurants (serving alcohol) that fall within 500 mts of the state or the national highway, have been ordered to be shutdown. Exceptions in the order The Supreme Court has granted some relief to the towns having a population 20, 000 or less, here the order applies to […]
It’s not just about Bunnies and Eggs
It’s not about Bunnies and Eggs but a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter is the fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah who would be persecuted, die for our sins, and rise on the third day. (Isaiah 53). Remembering the resurrection of Jesus is a […]
90m-long sea cave puts Goa’s Loliem beach on world map
The discovery of a 90m-long sea cave concealed in the rocky outcrop could now make Loliem beach a major tourist attraction. Loliem lies just 15-20 kms away from the famous Palolem and Agonda beaches. Though a lesser frequented beach, it could soon become a major attraction. What makes it important is that this sea-cave is […]
Elections in Goa – Is this what you wanted Goa?
Elections in Goa are a constant reminder that life is always full of surprises. It is also the epitome of the adage … ‘when life gives you lemons….’ The BJP took the 13 lemons they had, added some salt (GFP), some soda (MGP) threw in some ice (Independents) and are now serving lemonade. However, Goa […]
Why are there two types of Shigmo in Goa?
Shigmo or Śigmō is a festival celebrated across Goa that marks the return of warriors to their houses after fighting the invaders. Its name is derived from the Prakrit word Suggimaho and the Sanskrit word Sugrishmaka. It may also be denoted by other names such as Shishirotsava and Shigmotsav. The festival marks the farewell to […]
Another reason to be in Goa this summer – The Konkan fruit festival
Another reason to be in Goa this summer. Beat the heat and tickle your taste buds with the Konkan fruit festival. See a number of delicious fruits. An eclectic variety of mangoes, jackfruit, to name a few. Hosted by The Botanical Society of Goa, the Konkan Fruit Festival is an annual event. Usually held at the Campal […]
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 […]
