‘Gomesi’ Uganda’s national dress designed by a Goan?
Globalisation was never a post Liberation (1961) phenomena in the Goan society. The community had already made far away corners of the world their home. One such place where Goans thrived was Uganda. They had a strong presence in the tiny African country much like they had in other countries such as Kenya and Mozambique. […]
Goa receives a nod for IIT
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Amendment received President Pranab Mukerjee’s agreement. Indian Institutes of Technology campus will be set up in the state shortly. The law has also brought the Indian School of Mines (ISM) under its range. The legislation said the ISM will now be called Indian Institute of Technology. All these institutions are […]
INTERVIEW: How Goans can tackle Diabetes
In the build up to the Rio Olympics, we recently covered articles on the Great Goan Olympic stars Leander Paes, Neville D’souza and Serephino Antao. While not all of us can scale the heights of being an elite Olympic athlete, just watching the professional sportsmen perform on the TV certainly gets us in the mood […]
Patoienchem fest at Socorro Church Gardens
Socorro Socio-Art and Cultural Association are putting on a great show for the public. After organizing Sao Joao on a grand scale, they are all set to celebrate Goenkarponn by organizing Patoienchem Fest on Independence Day. The event will be held at Socorro Church Gardens in Socorro from 11:00a.m to 3:00 p.m. The event is […]
Thematic Tours revolutionizing Goa
An enthusiastic traveller and qualified accountant, she quit her job in the UK and relocated to Goa to give tourist the opportunity to explore cultural Goa. Maria Victor born and raised in Goa, is the founder of ‘Make It Happen’. As a proficient travel designer she curates cultural themed tours across India. This has enabled […]
Feni elevated as the ‘Heritage spirit’ of Goa
Feni according to the Goa Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2016, has been elevated to the status of heritage spirit. The bill was introduced by Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar in the state assembly on Monday. This brings the locally brewed feni on par with other spirits such as whisky and tequila. “Having considered diverse uses of […]
FC Goa’s Zico could stay for much longer
“I have signed for one year for this season, but we have a verbal agreement that I will come for two years to see this vision through,” stated FC Goa Coach Zico. The Brazilian legend has kicked off his third season as FC Goa coach and looks like he could be around for a few […]
Goa to witness its first Bird festival
Great news for all ornithologists across the globe! Goa’s forest department is hosting its first bird festival this year. Goa being the smallest state witnesses 460 species of birds from the 1000 found in India. Showcasing Goa’s magnificent variety of flora and fauna to the rest of the world is the main motive behind the […]
Realising one of Goa’s lesser dreams – PoP idol-free state
Goa faced an epidemic of Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesh idols during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. These PoP idols were cheap, glossy and light weight and instantly became a rage in the Goan markets. Ganesh Chaturthi being a major festival celebrated in Goa. The festival culminates in a ritual wherein the deity idols are immersed […]
The Goan Gazelle: Olympian Seraphino Antao
In our 3rd installment of ‘Goan Greats at the Olympics’, we shed some light on the Goan sprint king Seraphino Antao who competed twice in the Olympic Games. He is also famous for winning Gold medals in the 100 yards and 220 yards, at the Commonwealth Games in 1962. Early years Seraphino was born and […]
