Olympic record breaker- Leander Paes
Record breaking Tennis ace Leander Paes, will create history when he participates in the Rio Olympics which kicks off on the 5th of August and goes on until the 21st of August, 2016. Leander Paes will be competing in his 7th straight Olympic games. This feat will enter the record books as the most appearances […]
Thar Fest coming to Miramar
The Force Gurkha Rainforest Challenge recently came to a close in South Goa. For those adrenaline junkies who missed that event, do not worry, the Thar Fest + Mahindra Club Challenge 2016 is fast approaching and is expected to be the largest gathering of Mahendra Thar’s ever. The Thar Fest is an event organized for […]
How did 18th June Road get its name?
Many places in Goa are named in such a way that the name itself gives rise to curiosity. One of these places is 18th June Road. Why is it named so? It’s a question that puzzles many tourists and locals alike when they visit it. The area in the vicinity of the road serves as […]
Don Bosco Students Design a Rolling Bridge
Five final year students of Don Bosco Engineering College, Fatorda in a commendable achievement have constructed a rolling or curling bridge. This is considered to be a great leap forward in mobile bridge designs. Currently, the only bridge of such engineering is present in London where the bridge spans an inlet of the Grand Union […]
Interview- A Journey From Goa to Bangkok
Karl Coelho, a passionate traveler and movie buff recently took the journey of a lifetime, when he went from Goa to Bangkok by bike. It took him 40 days, clocking up 14000 kilometres along the way. He was raised in Panaji (earlier known as Panjim) but moved to Japan in 1991. Presently residing in Dona Paula, […]
Goa to soon become a helicopter servicing hub!
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) along with its partner Safran (French company) are soon expected to invest about Rs. 170 crores in a helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Goa. The companies will acquire land assets from the now defunct state-owned company Goa Auto Accessories Limited (GAAL). The two companies will form a venture […]
Goa begins the Rainforest challenge!
Force Gurkha Rainforest Challenge is a national event that has been taking place in Goa for the past two years. The third edition of this seven day event has just got underway in Goa and will climax on July 29. This event will qualify Indian drivers to participate in the International event known as Malaysian […]
Eminent Goan Personality – Anthony Gonsalves
When Amitabh Bachhan jumped out of a giant egg in the film Amar Akbar Anthony and broke into the popular song “My Name is Anthony Gonsalves”, I am sure that hardly anyone realized that the song was specially created by Pyarelal as a tribute to his mentor and teacher Anthony Gonsalves. Anthony Prabhu Gonsalves was an […]
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 […]
The Legend of Abbe Faria- Father of Hypnotherapy
Thousands of locals and tourists glide through the bustling streets of Goa’s Capital, Panaji on a daily basis. There are many fine buildings to gaze upon, but how many of us pay close attention to the statues. One of these prominent bronze statues was sculpted to commemorate the Goan Monk, Jose Custodio de Faria, better known […]
