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 […]
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 […]