Kon’nichiwa! Now, you can learn Japanese in Goa at Goa University
Japan is known as the land of the rising sun. The concept is even depicted in their flag, Hinomaru, meaning, “circle of the sun”. The sun plays an important role in Japanese mythology and religion as the Emperor is said to be the direct descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu, and the legitimacy of the […]
Dr Vithal Tilvi, the Goan astronomer who found a galaxy far far away
It’s not uncommon for us to look up at the night sky, and wonder what lies beyond. Billions of stars staring back at us, celestial bodies that all converge to create one of life’s greatest mysteries. For thousands of years, scientists have tried to figure out what lies beyond the farthest reaches of space, and […]
Meet the new Governor of Goa, Satya Pal Malik
On October 25th, former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Satya Pal Malik, was declared the new Governor of Goa. The Governor who presides for a term of 5 years, was sworn in yesterday, November 3, by the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Pradeep Nandrajog at the Raj Bhavan. Satya Pal Malik was preceded […]
Say “Olá” this BA academic year, as Goa University introduces Portuguese
If you love languages, then there’s a good chance that Portuguese is at the top of your list – especially if you live here in Goa. For a long time now, Goa University has had a rather successful post-graduate course in Portuguese, but now following its introduction of a Bachelors Degree programme in French and […]
Smart City, but is Goa’s education lagging behind?
None of Goa’s Educational Institutions found place in the first two hundred overall best educational institutions list in the countrywide ranking announced by the human resource development ministry, Govt of India today. However, Goa University was ranked 64th in the University category with an overall score of 37.16. The other institutions which found mention in the […]
TEDxPanaji all set to inspire with ‘Thinkers’ and ‘Doers’
After inspiring the world through discussions and motivational stories, the first independently organised TEDxPanaji will be held in Goa. When? The event will take place on Saturday, January 28. Where? At the Chemistry Department Auditorium, Department of Science, Goa University Campus, Taleigao. For those unfamiliar with TEDx events, thinkers and doers will meet on a single […]
Goa University likely to be a home to GALS
The Goa University campus at Taleigao plateau has become a home to Giant African Land Snail (GALS). The location may be showing signs of impact of gross human interference. These snails are listed in the world’s top 100 invasive species. Their biological name is ‘Achatina fulica’. Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat, Asst. Professor, Department of Botany, […]
Goa University’s MA (Konkani) toppers to get cash reward
Konkani recognised as a language Deepa Lotlikar and Shilpa Raikar in the honour of their father Dr Harischandra Nagvenkar have donated Rs 1 lakh to Goa university’s endowment fund. The student topping the MA (Konkani) exam will be awarded the cash prize. They have done so to mark the 75th birthday of Dr Nagvenkar, a […]
Save money, you Goans! – Start harvesting rain
Tired of not having enough water in summer? How about harvesting rain water this monsoon, in the comfort of your own home? While the sun is scorching hot, and the heat becomes unbearable, research states that on an average a family of four consumes at least 800 gallons of water per month. But the lack of […]
