The day a Portuguese Emperor built a Hindu Temple
It took none other than the King in Portugal to provide his seal to an order for establishment of the Shree Mahalaxmi Temple. In which place did the original idol of Shree Mahalaxmi Temple of Panaji hide for two centuries during the Portuguese inquisition? Today, few would know the answer. It has indeed been a […]
Goan Butterfly seeks Usain Bolt showdown in China
A seventy-two year old sprint queen from Canacona, Perpetua Fernandes e Jaques has been selected to represent India at the 20th Asian Masters Athletics championship 2017 in China. Nicknamed “Butterfly” by her well-wishers and neighbours, Perpetua is all set to conquer new boundaries and glory after being selected for 20th Asian masters Athletics championship 2017 […]
Two Women, A Health Minister and One Very Unhealthy Affair
The Goa police department had booked a 70-year-old woman Maria D’Cruz and her 40-year-old daughter Auta Godinho for allegedly insulting the Indian national flag and attempting to kick a police official attached to the Goa Health Minister on Sunday morning. The two women according to the FIR had allegedly abused Vishwajeet Rane in Margao when […]
Fatal accident: 21-year-old pillion rider falls into River Mandovi, dies
In an accident that turned fatal, a 21-year-old lost his life on the Panaji-Ribander causeway. The victim, Rohan Parab, fell into River Mandovi after the Maestro scooter he was riding pillion had a head on collision with a WagonR. The body was fished out an hour later from the River. According to the Old Goa […]
5 Most Beautiful Waterfalls In Goa!
The 5 most beautiful waterfalls are absolutely stunning and adventurous places to visit in Goa. Some love to lay back and enjoy the sun while there those energetic and bold ones that need the adrenaline rush. When tourists come to Goa the obvious first thing they know about or have heard about are the beaches. Well […]
Goan start-up gearing up to light up Smart Cities in India
India’s urban development sector is one of those areas which has sustained a significant technological boost in the past couple of years. With projects like “Smart Cities Mission”, the government has been aggressively investing and pushing forward innovation country wide. In this period, various start-ups have come forward as well for modernizing the archaic methods […]
Is the iconic O’Coqueiro going to shut down?
After the Supreme Court’s order banning sale of liquor along highways, the iconic O’Coqueiro restaurant in Porvorim is facing its most potent threat yet. The central government has moved to acquire nearly 4-lakh square metres of land along the soon-to-be expanded National Highway 17 (New NH 66) with stretches of prime land along the highway […]
Meet shutterbug par excellence Sankalp Malik
Meet budding entrepreneur and shutterbug par excellence, Sankalp Malik. All of 25, Sankalp is a self-taught budding photographer in Goa. Full of enthusiasm and zest for life, in a candid chat with Itsgoa.com, he shares his secrets. When did your tryst with photography begin? “My interest in photography began when I was only 5 – […]
‘To Dad with love’ – A Father’s Day Tribute
‘My special moments with dad’ This article, ‘To Dad with Love’ – A Father’s Day Tribute, is inspired by fond memories I have of my childhood with my dad. We lived in Mumbai for many years before coming back to our roots in Goa. I remember, as kids, Dad made everything interesting and fun. Thursdays […]
18 facts you didn’t know about the Calangute Garbage Plant
The Solid Waste Management Facility at Calangute completed its 1st Anniversary on the 30th of May 2017. After one year of successful operations, the performance of the Facility is surely to be applauded. Here are some facts you may not have known about the Calangute Garbage Treatment Plant. 1. The Facility is entirely compliant with […]