Goa banks to strike on Feb 28 in protest of demonetisation
Banks in Goa will be shut on February 28, as the bank employees will join a nation wide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). Goa Bank Employees’ Association has announced to support the one-day strike in protest against demonetisation and “ill-conceived” reform measures by the Union Government. UFBU is a forum […]
Harley Davidson India celebrates 5 years of H.O.G in Goa
When you spot more than 5 Harley Davidson motorbikes on the roads of Goa at the same time, know that something big is happening. Harley-Davidson India is hosting its biggest H.O.G. Rally in Goa. It started on the 16th of February and will end today. About 3000 H.O.G. members from 26 Chapters are participating in the […]
Posters of kings and Maharajas banned in a Goan village
Rumdamol-Davorlim village panchayat in Margao has refused to grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to an association to put up posters of Shivaji Maharaj, (The Legendary Maratha King). Giving reason behind its action the Panchayat cited an earlier resolution by them not to allow “putting up of banners of kings and maharajas” within its jurisdiction. […]
3000 bars to be shut down in Goa
Supreme Court ruling: No bars 500 metres from National and State Highways In December last year, the Supreme Court passed a ruling that liquor-selling bars and restaurants and liquor vendors located within 500 meters of National Highways and State highways across the country will have to shut down. Cancelling their licences owing to a rise in […]
What is the story behind Goa Carnival?
Pretty much every Goan knows that Goa Carnival was started during the Portuguese rule. However, many do not know what the festival signifies? or why did it come to be celebrated? It is important to know the origin of the festival to understand the meaning of Carnival (Or Carnaval) and to truly enjoy it. Origin […]
Do you think the yoga teacher was to be blamed alone?
The victim complained to the police that the yoga teacher allegedly sexually assaulted and molested her. A 38-year-old yoga teacher allegedly raped a 32-year-old American woman on the pretext of giving her a ‘Tantrik massage’ in a remote village. The incident took place in Goa’s Pernem taluka, police said on Tuesday. However, following the complaint […]
Death for the man on hunger strike in Porvorim ?
His photos are trending on Facebook and his issue is being discussed on various social media platforms. However, the man on a hunger strike in Porvorim is still seeking justice after 35 days of protest. Sitting under the scorching sun for over a month, Balkrishna’s skin is severely sun burnt. However, a parched throat and […]
Goa goes to Polls
‘GADKARI PROMISES THE MOON TO GOANS’ ‘NEXT BJP GOVT WILL TAKE MORE EFFECTIVE STEPS AGAINST CORRUPTION’ ‘GOA HAS SEEN ONLY PALTY-VARTAN NOT PARI-VARTAN: Congress’ ‘AAP WILL END ERA OF CORRUPT POLITICIANS’ These are some of the slogans making headlines before Goa goes to the polls on 4th February. A historical day for Goa. Many projects […]
A hobby that engages and educates: Numismatics and Philately
Philately or postage stamp collection – an educational hobby practised not only by the young but seniors as well. Enthusiasts go to any lengths to obtain stamps of value. The stamps either being of limited edition one or rare due to its antiquity. Collectors procure albums to display the stamps usually arranged country-wise. Rare stamps […]
‘Gaunti’ fruits and vegetables – highly sought after by all
GOAN FARMERS MARKET – bridging the gap between the local vendor and the buyer Today, people the world over have become more health conscious. Staying fit is the mantra of the day. One important factor to fitness and health – a healthy diet. Having this in mind, sisters Chiara, Sheena and Anne, with Ian, introduced […]
