Goa soon to be a sister-state of Hawaii
At the World Hindu Economic Conference (WHEC) held in Los Angeles recently, Goa got an unexpected surprise. Tulsi Gabbard, a US Congresswoman mentioned that Goa and the state of Hawaii will soon have a formal sister-state relationship established. “I am proud that we would soon be formalizing a recently established Sister State partnership between the […]
Rachol Fort
Rachol fort was built by Bahamani Sultanate during their zenith. It later passed on to their successors, the Bijapur sultanate. The Vijayanagar Empire conquered the Rachol fort from the Bijapur rulers and established their dominance in the Area. Portuguese accession Vijayanagar rulers ceded the fort to the Portuguese in order to get assistance from them […]
Demonetization and its effects on common people in different ways
It’s been more than 10 days since the Big Billion Announcement made by our Prime Minister. Some of us badly hit by the demonetisation of notes. Despite this, each one of us has a different perspective about it. Some think the move made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a great one while some say […]
Motor Paragliding added to the list of Adventure Sports in Goa
Goa’s Mandrem Beach saw the launch of the latest adventure sport – Motor Paragliding. Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) tied up with Pune-based Flying Safari to bring powered paragliding to Goa. The new adventure sport will be available at other beaches eventually. A two-seater flying machine – the motorised paraglider. Launched by the Chief Minister […]
Goa to witness SuperMoon for the first time since 1948 this year
Monkey Fever : Know all about it
Valpoi, Goa last week saw a case of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), commonly known as monkey fever, detected. Hospitalisation of an elderly woman for a brief period took place after she contracted this Fever. “The patient is doing well,” state epidemiologist Dr.Utkarsh Betodkar, said. The first traces of the disease appeared at Kyasanur village near Sagar in Shivamogga […]
GOAT Music Festival to hit the beaches of Goa in January 2017
The GOAT festival is a combination of different genres of music and arts altogether. It will take place in January 2017 in Goa. It’s going to be a three-day festival starting on January 27 2017. Moreover, it will go off on the beaches of Ashvem and Morjim in Goa. GOAT Music presents the GOAT festival. It is […]
PM Modi takes bold financial decision for a corruption-free India
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in a momentous decision made a declaration against black money and corruption but assured the citizens that their money is safe. In a recent tweet, RBI stated that the banks will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, the 12th and 13th November 2016. Do you have 500 and 1000 rupee […]
How are Goans reacting to Donald Trump becoming the US President ?
Donald Trump’s win has come as a surprise to many. We asked a few fellow Goans on their reaction to his election as the President of the United States of America. The question asked was, “What is your reaction to Donald Trump being elected as the US President?” Reactions: The US Presidential election results have erupted […]
Rider Mania Goa November 2016 to kick-start soon
Brotherhood of Bulleteers Motorcycling Consortium (BOBMC) member clubs in India hosts the happening annual event, Rider Mania. This year the event is scheduled to take place from 18th to 20th November at Vagator, Goa. Vernon Dias initiated the event in 2003 to commemorate the spirit of motorcycling. The BOBMC Rider Mania changes its venue to […]
