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 […]
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 […]
Guardian angels on Goan roads
The grim reaper has been busy taking lives on Goan roads. However, Goa’s guardian angels have been working tirelessly to reduce the number of fatalities in the State. One such guardian angel is Dy.S.P. (Security) Edwin M.S. Colaco, who began ‘Have a safe day’. This unique road safety initiative was conceptualized and executed by him […]
The grim reaper strikes on Goan roads
The grim reaper has been a busy soul during 2016, especially on Goan roads. Last year, 331 road accident related deaths have been recorded. The grim reaper also snatched 311 lives in 2015 and 290 in 2014. Goa is famous for being a 365-day holiday destination. Yet, picturesque Goan roads are stained by the 4304 […]