Morjim – Goa’s ‘little Russia’
Like little China and little Italy in the US, Goa too has a similar set-up, only its Russian and often called ‘little Russia’. Morjim a coastal town in North Goa is notorious for its Russian presence. There are many good things and bad things about it. It helps in tourism but many Russians have been […]
Ragging : The ghost still lives on
Does Ragging still exist? Recently a horrific video clip doing the rounds on WhatsApp brought the ‘ghost of ragging’ out of the closet. The incident had taken place in a prominent school in Bihar. The culprits, two brothers, allegedly had links with gangsters. Though this happened in September the news surfaced two days ago How […]
‘Banjaras’ famously known as ‘Jinga Maamis’ in Goa
Don’t underestimate anyone around you. Everyone has the power to surprise anyone at any point of time. The women you see in dangly embroidered clothes mostly at beachsides and places like Baga and Calangute have a name. They are called ‘ Banjaras ’ but locals call them ‘Jinga Maamis’. Laman Banjaras originally hailed from an […]
History repeats itself? Tibetan Youth to protest during BRICS summit in Goa
Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) have declared that they will stage a protest in Goa against Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to them, China is illegally occupying Tibet. TYC is based in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala is the seat of Tibetan Government in exile. “As long as the occupation continues, as long as the communist […]
Sunburn to shift out of Goa ?
Maharashtra is planning to host one of the country’s most popular musical gala Sunburn, as an official event in December. Permission for the famous EDM festival Sunburn in the state of Goa is yet in talks but Maharashtra is ready to offer its organiser, Percept Live, all the necessary clearances in the quickest possible time […]
Were there Japanese slaves in Goa?
Goa, once the capital of Portuguese Empire in Asia experienced many interesting phases. One of them was when Japanese slaves were brought to Goa by the Portuguese traders. The era is long forgotten in history and only a handful of people in Goa may be aware of the fact. The trade flourished during the internal conflict […]
Foxes of Saligao : The Story .
As a fast developing state, cultural activities have become memories of the past. One like the unforgettable ‘ Foxes Nite’ that came up in 1991 almost 25 years ago. ‘Foxes Nite’, an annual dance held on the feast of Mae de Deus (Mother of God) church in the beautiful village of Saligao. Saligaokars made it […]
Female Hippopotamus in bondla zoo dies after a domestic row
Female Hippopotamus Sarita died after she was attacked by her male companion Devidas at the Bondla zoo in Goa. Both the Hippopotamuses were mating for the past few days. Authorities claim Devidas may have attacked Sarita in a fit of rage after she refused his advances. “They had been mating during the week, but on […]
KTC buses in a loss ‘No More’
Not everyone knows that the Kadamba Transportation Corporation Limited, KTC buses run in a loss of Rs.8 lakh every single day on an average and Rs.2.51 crore every month. The Corporation was introduced by former Chief Minister of Goa, Pratapsingh Rane but sadly it ran into a heavy loss ever since its startup in 1981. After […]
Why will water-sports be stopped during the BRICS summit?
Goa government has directed water-sports operators from Cansaulim to Cavelossim beaches (also the riverine area) to stop operation for BRICS. It is only limited to these areas in South Goa. The water-sports activities will be suspended from October 14 to 17. Fishermen in Betul mini harbour and its vicinity have also been asked to refrain […]
