Gokulashtami celebration in Goa: at the stroke of midnight Krishna was born
Goa will celebrate the much revered Lord Krishna’s birth today. Temples across the state would have already welcomed Lord Krishna at the stroke of midnight. Janmashtami popularly known as Gokulashtami in Goa is celebrated on the eight day after the full moon of Shravan (fifth lunar month of the Hindu calender). One day before Gokulashtami […]
New Goan Racket Champion
Indian badminton star, PV Sindhu’s recent historic Silver medal at the Rio Olympic Games has got us all rushing to the sports shop to pick up a racket. But did you know that a Goan also brought laurels to the country with his racket recently. No we are not talking about Leander Paes, but a […]
Youth involved in most road mishaps –Truth or Hoax?
DM (Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s) Higher Secondary School, Assagao recently organised a road safety program to create awareness among students. RTO Inspector Minesh Tar spoke at the function. RTO Inspector Minesh Tar stated that youth mostly ignore traffic rules which lead to road accidents. He also mentioned that there has been an unusual rise in road accidents […]
Are Goans slipping into Obesity?
There is a common perception that Goans are athletic and fit and their passion for sports is fierce. Well, the latter is mostly true, But of late, some may notice the youth of Goa tripping on the fitness scale and level of athleticism. Health issues in Goa Economic Survey 2015-16 Statistics in the Chapter on Health […]
Only one EDM Fest this year?
Earlier this year, the government announced that they will not allow two Electronic Dance Music fests in North Goa. Declaring that the organizers of the EDMs would not be given permission to hold their respective festivals in the last week of December as there is a heavy rush of both domestic and foreign tourists during […]
Wendell bids farewell to fashion – Focuses on Museum instead
The infamous fashion designer Wendell Rodricks has decided to take ‘time out’ from the fashion industry and focus more on his museum. After 20 years, the global icon handed over the reins to his successor Schulen Fernandes on the ramp of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 (on Wednesday). Wendell trusts that Schulen will know his […]
CHOGM 1983 – Memoirs of a Retreat that put Goa in World Focus
The CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) was hosted by India in the year 1983. Most part of the official conference was held in Delhi. However, a Retreat for all the attending world leaders was scheduled in Goa. The tiny state back then was a destination on the hippie trail and not a full fledged […]
Coconut Craftsman carves a niche
For the best part of a decade, Boromeu do Rosario Pereira from Margao has been carving a niche from himself by creating splendid designs from empty coconut shells. One of his most famous pieces includes a spectacular handmade lampshade, while his coconut earrings and cups are also very popular. So just how long do these […]
Receiving justice for Fr. Bismarque – Will this make Goa safe again?
The death of the priest-turned-social activist remains a mystery. In Novemer 2015, Fr. Bismarque Dias went missing just before he could organize a series of protest against controversial real estate developments in Goa. His body was found floating in the Mandovi River near St. Estevam. The investigation was initially taken up by local police, however […]
Old GMC Complex to house Goa Museum
Goans will soon witness the shift of the State Museum from its current location – Patto, Panjim – to the Old GMC complex, a more picturesque location and heritage structure along the banks of the Mandovi. Goa museum minister Alina Saldanha said that the shift will take place by the end of this year. “I am quite […]