Rubber seeds brought to Goa
Although Goa is a non-traditional area for the production of rubber, 60-70 years ago this type of cultivation was taken up on a commercial scale (mostly in the East). The structure of the soil, the humidity, heavy rains and temperature are suitable for this type of plantation. History of rubber According to this site in 1876 a British explorer […]
Beaches of Goa Untouched by Tourism You Must Visit
Whenever I come across a tourist in Goa asking for directions or information about beaches, there are just two names I hear most of the time, Candolim and Calangute. I keep asking myself, why do people come to Goa and go to Calangute and Candolim beaches of all? The thought which comes to my head […]
Defend yourself, all you Goans!
In one of the previous articles I wrote about Goa being a safe destination for Women. There were many Goans and tourists who criticized and stated facts that Goa is no longer the paradise everyone had envisioned; especially for young women. Who to blame? A few responses from the public blame the government for not […]
Khazan lands in Goa an engineering marvel?
It is considered that the Khazan lands were created many centuries ago and pre-date the Christian and Islamic occupation of Goa. In fact one of the earliest inscription mentioning the Khazan lands; belongs to a sixth century AD copper plate. The inscriptions on the copper plate mentions a local king donating Khazan land. What are […]
The Murder of Goan Football
The latest capture of Brazilian football star, Hulk by a Chinese Super League outfit is a great way to show that even Asia can attract big names in the game. Football in China seems to be growing at a rapid pace with vast amounts of money being put into the teams, in the top football […]
Goa’s salt pans depleting affects us all
Dying a slow death, is the 1,500 year old non-polluting salt making industry in Goa. The depleting salt pans will negatively affect our well being. Before industrially-produced salt came to Goa, every household produced this staple through the natural evaporation process. Production and trade of salt contributed to the economy during the Portuguese rule as it was […]
Goa – Revisiting Dil Chahta Hai 15 years later!
The year was 2001. America had just been rocked by the infamous 9/11 attacks. The entire world was shocked and shattered at the same time. Goa, whose economy had just begun to be boosted by tourism seemed to be heading for a bleak future. A question was looming, Will the foreign tourist continue to flock […]
‘Touxeanchem Fest’ – Feast of offerings
Goa celebrates a very unique festival on July 26, every year. The Feast of St. Anne is celebrated like any other feast, where devotees from all over Goa, be it Hindu, Muslim or Christian come here to worship St. Anne on this day in the Chapel of St. Anne in Talaulim. They recite the prayer, […]
The legend of ‘Pisto’ and Krishnapur trail
Krishnapur trail is a popular trekking site among the Goans and the tourists. Only those with a knack for adventure dare to walk the path that is guarded by a spirit. Krishnapur trail with all its troubles is still worth it. Location The trail makes its way through two wildlife sanctuaries. Bhimgad Wildlife sanctuary (under […]
Superstitions followed in Goa!
We live in an age of computers and science where everything happening has a reason and a scientific explanation. Superstitions which are considered foolish are still gulped down not only by lay people, but also by the highly educated ones. Superstitions are usually believed by people because they are age old ones followed by even […]
