5,000 year old healing agent slams modern medicine
Many are unaware that India has influenced many ancient healing systems found in China and Tibet. A medical science developed in India thousands of years ago continues in Goa till date. It is believed that the Gods themselves passed on the herbal treatment to us humans. The ancient Vedic literature by sages laid out instructions to […]
Cafreal, Goan or African, it gives you a Mouthful!
Cafreal is a delicious chicken preparation consumed widely in Goa. It is believed that Cafreal originated in Mozambique from a well-known dish called Galinha (Frango) Piri-piri. Later the Portuguese adopted this dish, made a few changes to the ingredients before it reached the sandy shores of Goa a few hundred years ago. It was introduced into […]
Chikal Kalo – when devotion and fun come together!
Chikal Kalo is the name of a religious festival, which translates in Konkani as ‘playing in the mud’. This is unique only to the village of Marcel in Goa. The rare festival is a good mix of devotion and fun. This year it was celebrated on Saturday 16th July. Much like other festivals, it encourages […]
The Legend of Abbe Faria- Father of Hypnotherapy
Thousands of locals and tourists glide through the bustling streets of Goa’s Capital, Panaji on a daily basis. There are many fine buildings to gaze upon, but how many of us pay close attention to the statues. One of these prominent bronze statues was sculpted to commemorate the Goan Monk, Jose Custodio de Faria, better known […]
Does Donald Trump drink tea sold in Goa?
An interesting marketing technique was used by an Indian tea company TE-A-ME recently to promote it’s latest range of tea. It sent 6,000 bags of green tea all the way to New York from India to cleanse the famous Republican Donald Trump and make him “smarter.” Take a look at this hilarious video. TE-A-ME recently launched its […]
Panaji & Gao (Mali) might become sister cities
Goa has for centuries shared relations with Africa. Till the 18th Century, Goa was the capital of the Eastern Portuguese Empire that stretched from Africa to East Asia. After the colonial rule ended in Goa, the bond with Africa weakened, although the ties seem to be on a revival again. A few days ago Mali’s […]
6 Habits Goans can learn from successful people
Success comes to those who strive for it. It may not be easy but a little effort in the right direction might go a long way. Observing the people who are considered to be successful in the society may teach us a thing or two. A few habits have been listed out that successful people […]
Goa’s ecosystem is recovering from a beating
Following the urbanization footsteps of other states like Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune, today Goa’s priorities are industrialization and tourism. This does not consider the environment which has nurtured and fulfilled our ancestors needs. Classic examples include open-cast mining seen in various parts of Goa, the filthy Campal Creek that runs throughout the capital city, Panjim […]
Goa Lights up the Ocean
Lighthouses have always been a symbol and beacon of hope for all who have dreamt of conquering the mighty seas. India’s long coastline stretching all the way from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal has a vast treasure of lighthouses that date back to even the Pre-British Times. In Goa, the lighthouses were […]
Pokémon GO-A : Take me to church!
Not a regular at Church on Sundays? Well, guess what?! Now you’re going to be visiting churches, temples, monuments and places you probably thought you’d never set foot in, multiple times a week! Pokémon Go has very conveniently converted some of the most famous Churches and Temples into Pokéshops and Gyms. The Craze is Real! Everyone’s going […]