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 […]
Headphone rave–Goa’s party revolution
The idyllic beach town of Palolem in South Goa is very different from the north. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and a mixture of nationalities, ages and travelers. It is not hard to fall in love with this tranquil beach paradise. However every Saturday, Palolem hosts India’s original silent headphone party. Literally, everyone dances to […]
First Zico, now Ronaldinho- Goa it’s time to Samba!
Over the last two years, Goa has gone crazy over Zico, the Brazilian star of yesteryear who has guided the FC Goa franchise from the sidelines with great success. It still feels like yesterday, when the ISL title was in touching distance, before it was painfully snatched from our grasp in the dying minutes. Now […]