Margao massacre of 1890
Goa while being a colony of Portugal had been bestowed some democratic rights. One of them was the right to elect its representative to the Municipality of Salcete. This right to vote came at a heavy price that Goans would pay much later. September 21, 1890 saw 23 Goans lose their life. Their crime? Unwillingness […]
Personal gain or patriotism behind the Rane’s revolt?
The family has been remembered for their brave fight against the Portuguese. The family is considered to be originally from Rajaputana (Rajasthan). In the service of the Bhonsle king of Sawantwadi they were given the lands that comprises of present day Sattari taluka. The Portuguese had signed a treaty with the Raja of Sawantwadi. As […]
Tiatr -A world of wonder
Tiatr calls for several disciplines. It comes from the Portuguese word teatro, which means theatre. It requires immense amount of body language training, elocution and the use of space. Bookworm is a blessing in disguise Actors go through months of training to be proficient. The acting industry is exciting, but needs a certain level of […]
What you should not miss out on when in Goa- Part I
Goa is known as the land of “Sun, Sand and Sea”. The idea of visiting Goa would be unwinding on the beach or partying away at the famous night clubs people seem to think that Goa is all about. Well there is much more to Goa than the beaches and night clubs. Here is a […]
Rag-pickers of Goa – A disappearing breed ?
Goa has been visited by many types of visitors. Among them are the rag-pickers who come to the state to provide a service unlike any other. They clean out the area of its waste while making a profit. Many questions have been raised as to whether they should be allowed to continue to operate. Given […]
How do Goans invest in Goa?
Ever wonder where goans stand when it comes to investing? Or rather where is it that Goans prefer to invest their capital? A study carried across Goa interviewing 1500 individuals may be able to shed some light into the matter. The study is named ‘Savings and investment Behaviour of Investors in Goa: An Empirical Study.’ […]
What was Goa like before the Portuguese?
Ever wondered what was Goa like before the Portuguese rule? This article gives you a brief history before the Portuguese arrival. Prehistoric Goa Evidence of human life in Goa dates back to 8000-6000 B.C. where homo-sapiens lived in the Konkan region with rock carvings of figures of Mother Goddess and many other motifs near the Kushavati […]
GDD – Goa, Daman and Diu, a memory of the past!
“On Goa Statehood Day my best wishes to the people of Goa. May the state scale new heights of progress in the years to come.” Tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi Today Goa celebrates it 29th Statehood Day. May 30, 1987 is a historic date for Goa and all the Goans. From being a union territory […]
Holiday in Goa along with the furry one
Majority of people believe that owning a pet restricts them from going on holiday, be it small or long vacation. Leaving the pet home alone or with a nanny can be heartbreaking for both you and your four-legged friend. Many people are left without the joys of owning a pet simply because they choose travelling over them. […]
Who to blame for the unsafe Goan roads?
Goan roads in the past few days have seen many spine chilling accidents. These accidents have cost many people their lives, besides the fact that they may have left many injured. The number of road accidents in Goa has gone up for the year 2015 to 4338 with 311 deaths. In comparison to the previous […]