Goa on schedule to host U-17 FIFA world cup!
A delegation representing FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) visited the state in order to assess the venues to be used during the FIFA U-17 World cup. So far they have found the work progress to be satisfactory and another site visit is scheduled to be held in October. Emphasis was laid out on making […]
Story of the first printing press in Asia and Goa
Arrival of printing press in Goa is a classic example of good things resulting from an unfortunate circumstance. It was also the first printing press to arrive in Asia. Originally intended to be used in Abyssinia (Ethiopia), how did it end up in Goa? The Abyssinian Emperor had requested the King of Portugal for a […]
20,000 – 30,000 years old Usgalimal rock carvings
Usgalimal rock carvings or Petroglyphs as they may be referred to are relics of the ancient past, giving proof of earliest civilization existing in Goa. They belong to the to the Upper Paleolithic or Mesolithic eras, which upon calculations sum up to be around at least 20,000-30,000 years old. The engravings were discovered in the […]
What role did Tipu Sultan play in Pinto’s conspiracy in Goa?
A young man along with few others inspired by the ideals of what would be known as ‘French revolution’ staged a revolt in the Portuguese colony of Goa. Today it is famously known as Pinto’s revolt, this enduring tale of a group that tried to uproot the Portuguese from the Goa soil. Question arises, was […]
‘Peacock’ may be identified as a vermin in Goa, proposes state’s Agriculture Minister
Taking in view the various difficulties (and losses) the farmers in Goa face due to disruption by wild animals, the state’s Agricultural Minister Ramesh Tawadkar has proposed. Animals such as Peacock (Morr), Monkey (Makod), Wild boar (Raan dukor), Gaur (Gawo redo) and a few other species may be categorized as vermin and culled periodically (reduced […]
TIATR AND GOA!
Goa and its ties to Tiatr go way long back. Goa Tiatr is a form of musical theatre, extremely famous. Dancing, singing, music and acting altogether, performed mainly in Roman Konkani dialects. ‘Tiatrists’ are the ones that perform they are well trained professional artists. The enthusiasm and excitement that goes into making the whole drama […]
FOR WHICH OCCASIONS ARE PATOLEO’S MADE?
The steamed rice sweets that are wrapped in turmeric leaves are prepared on certain occasions by the Hindus as well as the Catholics here in Goa. ‘Patoleo’s’ are also called ‘Patoli’. Made with lots of love and care by our Goan women the recipe might be easier than the other desserts such as bebinca but […]
Great buy at the ‘Flea market’
Yertward Mazamanian alias “Eight Finger Eddie” arrived in Goa during the mid 60’s. Instantly falling in love with Goa, he never left the state. In fact he even invited many of his ‘Hippie’ buddies to visit the state. Since working steady jobs wasn’t an option for them, how did they get by? Many of these […]
Things you didn’t know about Fontainhas!
The area speaks about an era gone by. For the last quarter century or so, the city of Panjim has been changing rapidly. From being a beautiful capital under the Portuguese (later under Goa government) into the crowded city it is today. But there still exists an area in Panjim that has managed to retain […]
Goan Carnaval – how did it all start?
Goa is unique and so are its festivals. ‘Carnaval’ (otherwise spelt carnival outside Goa) being one of them is celebrated only in the state of Goa in India. Merry-making is the only thing to be kept in mind because the idea is to forget about daily chores for that period and just enjoy the moment. […]