1984 to 2008 coconut palm wasn’t a tree in Goa!
For almost 25 years the coconut palm was not classified as a tree. But an amendment 2008 gave it a status of tree. Recent cancellation/neutralization of that change has caused a furor across Goa. During the amendment of the Goa, Daman and Diu Preservation of Trees Act of 1984 in 2008, the coconut palm was […]
Reis Magos fort – Defense wasn’t the only purpose
Reis Magos was one of the two (other being Aguada) to stand the siege by the Marathas in 1739. Now converted into a tourist spot, the fort has Mario Miranda’s beautiful sketches on a permanent exhibit. Built using Laterite stone it stands a testimony to the grandeur of the colonial past. Built in 1551 to […]
ARE THE TURTLES SAYING GOODBYE TO GOA?
Goa has a coastline that is 160 km long of which 60 km are sandy beaches. These beaches are definitely amazing for a nice relaxing day or a swim. But let’s look at them from a different perspective. Tourism is on one side and on the other side we have sea turtles. Specifically, the Olive […]
A SPECIAL SOUVENIR TO TAKE BACK HOME!
What happens when your vacation in Goa is over? How do you remember this beautiful land? Yes, there are pictures which you probably have taken but what if you can take something back home that not only reminds you of Goa but sets a whole new Goan presence right at your home. Taking a souvenir […]
GOLDEN COLLECTION
If you desire a Golden Collection of furniture and much, much more to brighten up your house, then you have found the right place. Golden Collection presents to you the latest trends when it comes to giving your home a revamp. Everything you touch will literally turn to Gold. Golden Collection deal in: Window items […]
Dona Paula – fact or fiction?
Some say she was an adulterous woman, some say a lonely widow. How many actually know the real story behind Dona Paula? There is one quality that is repeated in all those versions; Dona was a charitable lady with a kind heart. It is because of this quality the villagers decided to honour her by […]
THE GOAN POINT OF VIEW!
Goa is viewed as a foreign land due to its distinct culture by other states in India. Being born in Goa your considered royalty or extremely lucky by the ‘Non-Goans’. This is highly because we Goans hail from a land who’s beauty so precious and adored so much that the status given stays to be […]
Three things seriously wrong with Goa!
It is a shame! that even coconuts in Goa have to be imported to satisfy the local demand. Certain things in Goa are going in the wrong direction there is no denying it. If not checked in time things will soon go out of hand. Sad part is a substantial number of Goans are themselves […]
GOA’S FOOD ODYSSEY
Goan food has been made perfect from the very beginning. The women of Goa cook delicious food everyday for their families. When there is a festival or a celebration food is the first thing that is thought of. It is made keeping in mind that a lot of people are going to be there. The […]
A Goan fisherman’s obituary
“I’ve got bills to pay and children who need clothes, I know there’s fish out there but where God only knows” are the lyrics of Billy Joel’s ‘Doweaster Alexa’, a tribute to the Nantucket fishing community. The song encapsulates the daily struggles of a fisherman, putting everything on the line every single day just to […]