The Formalin-in-fish row in Goa continues to haunt the public
Ever since the FDA raid and their subsequent discovery of Formalin in the fish being supplied to Goa, last week, there have been repeated requests on public forums for Goans to stop eating fish. The Formalin-in-fish row has resulted in Goa’s fish markets being more or less deserted. Whatever fish is still being supplied in […]
Goa InfoTech Policy 2018 could draw IT professionals in large numbers
Now that the state cabinet has approved of the Goa Information Technology Policy, 2018, Goa is well on its way to becoming a major InfoTech hub in the country. Once it’s implemented, IT Minister Rohan Khaunte says that young Goan IT professionals need not look for jobs out of state. The new InfoTech policy has […]
The Soup Festival is on at WoknRoll Goa in Candolim
Soup is primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold). It’s made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, juice, water, or another liquid. Hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling solid ingredients in liquids in a pot until the flavors are extracted, forming a broth. With […]
Chowgule College’s TNT is in the Red Bull Spotlight talent hunt
It’s no secret that there are some Goan folk that eat, drink, sleep and even breathe music. In Goa, music has evolved spectacularly with the state having produced some famous musicians and singers. These include greats like Lata Mangeshkar, Antonio Xavier Vaz(a.k.a Chic Chocolate), the late Emiliano Da Cruz, Remo Fernandes, Chris Perry and so […]
FDA raid at Goa’s major fish markets, Formalin found in fish
Fish is the staple diet of most Goans. It’s rare that one will find a Goan household that doesn’t consume fish as part of their daily meal. However, after a raid by the FDA on Thursday, Goa could be looking at a shutdown on the supply of fish to its major fish markets. The reason? […]
Goa, the next Information Technology hub in the country
The government of Goa has been trying to turn Goa into an Information Technology hub for years. Land was even earmarked in Dona Paula for development of the same some time ago. Now the state cabinet has approved the Goa Information Technology Policy, 2018. This will firmly establish the state as a premier IT destination. […]
Peace and tranquility in the beautiful village of Aldona
An old article in the Times of India describes the village of Aldona as one of great wealth. Between its gorgeous location and the number of talented Goan personalities produced by this village, that statement could very well be true. Aldona stands on the banks of one of the Mandovi’s tributaries with a backdrop of […]
Beneath modern Naroa, Divar lies centuries of archaeological history
Naroa is a small village located on the easternmost tip of Divar. It claims to be a blessed village due to its location at the confluence of three branches of the Mandovi river. The Hindus referred to it as ‘tirth’ (holy water) which they believed washed away their sins after a dip in it. Naroa, […]
Travel from Panjim to Aldona on solar-powered ferries
If one passes along the Panjim promenade at any time of the time, they can see the ferries that cross the river at regular intervals, taking passengers between Panjim and Betim. Now the government has plans to start another ferry route, between Panjim and Aldona. This route will be eco-friendly as the ferries they plan […]
The Pilar Seminary, a place of great spirituality and learning
It’s a view like no other. The 360-degree view of Goa’s lush green fields, hills and even the sea from the Pilar hillock is definitely something to behold. The village of Pilar once formed a part of the great Kadamba dynasty in Goa. Therefore, it’s no surprise that there were a lot of artifacts found […]
