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 […]
Iconic statue of Dona Paula in ruins – Authorities pass the buck
The iconic statue of Dona Paula is on the verge of crumbling! It has developed massive cracks and some portions have already fallen. Who is responsible for its repair? The authorities seem to be passing the buck saying that the maintenance of the statue is not their responsibility. Whose responsibility is it? After visiting the […]
The city of Panjim and surrounding areas disappear underwater
It happens every year. The monsoons in Goa are definitely something to behold. The sky turns shades of gray and sometimes even black. The pastoral scene changes from sunny to gloomy but still has brilliant shades of green. The fields disappear underwater, only to surface after the rainy season is over. Of course, now with […]
High up on a hillock sits the beautiful Pilar Seminary Museum
Goa’s claim to fame is definitely its beaches, food, drink, and nightlife. But not everyone that comes to Goa is only interested in these. There are a lot of people that come to soak up Goa’s history and culture. While a lot of landmark buildings from history still exist, the artifacts that were once housed […]
The Street Providence Scheme Bank is helping the poor in a big way
It’s important to be educated. Goa has the distinction of having one of the highest literacy rates in the country. But being educated and being literate are two different things. And there are a lot of people that are still neither. Which means fending for themselves and handling their day-to-day activities is almost non-existent. And […]
Calangute resident arrested for alleged blackmail and extortion
Calangute in North Goa has been a favorite of tourists for years. Most of Goa’s nightlife and popular restaurants are located in this very spot making it the place to visit all year round. There’s even a variety of hotels to choose from, ranging from the budget range to the extremely expensive. Of course, no […]
Goa Velha, the ancient capital of the Kadamba dynasty in Goa
For such a tiny state on India’s west coast, Goa has had an extremely illustrious history. There is so much talk and information on the Portuguese influences in Goa that it’s easy to forget that Goa was also ruled by other ancient Indian kingdoms in the past. There were the Bhojas, Mauryas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Shilaharas, […]
Tenants allegedly attacked and robbed landlords in Chandor
Goa is one place in India that not only draws a lot of tourists but even people hoping to make a new life for themselves. That being said, there are a lot of migrants and new settlers looking for homes in the state. But not all can find homes and end up as paying guests […]
The 17th century chapel of Nossa Senhora de Todo o Bem in Verem
The village of Verem is not very big. Surrounded by its sister villages of Nerul and Sinquerim, it has a very soothing atmosphere, especially on the beach front. The Verem beach is also popularly known as Qegdevelim beach. It’s a rocky stretch of beach that is a part of Nerul as well and runs right […]
Destitute women in Goa have a free home thanks to Street Providence
The status of women in India has changed over a period of time. While a majority of women in towns and cities can now study, vote and even hold jobs, in the interiors of the country, they have no rights, only serving the purpose of procreation and nothing more. A lot of women also still […]
