The granary of Salcete – Curtorim celebrates the famed Handi Khuris feast
It would seem like there is a feast or a festival to be celebrated almost every month in Goa. Vasco recently celebrated its Damodar Saptah feast in the Damodar temple. While the temple festivities are done, stalls put up, selling wares are still there and probably will be for the next couple of weeks. Goa […]
The famous Damodar Saptah festival is currently being celebrated in Vasco
It’s a grand affair and one that is more than a century old. We’re talking about the Saptah festival in the port city of Goa – Vasco. The festival is celebrated at the Damodar temple located on Swatantara Path every year at the beginning of Shravan, leading up to Ganesh Chaturti. The festival is the […]
Kerala floods should serve as an eye opener for Goa too
The southern state of Kerala suffered massive damages and losses with the recent floods. The official death toll as of now is approximately 400 but there could still be many more that have lost their lives. Even with the flood waters receding, tens of thousands are still stranded. People have lost their homes and earthly […]
The new Beetle Pub in Porvorim won’t just be another place to party
It’s a car that is often seen on Goa’s roads. With such an iconic shape, the Beetle is possibly one of the most popular vehicles on the planet. Known as the ‘people’s car’, its concept and its functional objectives, was formulated by the leader of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, who wanted a cheap, simple car […]
Drishti advisory asks public to avoid going into the sea during the next 48 hours
The monsoons have been going on in Goa for the last two months with another two to go. However, towards the end of last month, there was a slight lull in the monsoons where the days were quite sunny and humid. But the monsoon seems to have returned in full force once more. This has […]
Chaotic traffic scenes on the route that runs between Panjim and Margao
It’s a scene that has become very familiar to everyone that travels from Margao to Panjim every day. Scores of vehicles stuck end to end on a stretch of road that has bridge and highway going on simultaneously, riddled with potholes. To make matters worse, no one seems to have any patience, resulting in massively […]
How did 15th August come to be celebrated as Independence Day in India?
15th August is India’s Independence Day and is the most important day in Indian history. It’s the day that this mighty country got its freedom from the British. People pay homage to the leaders that fought to make this a reality for the common man. In the days leading up to Independence Day, government buildings […]
Patoienchem Fest is back this Independence Day at Socorro Church Gardens
The much-awaited Patoienchem Fest is back this Independence Day, 15th August 2018. This year the Socorro Socio-Art and Cultural Association in collaboration with Goa Tourism Development Corporation will celebrate 7 Feasts. Villagers from all seven wards of Socorro viz. Ambirna, Arrarim, Carrem, Maina, Porvorim, Vaddem and Zosvaddo will come together to make the Fest a grand […]
Celebrate this Independence Day with some Tricolor delights
Besides being one of the most important days in India’s history, Independence Day is also celebrated with great fervor among the Indian people. In the capital city, a lot of people attend the Independence Day parade and hoisting of the tricolor. Others watch the event on tv. All over the country, special programs, contests, and […]
Drunk drivers booked in 315 cases by Goa police over the weekend
Everyone loves a good party in Goa. The cool sea breeze, the mouthwatering food, the availability of alcohol and the overall laid-back ambiance of the state, draw people by the thousands every year. But what happens if one decides to eat and make merry and then drive under the influence of alcohol? Drunk drivers in […]
