Shop it up at Pop It Up Turns 2 this weekend at Taleigao Community hall
Shopping. Something all women, and some men love to do. From clothing, shoes, household items, food items, home decor, electronics and so much more, everything is easily available on the Internet. Of course, buying off the Net has its disadvantages. Even though you get a variety of choice, chances are you will end up with […]
Kesarval Spring is an iconic water body in the heart of Goa
Located at Quelossim, just off the NH 17 which runs through the Verna plateau, lies one of Goa’s most iconic springs known as the Kesarval Spring. This spring used to be a well-known picnic spot for locals and tourists alike. The Kesarval Spring The spring gets its name from the word ‘Kesar-val’, from the Indian […]
Have a good laugh with Konkani comedy film ‘O La La’ this weekend
A big part of Goa’s charm and culture is its music and tiatrs. Almost everyone living in Goa has attended concerts that showcase the Konkani music talent in the state. Similarly, people have watched tiatrs, musical plays that have themes usually dedicated to some kind of social issue or goings on in the world. It […]
All women crew of INSV Tarini felicitated at the Taj Fort Aguada
INSV Tarini and her all-women crew were greeted by many on their return to Goa’s shores. After riding the high and stormy seas, the yacht arrived in Goa on Monday, 21st May 2018. It was a triumphant return for the 6 women that undertook the expedition titled ‘‘Navika Sagar Parikrama’ with the aim of ‘empowering women […]
Not guilty, pleads Goan youth accused of sexual misconduct in UK
Towards the end of December 2017, a young Goan man working in the UK was accused of sexual misconduct. As the initial story went, Francisco Pereira from Southall had chatted with and arranged to meet two 12-year-old girls. Furthermore, he was also believed to have sent them sexually explicit messages and images via text. He […]
No Nipah virus alerts for Goa says state government
In the old days, getting sick wasn’t unheard of or seen but it didn’t seem to be deadly. Not like it is in this day and age. People caught colds, coughs, viral fever, malaria and other illnesses. But today, it seems as if there is a mutated version of all these plus newer illnesses for […]
Famous chef Ritu Dalmia launches her DIVA brand of restaurants in Goa
It’s no secret. Goa is a melting pot of food. From local seafood to North Indian, South Indian and even Japanese cuisines, Goa’s got it all. Italian food is also a big hit in Goa with a few restaurants serving this kind of cuisine in certain places in the state. Enter a brand and a […]
Margao celebrated its famous Purumentachem Fest this past Sunday
Every year, toward the end of May, Margao’s Church of the Holy Spirit celebrates it’s famous Purumentache Fest. This year, the feast was celebrated on 20th May and was attended by people from Margao and the surrounding villages. The feast celebrations include a high mass on the day and an outdoor fair that lasts approximately […]
City surveillance on trial basis in Panjim as part of the Smart City Mission
Panjim is going through various processes to become one of India’s Smart Cities under the central government’s Smart City Mission. As a Smart City, Panjim should see a lot of improvements in the infrastructure of the state capital. These would include integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, air quality sensors, radio frequency identification (RFID) […]
The women voyagers of INSV-Tarini return to Goa today
After what must have been a grueling 8 months at sea, the women voyagers of INSV-Tarini finally return to Goa’s shores. The 6 all-women crew, of the Goa-built yatch, have made maritime history with their round-the-world voyage. All 6 are officers in the Indian Navy. Women voyagers sail back into Goa INSV-Tarini is named after […]
