Celebrating Mahashivratri in honor of Lord Shiva
An important Hindu festival, Mahashivratri is celebrated every year in honor of Lord Shiva. The name literally translates to “great night of Shiva” and the festival is celebrated in India and Nepal too. It is celebrated on the new moon day in the month of Maagha according to the Hindu calendar. This festival is particularly […]
Ash Wednesday – when Catholics prepare for the resurrection of Jesus
Ash Wednesday is one of the most important days in the liturgical calendar as well as the life of every Catholic. It is the beginning of a period of fasting and abstinence for a majority of the Catholic community that lasts for 40 days, not counting the Sundays in between. It arrives on the heels […]
‘The Local Beat’ – Experience Vintage Goa through the eyes of a local
The Local Beat was born out of a desire to showcase “sobit Goi” (beautiful Goa) through the eyes of ‘locals’, the ‘gaunkars’, those born and brought up in Goa – Like the village ‘poder’ (baker), ‘padre’ (Catholic priest), ‘bhatt’ (Hindu priest), ‘dudhkaars’ (milkmen) & even the local auto rickshaw-driver. So, after scouring Goa and chatting with locals across […]
The Big Fat Fatorda Carnival Blast 2018 is all set to begin today
Just like Panjim has a Samba Square during the days of Carnival, Fatorda will also have a similar set up called the Big Fat Fatorda Carnival Blast 2018. Organised by ‘We For Fatorda” (A Vijai Sardesai Initiative), the Big Fat Fatorda Carnival Blast 2018 takes place at the Opinion Poll Square from 7 pm onwards. […]
The Carnival parade gets a total of 48 entries this year
Its D-day and Carnival 2018 is here! For the next four days, the streets of Goa will turn into one big party with parades happening in Panjim, Margao, Vasco, Ponda, Calangute and Mapusa. The Panjim Carnival parade is taking a different route this year. The committee received 48 entries for the float parade that takes […]
Here are some romantic restaurants to eat at this Valentines Day
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. It’s probably the same when it comes to women. Especially when the food is truly delicious and well prepared. Food is an intimate experience. Memories are made and friendships become stronger as does love sometimes. And we can’t forget that if the dinner […]
The history and mystery of Valentines Day is uncovered
Ah! The month of love, or amor as people in Goa like to say, is here. And with it comes the 14th of February, better known as Valentines Day. It’s a day when a lot of people decide to be mushy and romantic with significant others. They give them chocolates, hearts, flowers, romance and the works […]
San Ima makes music differently and comes to you Live@248
We’ve been listening to some pretty eclectic beats and music stylings since the New Year began in Goa. All kinds of music festivals have happened or are going to happen. Plus there are also these little shows that happen at out-of-the-way restaurants and venues that most of us have never heard of. In this case, […]
The beautiful Reis Magos Church in Verem
And a beautiful one it is. So much is spoken about the famous Reis Magos fort that people tend to forget about the lovely Reis Magos Church located at the side of it. The tiny fishing village with the same name, on the banks of the Mandovi river, is home to both these historical buildings. […]
A joy ride no more! People to be charged on the Panaji-Betim Ferry
What was a joy ride for many a domestic and foreign tourist will be lackluster soon? The Goa River Navigation Department (RND), plans on imposing a fee on passengers; people crossing from Panaji to Betim via the Ferry service will have to think again. The Panajim-Betim Ferry service will be free no longer. With a […]
