South Goa’s coastline from Arossim to Galgibaga is just beautiful
For the smallest state in India with a coastline that’s approximately 102 kilometres long, Goa has some of the most beautiful beaches. While the north has some pretty great ones, it’s clear that South Goa’s beaches are the real gems with their more or less peaceful atmosphere and white, sandy surfaces. Of course, not all […]
The Goa International Kite Festival makes the skies come alive
Every child has flown at least one kite in their childhood. Or tried to. Our parents or grandparents usually took us to the beach to fly these and it usually was a lot of fun. Especially when there was a good breeze that made it fly and loop-de-loop all over the place, inciting happy giggles […]
Dr. Jack de Sequeira: Father of the Opinion Poll in Goa
Can anyone imagine an India where Goa didn’t exist? Where we didn’t have all that is near and dear to us that gave us a strong identity of being Goan? It’s scary as heck to think that Goa almost didn’t come into being. In fact, the efforts of one man alone were what helped shape […]
Chandor: A Goan village steeped in history, heritage and culture
South Goa is famed for its beautiful villages that are surrounded by verdant fields that go on as far as the eye can see. Just like the picturesque village of Loutolim, there is another gorgeous village that is steeped in history, heritage and culture. This is the village of Chandor which showcases not just the […]
Street art makes its debut in Goa with the St+art Goa project
Goa has never seen street art take shape the way it did at the recently concluded Serendipity Arts Festival. The St+art Goa Project curated by Hanif Qureshi was met with mixed feelings and good cheer at the festival. The St+art Goa Project During the Serendipity Arts Festival, it was difficult to miss seeing the billboard-style […]
Young entrepreneur, Malaika Vaz wins National Youth Award
Last week, Goa’s State Youth Award winner Malaika Vaz was presented with the prestigious National Youth Award. She received the award from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports at the National Youth Festival held in Delhi. A mile-long list of achievements for Malaika Vaz The oldest daughter of well-known local businessman, Mac Vaz and […]
Loutolim: A peaceful lush green village in South Goa
Located in South Goa, the beautiful village of Loutolim with its lush paddy fields and magnificent Goan houses is truly something to behold. Some of the finest examples of architecture can be seen here in the numerous old houses and mansions that are scattered all over the village. It is also famous for the Ancestral […]
Strong ties bind Portugal and Goa together
Anyone that’s lived or visited in Goa knows all about the strong ties that the state has with Portugal. The Portuguese ruled Goa for over 450 years before the state was liberated in 1961. In spite of this, it has still left behind a ton of influences in many aspects of Goan life. Goans have […]
Lok Utsav 2018 starts tomorrow at Kala Academy
The Lok Utsav festival is all set to grace Goa once again at Kala Academy. This annual festival which usually runs for 10 days will take place at the Darya Sangam venue in the premises. Each year, the Lok Utsav presents a blend of folk artistry and handicrafts from all over India under one roof. […]
Old Monk creator is no more. Kapil Mohan passes away at 88.
To quote Captain Jack Sparrow, “where has the rum gone?”. In a major blow to the beverage industry, Kapil Mohan, the creator of the iconic Old Monk passed away on Sunday, the 7th of January 2018 according to reports on social media. These reports say that he died from sudden massive cardiac arrest at his […]
