Funny things that happen at Goan Catholic weddings

So wedding season is upon us again and I swear this is the time when Goan Catholic families go a little insane. Especially the ones that have eligible daughters and sons. Suddenly, its all about marrying off your kid just because someone else’s doing the same thing. And there are some pretty funny things that […]
Let’s save the oldest stone inscription in Goa’s history

Goa’s history dates back to prehistoric times The fourth century AD was the era of the Badami Chalukya rule in Goa. Who were the Badami Chalukyas? You’ve probably heard of the Kadambas (most Goans have, we use the Kadamba bus services so we remember that dynasty). Once the Kadamba dynasty declined, the Chalukya dynasty took […]
Lupin Labs in Goa gets warning letter from USFDA

Goa has a number of Pharma companies. Lupin Labs, Merck, Glenmark, Blue Cross, Abbott, and Zydus Cadila are some of the well-known names. There are also a number of smaller Pharma companies located in Goa. Together they bring in sizeable tax revenues to Goa. They also help counterbalance the belief that Goa’s economy is solely […]
Become a silent sentinel against traffic violations via Whatsapp and earn cash rewards

Sound too good to be true? That remains to be seen. In a state where traffic is out of control pretty much all the time and violators almost never get caught, the police have come up with a way to turn citizens into ‘silent sentinels’ against traffic violations, themselves. According to a TOI article, adapted from […]
Alorna Fort in Pernem taluka to get a new look

Goa is a land of many surprises. It’s approximately 105 kilometres of coastline with some of the most beautiful beaches in the country isn’t the only reason that people come to visit. There’s the food, the nightlife and shopping as well to a certain extent. And being so rich in history and heritage, another thing […]
When Science and Art collide to create the Story of Space

The Story of Space event is finally here. From the 10th of November to the 19th, the capital city, Panaji will see itself come alive and get lost in space. The event provides a unique opportunity for everyone to learn about and experience space from a number of perspectives by promoting inquiry and exploration. It is […]
Goa-Mumbai ferry service to begin in December, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces

The much-awaited ferry service between Goa and Mumbai will be restarted in December. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the ferry project will be a part of the Sagar Mala project, the Union government’s initiative towards modernizing India’s ports. There was a ferry operating on this route until the 1980s. The service stopped because the […]
Four Goan films will be shown at IFFI 2017 along with new activities

The IFFI 2017 is set to be a grand extravaganza this year with some different activities. From the 20th of November to the 28th there is going to be lots for delegates and non-delegates at the film festival which happens every year towards the end of November. This year, there are four Goan films scheduled […]
Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa organizes Octave 2017

The month of November is certainly shaping up to be one that is chockful of events. The inaugural of the 1st edition of Octave 2017, a celebration of North Eastern culture happens today at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao and it goes on until the 12th of November. This cultural extravaganza will present folk arts and […]
Sula Selections ‘Globe in a Glass’ Roadshow 2017 comes to Goa

The first edition of the Sula Selections ‘Globe in a Glass’ event took place in 3 cities, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore last year and was a great success. This year the Roadshow travels to Goa on the 11th of November, then heads to Pune on the 13th and ends in Mumbai on the 15th. It […]