Major tragedy averted recently – First Mandovi and then Zuari
The inevitable finally happens! A Crane breaks off from its tower and falls into the River Mandovi at the Construction site of the new 3rd Mandovi Bridge joining Porvorim to Panjim. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, 24th October 2017. A major tragedy was averted. Site workers said there were no casualties. According to reports, […]
Zumba for a Cause and Dance For Pink against Breast Cancer
Zumba has been around for a while and has gained quite a bit of momentum in Goa over the last few years. Created by Colombian dancer and cyclist/choreographer Alberto “Beto” “Power Pedal” Perez during the 1990’s in Cali, Colombia, this program is not only fun but also beneficial in helping keep fit. Zumba is a […]
Greenpeace crew discuss environmental issues with local Goans
On Monday, Greenpeace’s campaign sail vessel, Rainbow Warrior III, made its maiden voyage to India and finally anchored off the Aguada Bay. Interestingly the ship’s captain, first officer, and the second officer were all women. Captain Hettie Geenen from the Netherlands and her 16 member crew from 14 countries, were very happy to invite on board […]
India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW) 2017 hits the ramp this week
In a few hours from now, the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa will be abuzz with the latest season of India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW as it is also known) for 2017. Goa has always been known for it’s laidback and chill atmosphere as well as a prime party zone for people from all over […]
Stray dog makes flight abort take off
A few days ago we reported how the Hospicio in Margoa recorded 2,130 dog bite cases this year, so far. The menace of these stray dogs goes beyond the dog bites. One of those stray dogs has now caused a flight at the Dabolim International Airport to suddenly abort take off. Fortunately, no one was […]
Sethu Centre – Building Bridges to Hope and Understanding
Sethu is a charitable trust based in Goa, India, which helps children get the best out of their lives as they grow and develop. Founded in 2005, their mission is to be a bridge between children and their families, their schools and their communities to foster their complete development through assessments, therapy, educational initiatives, training, awareness, […]
Learn Krav Maga, Self Defense, in Goa.
You’ve probably heard of Bruce Lee’s Kung Fu. But that’s passé now. Today, right here in Goa, we have our very own expert in the latest form of self-defense training called Krav Maga. His name is Elroy Vaz, his parents live in Calangute and he holds the position of being Regional Director and Lead Instructor […]
Jila Bakery – One of Goa’s best bakeries
Conceived in the home of Jose Inacio and Ludovina Antao, J-I-L-A, in 1972, Jila is a bakery with a difference. Quite difficult to find and far from the city hub, Jila Bakery is nestled in the ancestral village of Loutolim, South Goa. A bakery inside a home Except for a small little tell-tale signboard to […]
3 Forts – Cabo de Rama, Corjuem and St. Estevam
Cabo de Rama Fort – Cancona South Goa This 18th Century Portuguese fort is situated in South Goa and acted as the sentinel of Goa’s southernmost borders. Portuguese claimed the Cabo de Rama Fort after defeating the Raja (King) of Soonda. They renovated the fort and equipped it with 21 guns, a military barracks, a […]
Things you will hear most Goan moms say every day
We rarely take the time to listen to what most Goan moms say every day. We tend to take it lightly but it actually sounds funny and is a blessing at times. Every day is an adventure with exciting new memories to be created. But they often seem to be repeating the same things on […]
