Travelling in the new JanShatabdi Vistadome from Mumbai to Goa
The Janashatabdi used to be the fastest train from Mumbai to Goa. It probably still is. On its regular run, it takes an estimated eight hours to reach from Dadar to Thivim. Folks who want a fast trip, opt for this train. The main perceived drawback was that there were no sleepers on this train. […]
Talented youngsters win the Annual Fado Competition at Semana da Cultura Indo-Portuguesa 2017
The 10th of November 2017 saw the hall at Instituto Menezes Braganza come alive with excitement and anticipation. The eager audience present there was awaiting the melodious and familiar melancholic notes that the Portuguese fado is so famous for. The ninth edition of the Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa (Goa) hosted its “5th Concurso de Fado” […]
Sanika Keskar was never offered a wheelchair by the temple management, says her mother
The recent incident where 17-year old Sanika Keskar was denied entry to the Mangueshi Temple due to being handicapped and in a wheelchair has now taken a different turn. No wheelchair was offered, says Sanika Keskar’s mother On the 18th of October, Sanika Keskar, a Class XI humanities student of Mahatma Education Society in Panvel, […]
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 […]