Ronaldinho to Pendolino- Can Goa reach final?
He came, he saw, he conquered! That’s the impression we got from Ronaldinho’s performance for Goa in the ongoing Premier Futsal competition. His debut against Kolkata may not have been something to write home about, but his 2nd game was undoubtedly out of this world, as he scored 5 goals in a 7-2 demolition of […]
The Legend of Abbe Faria- Father of Hypnotherapy
Thousands of locals and tourists glide through the bustling streets of Goa’s Capital, Panaji on a daily basis. There are many fine buildings to gaze upon, but how many of us pay close attention to the statues. One of these prominent bronze statues was sculpted to commemorate the Goan Monk, Jose Custodio de Faria, better known […]
Panaji & Gao (Mali) might become sister cities
Goa has for centuries shared relations with Africa. Till the 18th Century, Goa was the capital of the Eastern Portuguese Empire that stretched from Africa to East Asia. After the colonial rule ended in Goa, the bond with Africa weakened, although the ties seem to be on a revival again. A few days ago Mali’s […]
6 Habits Goans can learn from successful people
Success comes to those who strive for it. It may not be easy but a little effort in the right direction might go a long way. Observing the people who are considered to be successful in the society may teach us a thing or two. A few habits have been listed out that successful people […]
How and why is Gold smuggled into Goa?
There are numerous reports being filed country wide about gold worth thousands, lakhs and sometimes even crores being smuggled into the country. It is not a surprising phenomenon since the Central Government had hiked the import duties on gold. Gold smuggled into the country is being sold at a cheaper rate compared to the gold […]
First Zico, now Ronaldinho- Goa it’s time to Samba!
Over the last two years, Goa has gone crazy over Zico, the Brazilian star of yesteryear who has guided the FC Goa franchise from the sidelines with great success. It still feels like yesterday, when the ISL title was in touching distance, before it was painfully snatched from our grasp in the dying minutes. Now […]
Checkout what a mosquito can do to humans!
After last summer’s scorching heat, the rains arrived as a welcome relief to Goans. The rains however brought their own set of worries with them. It is a well known fact that stagnated water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Hence, it is very important to keep the surroundings clean, especially making sure the water […]
An unusual answer to Goa’s road safety problem
Goa is the smallest state in India and it has one of the highest number of vehicles per capita, not only in the country but in the world. Economic progress and increased accessibility to funds has lead to a spike in the amount of motor vehicles being purchased in Goa. It is not wrong to […]
Defend yourself, all you Goans!
In one of the previous articles I wrote about Goa being a safe destination for Women. There were many Goans and tourists who criticized and stated facts that Goa is no longer the paradise everyone had envisioned; especially for young women. Who to blame? A few responses from the public blame the government for not […]
Kunbi Tribal Facts
Did you know that apart from the Gowdas, the Kunbi tribe were the earliest settlers of Goa? Tribe History Kunbis, are arguably the earliest settlers of Goa. They are a sturdy tribal community mostly settled in Salcete Taluka, who were Hindus, were converted to Christianity during the Portuguese era, have still retained the most ancient […]
