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 […]
In Goa the forest cover has increased, surprised?
Spat of development across the state has many Goans concerned over the environmental degradation that is taking place due to it. A recent survey in regards to forest cover carried out by the state government has surprised many. According to the the 2015 forest survey of India report, Goa has witnessed an increase of 5 […]
Truly Cool Wheels – A Tourist experience
Written by Anita A. Love-Williams Goa is beautiful and beloved to me. Charmed by the panoramas, I bicycled around and this worked miracles in both my mobility and health during my lengthy stay. Being a tourist and quite naturally concerned for my health and safety, I chose to bicycle in eclectic North Goa. I used […]
The Curse of Saligao – Fact or Fiction?
The Story of Agostin According to some old folk , there lived a frightening character in the village of Saligao. The mention of his name could send shivers down the spine of even the sternest folk in the little Goan village of Saligao. His name was Sonzil Agostin. His rise to popularity was the belief everyone […]
The jackfruit festival ‘Ponsachem fest’, an alternative to Sao Joao?
When the entire state looks forward to Sao Joao, Socorro, a village in North Goa will be celebrating Ponsachem fest. The festival centres around jackfruit and features a variety of dishes made from it by the villagers. This will be the second edition of Jackfruit festival which was organised for the first time last year […]
