A ropeway from Panaji to Reis Magos fort
Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar informed the state assembly on Monday that a 1.24 km long ropeway will connect Panaji to 16th century Reis Magos fort. The ropeway is planned on the Mandovi river in order to boost tourism in Goa. “The length of the stretch (one-way) between Panaji to Reis Magos is 1,240 metres. The […]
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 […]
The enchanting story of Mhamai Kamat House in Panaji!
Mhamai Kamat house is located opposite the statue of Abbe Faria. Many people have passed by it without knowing the interesting story behind the house or rather the family that resides into it. The family was torn apart in the 16th Century by the much dreaded Crusades under taken by Jesuit Missionaries in Salcete […]
THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY.
Mary, the Immaculate Conception or Nossa Senhora da Conceição was protected from the stain of original sin first during her conception in her mothers womb. It was a singular privilege and grace of God granted for the merits of Jesus Christ. She was free from original sin and filled with sanctifying grace when her soul was […]
