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Rachol, home to one of Asia’s oldest seminaries and a famous fort
Rachol is another village located in Salcete. Also known as Raitura, it is also where the famous Rachol Seminary is…
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The day a Portuguese Emperor built a Hindu Temple
It took none other than the King in Portugal to provide his seal to an order for establishment of the…
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Romaans in your Pocket
Not many of you will remember this, but once upon a time there existed pocket sized Konkani romance novels called…
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Kunbi Tribal Facts
Did you know that apart from the Gowdas, the Kunbi tribe were the earliest settlers of Goa? Tribe History Kunbis,…
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Tambdi Surla temple and its cool origin story!
Tambdi Surla temple can be called a hidden gem (Literally!). Nested at the foothills of Western Ghats the temple is…
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What was Goa like before the Portuguese?
Ever wondered what was Goa like before the Portuguese rule? This article gives you a brief history before the Portuguese…
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Migration of Goans – an age old tradition?
A substantial number of Goans migrate out of Goa for various reasons. Education, jobs etc are prominent reasons for them…
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Dona Paula – fact or fiction?
Some say she was an adulterous woman, some say a lonely widow. How many actually know the real story behind…
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STRANGERS BURIED IN GOA
A peculiar site reveals itself near Raj Bhavan (Governor’s official residence) in Dona Paula. A cemetery located right next to…
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