Dynamic women are at the heart of Nordic Intent in Goa

The dynamic women of Nordic Intent

Muhammad Ali Jinnah said, “No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men.” This is a belief that the founders of Nordic Intent, the Goa-based startup accelerator and incubator hold true. With a workforce of close to fifty percent women, company directors Caleb and Judah Fernandez have set the standard for […]

The new Beetle Pub in Porvorim won’t just be another place to party

beetle

It’s a car that is often seen on Goa’s roads. With such an iconic shape, the Beetle is possibly one of the most popular vehicles on the planet. Known as the ‘people’s car’, its concept and its functional objectives, was formulated by the leader of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, who wanted a cheap, simple car […]

Happy 7th birthday to Bakers Street in Porvorim on the Chogm road

Bakers Street

Along the Chogm road in Porvorim sits a quaint and cozy café filled with some of the most mouthwatering and delicious smelling sandwiches and pastries. One of the best cafés in town, it’s a much-loved place to get a great cup of coffee and catch up with friends. It’s Bakers Street and guess what? They […]

Special art show for Goa’s special artists at Kala Academy

special artists

In the last few years, Goa has become a centre of cultural occasions and affairs. The Monte Music Festival and the Ketevan World Music Festival are two examples of such cultural functions with music at the forefront. The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA) in Old Goa houses some of the best examples of Indo-Portuguese Christian […]

Time to say goodbye to Guirim Coconut Trees

Guirim Coconut Trees

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday criticized environment protection laws, arguing that, ironically, they sometimes come in the way of protecting the environment itself. He cited the case of the solid waste garbage treatment plant at Saligao, which was stalled after a case was filed at the National Green Tribunal. “A regulatory authority and judicial […]

WRD minister pays a surprise visit to the dept, finds a few staffers sleeping on job

WRD surprise visit, Vinod Palyekar

Water Resource Department Minister Vinod Palyekar paid a surprise visit to the Porvorim WRD office on Tuesday. On his visit the minister found some of the staffers napping and some were absent without prior notice or permission. “We have visited and seen many irregularities going on, I have directed the executive engineer to issue them […]

Hunger strike in Porvorim touches 50 days, no justice yet

A follow-up to our earlier article on Balkrishna, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 50 days reveals his helplessness. As we had earlier mentioned, he continues to be on a hunger strike. He is striking so that a headmistress of a Taleigao based school is held accountable for her alleged mistreatment of […]

Death for the man on hunger strike in Porvorim ?

hunger strike in Porvorim

His photos are trending on Facebook and his issue is being discussed on various social media platforms. However, the man on a hunger strike in Porvorim is still seeking justice after 35 days of protest. Sitting under the scorching sun for over a month, Balkrishna’s skin is severely sun burnt. However, a parched throat and […]