Goan Nisha Madgavkar creates history, wins Ironman 70.3 in Colombo

Nisha Madgavkar at Itonman 70.3, Colombo

A dream does not become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination, and hard work. As much as I’d love to take credit for that line, it’s actually Colin Powell, former United States Secretary of State who said that. The retired 4-star Army General knew a thing or two about keeping your nose to the […]

Foreign coconuts to descend on Goan soil after local ones’ price soar?

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Anyone visiting Goa has to have had at least one or two tender coconuts at the beach. Same goes for longtime residents too. I know I had my fair share while I was growing up. I still love the taste to date. Foreign vs. Local Coconuts It’s a staple food in every Goan household and […]

Fr. Jacome Gonsalves – The Goan Saint to be!

Fr. Jacome Gonsalves https://www.facebook.com/mariusferns?fref=ts

To commemorate the death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Jacome Gonsalves on July 17, a religious service was held at Our Lady of Piety Church, Divar. The villagers also got together and named the main road passing through the island  after Fr. Jacome Gonsalves, who was a son of the soil. The main village road facing […]