Goan Butterfly seeks Usain Bolt showdown in China

Goan butterfly

A seventy-two year old sprint queen from Canacona, Perpetua Fernandes e Jaques has been selected to represent India at the 20th Asian Masters Athletics championship 2017 in China. Nicknamed “Butterfly” by her well-wishers and neighbours, Perpetua is all set to conquer new boundaries and glory after being selected for 20th Asian masters Athletics championship 2017 […]

Which church in Goa received the ‘Golden Rose’ from the Pope?

There are many unknown facts about Goa and this is an attempt to unravel one of it. Many know churches located in Old Goa are famous world over. It serves as a tourist attraction and pilgrimage site as well. But visitors (tourists and locals) are unaware that one of these churches has received a ‘Golden […]

Top 3 must see churches in Old Goa!

Old Goa city being the centre of Portuguese focus during the 16th century saw many great building beings constructed. In fact, the city had some of the most spectacular churches not only in Asia but also around the world. Being the capital of Goa and prosperity in trade had made large churches being commissioned possible. […]