Remembering the legend that was Percival Noronha

Percival Noronha

The in-roads of Fontainhas are steeped in history, and while the keen passer-by draws inspiration from the history and architecture that surrounds, it’s not very often that they get to speak to and hear first-hand, about how the history of the very road they are standing on has come to be. Behind the maroon walls […]

Vince Costa just put Curtorim and Goa on the map in the most epic way

‘Saxtticho Koddo - The Granary of Salcete’

Almost four years ago, Curtorim based musician Vince Costa released his debut music album titled ‘Saint and Sinner’. The album was written and recorded in his hometown, the village itself serving as a backdrop for his anecdotal tunes about life in the South, assembled with great care personally in his home studio. The album garnered […]

The relics of St Ketevan return to India after a year in Georgia

St Ketevan

Every year at the end of February, the St Augustine Tower at Old Goa becomes the site of the Ketevan World Music Festival. This is an event that is awaited by many, especially those that love classical music. The Ketevan World Music Festival is an event that pairs music with a religious coexistence; a space […]

The wonderful world of books at the Goa State Central Library in Panjim

Central Library

Reading is a favorite pasttime of a lot of people. Each one’s taste in books is different and people tend to visit bookstores looking out for their favorites. If they can’t be found, they’ll turn to the online world and pick up books from a website like Amazon. However, not everyone is inclined to take […]

Institute Menezes Braganza, a prominent cultural institution in Goa

institution

The Institute Menezes Braganza is an iconic building in Panjim. Located along the main road that leads to Dona Paula, it has been around for decades. In fact, this institution was commissioned and built during Portuguese rule in Goa, in the late 19th century. An institution that promotes literature, art, and culture in the state […]

How did 15th August come to be celebrated as Independence Day in India?

Independence Day

15th August is India’s Independence Day and is the most important day in Indian history. It’s the day that this mighty country got its freedom from the British. People pay homage to the leaders that fought to make this a reality for the common man. In the days leading up to Independence Day, government buildings […]

Peace and tranquility in the beautiful village of Aldona

Aldona

An old article in the Times of India describes the village of Aldona as one of great wealth. Between its gorgeous location and the number of talented Goan personalities produced by this village, that statement could very well be true. Aldona stands on the banks of one of the Mandovi’s tributaries with a backdrop of […]

Beneath modern Naroa, Divar lies centuries of archaeological history

Naroa is a small village located on the easternmost tip of Divar. It claims to be a blessed village due to its location at the confluence of three branches of the Mandovi river. The Hindus referred to it as ‘tirth’ (holy water) which they believed washed away their sins after a dip in it. Naroa, […]

The Pilar Seminary, a place of great spirituality and learning

Pilar Seminary

It’s a view like no other. The 360-degree view of Goa’s lush green fields, hills and even the sea from the Pilar hillock is definitely something to behold. The village of Pilar once formed a part of the great Kadamba dynasty in Goa. Therefore, it’s no surprise that there were a lot of artifacts found […]