Colour your world at any of these Holi parties in 2018
It’s true, Holi, the Festival of Colours originally came to be a commemoration of good triumphing evil. It became known as “Festival of Colors” from Lord Krishna, a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, who played pranks on the village girls by drenching them in water and colors. In the same way, it’s become a tradition for […]
The Holi festival is an explosion of brilliant color and fun for all
The Holi festival commemorates the victory of good over evil, brought about by the burning and destruction of the demoness named Holika. This was enabled through unwavering devotion to the Hindu god of preservation, Lord Vishnu. Holi got its name as the “Festival of Colors” from Lord Krishna, a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, who liked […]
Celebrating Mahashivratri in honor of Lord Shiva
An important Hindu festival, Mahashivratri is celebrated every year in honor of Lord Shiva. The name literally translates to “great night of Shiva” and the festival is celebrated in India and Nepal too. It is celebrated on the new moon day in the month of Maagha according to the Hindu calendar. This festival is particularly […]
Nobel Prize Series 2018 in Goa in the month of February
A collaboration between The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and the Nobel Media AB, Sweden has allowed the Nobel Prize Series to be held in India for 5 years. It is truly an exciting initiative which brings together Nobel Laureates and eminent scientists to stimulate innovation […]
Republic Day – The day the Constitution of India came into effect
The 26th of January, 1950 is a day that India will never forget. The Indian Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system. This completed the country’s transition towards becoming an independent republic and replaced the Government of India Act (1935) as the […]
Lok Utsav 2018 starts tomorrow at Kala Academy
The Lok Utsav festival is all set to grace Goa once again at Kala Academy. This annual festival which usually runs for 10 days will take place at the Darya Sangam venue in the premises. Each year, the Lok Utsav presents a blend of folk artistry and handicrafts from all over India under one roof. […]
Sanika Keskar was never offered a wheelchair by the temple management, says her mother
The recent incident where 17-year old Sanika Keskar was denied entry to the Mangueshi Temple due to being handicapped and in a wheelchair has now taken a different turn. No wheelchair was offered, says Sanika Keskar’s mother On the 18th of October, Sanika Keskar, a Class XI humanities student of Mahatma Education Society in Panvel, […]
Become a silent sentinel against traffic violations via Whatsapp and earn cash rewards
Sound too good to be true? That remains to be seen. In a state where traffic is out of control pretty much all the time and violators almost never get caught, the police have come up with a way to turn citizens into ‘silent sentinels’ against traffic violations, themselves. According to a TOI article, adapted from […]
Alorna Fort in Pernem taluka to get a new look
Goa is a land of many surprises. It’s approximately 105 kilometres of coastline with some of the most beautiful beaches in the country isn’t the only reason that people come to visit. There’s the food, the nightlife and shopping as well to a certain extent. And being so rich in history and heritage, another thing […]
When Science and Art collide to create the Story of Space
The Story of Space event is finally here. From the 10th of November to the 19th, the capital city, Panaji will see itself come alive and get lost in space. The event provides a unique opportunity for everyone to learn about and experience space from a number of perspectives by promoting inquiry and exploration. It is […]
