Goa’s Popular Flea Markets
Goa, with its bohemian charm and eclectic culture, is not only a haven for beach lovers and party enthusiasts but also a paradise for shopaholics. The state is renowned for its vibrant flea markets, where locals and tourists alike, can indulge in a unique shopping experience. These markets offer a kaleidoscope of colours, aromas, and […]
Shocking video of Surajit Ganguly emerges, sacked for alleged molestation of minor girl
In a shocking incident that came to light on Twitter last night, swimming coach Surajit Ganguly was outed on the microblogging platform for allegedly molesting a 15-year-old female swimmer. The tweet was posted by filmmaker Vinod Kapri, in which he included two still frames from the molestation video, along with two pictures of the coach, […]
You’ve been picking and storing mangoes wrong your whole life!
We’re heading into the last couple of weeks in March, which means just one thing – mangoes! Yes, mango season is starting soon, and you can already see the trees flowering. The smell of green mangoes is in the air, and very soon, the markets will be full of the sweet, pulpy, and utterly scrumptious […]
A terrible Thursday for a mother and her young son in Mapusa
The phrase ‘Accidents will happen’ is usually said to someone to console them in the event of a small, harmless accident happening. But what does one say when an accident occurs due to negligence and/or reckless driving, resulting in horrific injuries and even death? How does one console the family members of a victim or […]
Goa’s poor air quality could soon leave all breathless
The pollution in Goa’s air is almost visible to the naked eye. One can especially see this when driving over the Mandovi bridge into Panjim. It’s almost as though the state capital is covered in a faint haze. Only as one gets closer does he realize that it’s pollution and not mist. Today’s article in […]
The Milagres Feast – Its significance to Catholics and Hindus in Goa
Milagres Feast, celebrated on the second Monday after Easter, holds great significance to Goan Catholics and Hindus. People from all walks of life throng the Mapusa Church of St. Jerome to venerate Our Lady of Miracles or ‘Milagres Saibinn’. What makes Milagres Feast so significant According to folklore, there were seven virginal sisters. Lairai, Mhamai, […]
Mapusa Market. It’s history and culture. Digitally preserved.
Far away from Toronto, or London, or Dubai, or Sydney… your beloved Mapusa Market can now be just a few clicks away. A group of graphic artists have captured the sheer energy and the unique culture of this iconic market and stored all of it online at http://mapusamarket.net These artists have mapped the entire market […]
Mapusa shines bright as LED Streetlights Inaugurated
Sandip Falari, Chairperson of Mapusa Municipal Council along with Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) Vice-Chairman Sudhir Kandolkar recently inaugurated the LED streetlights installed at the entrance of the town. The streetlights are part of the beautification project. The project includes the widening of the road leading to Mapusa and construction of footpaths. The estimated […]
Patrolling with more intensity –Mapusa authorities prepare for Ganesh
Authorities in MAPUSA are increasing safety and security measures ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Meeting with Mandals Mapusa police recently conducted a meeting with all Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals. Representatives of the Mandals were briefed about the measures to be adopted. Mapusa Police Officials Mahesh Gaonkar and Tushar Lotlikar advised the representatives of 11 Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals […]
Goan tourism past, present & the future
Back in the colonial times Portuguese men were referred to as ‘Paklo’, but after liberation (19th December 1961) another type of Paklo entered the scene. These white men and women did not use military force to conquer, they arrived as guest and gave boost to a tradition that still lives on; today known as ‘Tourism’. […]
