Today, the 18th of June, we celebrate Goa Revolution Day

revolution

In the heart of Panjim lies one of its most famous roads. A favourite shopping location for both locals and tourists alike, 18th June Road is home to a lot of shops known for their fantastic wares. And like most of the main roads in Goa, its history is well-known. Today, the 18th of June, […]

Goa’s nightingales shall sing again at Vem Cantar 2018

Vem Cantar

Goa has always been known as the premier tourist destination in India. From it’s rolling hills to the lush green fields and the sandy beaches and the shimmering Arabian sea, everyone wants to come to Goa. The food is mouthwatering and the ambiance is just lovely. And even though it’s the smallest state in the […]

Help young Ana Raisa da Costa get better from her illness

Help

They say charity begins at home and now, more than ever, that statement holds completely true. 29 year old Ana Raisa da Costa needs your help. A Margao girl all her life, she is now battling a multitude of serious medical complications which are ruining her chances of living a quality life. We would, therefore, […]

The Formalin-in-fish row in Goa continues to haunt the public

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Ever since the FDA raid and their subsequent discovery of Formalin in the fish being supplied to Goa, last week, there have been repeated requests on public forums for Goans to stop eating fish. The Formalin-in-fish row has resulted in Goa’s fish markets being more or less deserted. Whatever fish is still being supplied in […]

FDA raid at Goa’s major fish markets, Formalin found in fish

Formalin

Fish is the staple diet of most Goans. It’s rare that one will find a Goan household that doesn’t consume fish as part of their daily meal. However, after a raid by the FDA on Thursday, Goa could be looking at a shutdown on the supply of fish to its major fish markets. The reason? […]

Margao’s newly renovated fish market is the talk of the town

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Monday was an auspicious day for the people of Margão. Exactly 17 years ago, the  SGPDA fish market was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar. Today, it has been renovated and remodeled on the same lines as the one in Dubai. With the success of completing the renovation work and opening this newly renovated fish […]

Goa’s poor air quality could soon leave all breathless

air quality

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 […]

Margao city is South Goa’s proud capital with lots of Portuguese influences

Portuguese influences

Goa has five main towns, or cities if you will. Panjim, Mapusa, Vasco, Ponda, and Margao. While Panjim is the state capital, Margao city is considered to be the commercial capital of Goa. It’s also the second largest city in the state and a well-known cultural hub with a lot of Portuguese influences. The city […]