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GOA: Sun, Sand and Possibilities

Goa comes under the Western Ghats region, a unique and fragile ecosystem along the west coast of India that has been under immense pressure in recent years from the unsustainable development. This 1600 km long mountainous stretch forms the entrance to the annual monsoon to the country, offers the best of sea-beaches in this part [...]

Goa Medical College: Genesis 2010-Day 1

Genesis 2010 is a two day event designed to provide a platform for the show casing of the immense talent Goa holds in the fields of art, music, dancing and literature. It is our endeavor to bring together all the colleges of Goa, in the heart of the city, for a weekend of fun, frolic, [...]

Recognise Cuncolim revolt history: Delegation meet Goa CM

A delegation of Cuncolim Chieftons Memorial Trust  led by Prof.Verossimo Coutinho in a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister Shri Digamber Kamat at Margao on Saturday has demanded that the Goa government should recognize the history of the Cuncolim revolt of 16th century . The delegation included Shri Shantaram Naik M.P.freedom fighter Shri Flaviano Dias ,Chairperson [...]

48th Goa Liberation Day Celebrated with Great Respect

The 48th Goa Liberation day was celebrated with great respect at the Campal Parade grounds in Panaji on Saturday, Dec 19.
Chief minister Digambar Kamat unfurled the National Tricolour and took the salute. The Chief minister then inspected the parade which was followed by march past by the Goa Police platoon, NCC cadet platoon, Fire Services, [...]

Beach Holiday Among The Churches Of Goa

Renowned for the cool beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture, the smallest state of India, Goa is an ideal place for Christmas holidays. Domestic and international tourists visit the place, with rich flora and fauna, every year.
Church Of Our Lady of the Rosary: The oldest church built in the 16th century, is [...]

Goan beach houses: four of the best

Vivenda dos Palhacos, Majorda

While this beautifully restored Hindu-Portuguese hacienda is situated in the middle of a village, so not strictly a beach house, it has the feel of one and arguably the best beach in Goa (Majorda) is a 10-minute walk away, or no time at all in a car. Charming brother and sister hosts [...]

Empty shacks keep tourists away from Goa beaches

There is little business at the Goa beaches at the start of the peak tourist season because allotment of beach shacks has been delayed.
“I have never seen Goa like this. It is so lifeless. Look at the beaches. It’s only private shacks that are open presently and they are very few. It is a very [...]

Goa Khadi Fashion Show

Fashion Show Khadi Goes Global was Organised by KVIB Goa under the guidance of Mrs. Monica Dias, Chairperson and Dr.  Ulhas Parab, Vice-Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Board, Govt. of Goa.
Photographic Glimpses Of The Show

Honarable Chief Minister of Goa Shri. Digambar kamat, inaugurating the Fashion Show by lighting traditional lamp in distinguished presence of [...]

M.P.Shantaram Naik Wishes Dr.Ulhas Parab in Goa

Goa M.P. (Rajyasabha)Shri.Shantaram Naik wishes Dr.Ulhas Parab on his Birth Day at Parab’s residence.Also seen are Shri. Altinho Gomes Gen.Secretary , GPCC, Shri. Shankar Kirlapalkar, Tresurer GPCC and Mrs. Nirmala Parab.
Goa Blog and its team wishes Dr. Ulhas Parab
“A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY“
GB

Goa: Artistes Busy Making Akashkandils for Diwali

Aakashkandil artistes seen all busy making Aakashkandils for the fast approaching Diwali festival.

Diwali lamps and others decorative items made by the special children of the Disha Special School seen kept on sale at the Kala Academy’s Art Gallery.
Courtesy: Daijiworld