Child rights group alleges duplicity in Goa’s language controversy
2016-07-05
Hindu groups manage English schools in DelhiContinue Reading
Ban cow slaughter in Goa: Hindu Janjagruti Samiti
2016-06-26
Panaji: Hindu Janjagruti Samiti (HJS) has called for a ban on cow slaughter in Goa and for legislations on the lines of those adopted by Maharashtra to punish those involved in such slaughter. The organization, after seven days of deliberations at its 5th All India Hindu Convention at Ponda, alsoContinue Reading
Hindu outfit opposes Portuguese citizenship for Goans
2016-06-03
Panaji: Hindu hardliners have taken their “nationalism” drive to Goa, western India, where they are opposing a federal government plan to grant dual citizenship to Goans. Goa was a Portuguese enclave from 1510 to 1960 and the government wants to allow Goans, if they want, to possess Portuguese citizenship. TheContinue Reading
‘Loretta’ takes cue from 200-year-old Goan ‘tiatr’
2016-05-27
Over 200 years, Goa’s tiatr has taken many shapes, addressed many more issues Continue Reading
Seminary that taught Vivekanand theology
2016-05-09
Swami Vivekanand spent three days at the seminary in 1892Continue Reading
Goa Church slams notices to anti-expo protesters
2016-03-16
Panaji : A social arm of Goa church has taken a dim view of notices issued to those objecting to the Defence Expo scheduled in the state March end. “The right to peaceful dissent and opposition against various forms of injustice is a fundamental right under the Freedom of ExpressionContinue Reading
Goa farmers want wild boars declared vermin
2016-03-02
The government move will help save cropsContinue Reading
Konkani write spits venom to divide Goans: NCP
2015-12-31
Panaji: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) spokesman Trajano D’Mello questioned veteran freedom fighter, Naguesh Karmali’s intent in charging the church of suppression of Indian culture and ethos when he has not been heard criticizing EDM festivals that have brought “disrepute to Goa”. Karmali and Bharatiya Bhasha Suraksha Manch (BBSM) leaders UdayContinue Reading
Pilgrims throng Old Goa to honour Goencho Saib
2015-12-03
Panaji — Many pilgrims from Belagavi, Kolhapur and areas within Goa arrived on foot on Wednesday for the feast of St Francis Xavier or Goencho Saib in Old Goa on December 3 as the nine-day novena and spiritual preparations drew to a close. Pilgrims, from various parts of Goa, were seenContinue Reading
Goa fest brings hope to childless couples
2015-07-29
Cucumber is the offering at the festivalContinue Reading