Going going Goan in shack-ahari GoaThe idea is to project the state's 'rich cuisine' to tourists whether they'd like to dip into it or not. While there is nothing wrong in gi...
09 Oct, 2023, 11.07 PM IST
What is the total cost of holidaying in GoaIf, instead of foreign holidays, you prefer to travel within India, here’s a new series to help you plan the best vacations in each of the ...
05 Dec, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
Will love for fish & football be enough to bridge the East-West gap as Mamata Banerjee attempts a foray into Goan politics?The TMC has been spreading its wings beyond Bengal, but has only achieved any real success so far in the east, with legislators in the Assa...
30 Oct, 2021, 06.39 AM IST
Christmas feasts from across the countryFamilies whip up once-a-year delicacies and pull out family recipes. While cake and marzipan are familiar treats, every region in India has...
20 Dec, 2020, 02.18 PM IST
A sugary, sweet X'mas: Kerala Rum cake, Goa's Bebnica and other delicacies India loves during ChristmasFrom Bebinca, Baghdadi Jew cakes to milk liqueur — how Christmas is celebrated in India.
14 Dec, 2019, 11.24 AM IST
Tried bebinca yet? The Goan queen of desserts packs layers of flavour and historyThe origins of this delicacy are still unclear.
25 Mar, 2019, 08.49 AM IST
Coconut tree comes in the way of 'One Nation, One Poll'Goa Forward Party cited the party’s struggle in protesting against cutting down of coconut trees in Goa before it came to power with ally B...
10 Jul, 2018, 12.27 PM IST
Goa is not just about the sun, sand and the beaches! Do not miss the exotic cuisine it has to offerThe legend behind the creation of the Konkan coastline was depicted by Bishubabu, an ex-schoolteacher, who was fascinated by his favourite ...
23 Jul, 2017, 11.23 AM IST
Much more than sun and sand! Explore Goa's culinary delightsUnique flavours and use of local vegetables, fruits and fish is what defines Goan Saraswat cuisine.
20 Jul, 2017, 05.14 AM IST
Goa Congress to counter government move to 'Palm' off coconut as expendable; Demand coconut to be state treeMadkaikar said Congress has decided to introduce the 'Goa Protection of Coconut Trees Bill' during the Monsoon session of state Legislative...
20 Feb, 2016, 06.24 PM IST
Goans not to be blamed for 'misconceptions' about state: Chief Minister"The tourists who come here watch another fellow tourist and return with misconception. You will not find Goans drunk on the roads or any l...
09 Feb, 2016, 12.53 PM IST
Inclusion of Coconut as 'tree' in Act was an error: Goa Environment Minister Rajendra Arlekar"The tree does not require any protection of law when traditionally it has been so close to the livelihood of the people," Arlekar said.
08 Jan, 2016, 01.46 PM IST
Sneak peek into the sweet, sour and spicy famous Goan cuisine; try these must-have dishesThe Portuguese introduced chilli, potato, tomato & pineapple to India, reigned over Goa for nearly 400 years & rustled a new cuisine for th...
01 Feb, 2015, 05.40 AM IST
Goa tourism mascots to be launched soonTwo mascots to be launched during the 'Coconut and Cashew Festival 2014' aims at spreading social awareness against drugs and pedophilia.
05 May, 2014, 10.38 AM IST
- Goan feni enters new league, gets GI certificate
Goa’s humble feni, that comes under the category of “country liquor”, is now joining the ranks of Darjeeling Tea, Mysore Sandalwood and Sco...
29 May, 2009, 04.22 AM IST
- Goan fenny, Assam tea, Lucknow chikan to get GI registry soon
The famous Goan Fenny, Assam tea and Lucknow chikan embroidery may soon join the league of 97 other Indian products which enjoy geographica...
21 Sep, 2008, 12.45 PM IST
- Goa and its cuisine
Goans are nothing if not obsessed with food and drink. Why else would they make painstaking dishes like the dessert called bebinca which re...
03 Apr, 2008, 12.00 AM IST