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Why Goa is Goddess' own countryGoa presents a stark contrast to national discussions on women's empowerment. In Goa, women lead mechanic shops and liquor stores. They are...- American woman has the perfect response to those asking why she wears a mangalsutra and bindi. Watch viral videoJessica Vernekar, married to a Goan man, discusses the curiosity she faces in the USA for wearing traditional Indian bridal accessories lik...
- What’s in a name? How exonyms and endonyms shape culinary identitiesThe term “Goanese,” once used to describe people from Goa, has become a controversial exonym with derogatory connotations due to its histor...
- Industrialist Pallavi Dempo first woman to contest Lok Sabha polls on BJP ticket in GoaPallavi Dempo, the first female BJP candidate in Goa, contests Lok Sabha elections from South Goa against Francisco Sardinha, showcasing ac...
- Goan writer Damodar Mauzo gets Jnanpith AwardGoan writer Damodar Mauzo has been awarded the prestigious Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honour. Mauzo, known for his work in Ko...
- India bonds with Lusophone worldGoa has had historical linkages with the Lusophone world, which has been nurtured through the presence of Portuguese cultural institutions ...
- Goa's eventful calendar: Tourists to enjoy Sunburn & eco-music festivalIronman 70.3, a series of long-distance triathlon races, too, has been given approval.
- Manoj Parab's Revolutionary Goans rides local sentiment to win third highest vote share in GoaParab's party has similarities with how the Shiv Sena came into being. Like the Sena, the RG started demonstrating for getting jobs for "lo...
- Goa's youngest party takes on heavyweights, fields candidates in 38 seatsDespite being a new entrant in electoral politics - the Revolutionary Goans - led by former AAP worker Manoj Parab, has fielded candidates ...
- Glimpses of liberation struggle in Goa's R-Day tableauThe tableau, designed by Sushant Khedekar, also showcases the Martyrs' Memorial at Azad Maidan, Panaji, which is a symbol of selfless sacri...
- Shiv Sena dares BJP to crack down on foreigners staying in GoaClaiming that terrorism jeopardised job avenues in the tourism industry of Jammu and Kashmir, the Sena said Goa minister Vijai Sardesai's r...
- Politics to the defence of the life of poiThe local bread known as poi, or pav, which was introduced by the Portuguese, is reportedly in danger of extinction.
- Portugal will always be a strong advocate of India in Europe: PM António CostaCosta highlighted various aspects of the Indian diaspora in Portugal, their deep ties with Goa and growing bilateral relationship.
- Congress demands special status for Goa"We should get special status which will get the finances for the state," Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Luizinho Faleiro said.
- Narendra Modi will develop India into a Hindu state: Goa MinisterGoa's Cooperation Minister Dipak Dhavalikar today appeared to have waded into another, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi will develop Ind...
- No bikini ban on Goa's beaches: CM Manohar ParrikarParrikar ruled out banning wearing of bikinis on Goa's beaches, a day after a minister in his govt advocated such a measure, but said drink...
- Goan Delights: Shigmotsav in Goa is what is Holi in the rest of IndiaShigmotsav in Goa is what is Holi in the rest of India. A Canadian solo woman traveller explores...
- India moves to give long term visas to Goans settled abroadHome Ministry has advised Indian missions abroad to extend long-term visas to Goans settled abroad, NRI Commissioner said.
- Goa may ban agri land sale to outsidersLand sale to outsiders in Goa could become a thing of the past, as the state govt is considering a ban on the sale of land to outsiders in ...
- Goa and its cuisineGoans are nothing if not obsessed with food and drink. Why else would they make painstaking dishes like the dessert called bebinca which re...
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