After being freed from Portuguese possession, it became a part of India in 1962 and was officially recognized as an independent nation in 1987. On August 15, 1947, when India gained its independence, Goa was still crumbling under 450 years of Portuguese rule. The Portuguese were among the ...
They extensively revamped Terekhol in 1764 and held it for strategic maritime defense till 1961 when Goa became a part of India.Best time to visit, what to do –The fort has now been wonderfully revamped and turned into a heritage hotel....
Many of the deported individuals, especially from Punjab, had traveled to the US hoping to build a better future for their families. However, their journey ended in disappointment when they were caught at the border and sent back in handcuffs. Since Donald Trump became the US President, law ...
The Goan's consistent displays on the pitch quickly turned him into a fan favourite and attracted interest from lands as far as Brazil. His performances culminated in him being loaned out to Atletico Paranaense from parent club Dempo SC, where he became the first Indian to play professionally ...
The Liberation of Goa was quite a momentous occasion in the already chequered Goan history. December 19th is celebrated as Goa Liberation Day.
It describes that Ganesha came into being only from the laughter of Shiva. He was very handsome at the time of his birth and due to this Parvati was gazing at him without a pause. Shiva became jealous to see that and out of jealousy he cursed Ganesha to be ugly with an elephant-head...
“Even though we come from different backgrounds, we agreed that the method of conducting science, grounded in practical experience, is consistent across all scientific disciplines,” says Sinha. He explains that he became interested in physics after reading Richard Feynman’s book ‘Surely You’re...
In the XVII century Fort Tiracol was built on its opposite bank in order to withstand the invasion of the Great Mogol Empire. Since 1746 it was controlled by the Portuguese and only in 1961 it once again became the property of India. The fortress and its church of St. Andrew, built in...
River Cruise:From Santa Monica jetty in Panaji, down the river Mandovi, past Adil Shah Palace. It was the summer palace of the Sunltans, and later of the Viceroy of Portugal and finally became the secretariat of the government of Goa. The new secretariat is acros the river. Adil Shah ...
Singers and musicians Goa has plenty. The western music influences are far and wide but it is in the three artistic sons of Goa who have left their strong legacies behind. It was fun discovering this. Mario Miranda, the self taught cartoonist who became famous for his quirky representation of...