The Rise of Cashew Feni
How it went from backwater brew to world-class beverage Visit the hills and villages of Goa and you may well come across the distinct smells of cashew feni being distilled…
Adrenalin Dose in the Deep
I gear up – wet suit and flippers on, scuba air tank strapped onto my back,  goggles fitted tight on my head,  breathing tube in my mouth – and perch on the edge of the boat, my back facing the…
Homes of Great Goans
The house of Charles Dickens in London has been converted into a museum. Albert Einstein’s house in New Jersey has been designated a US National Historic Landmark. And we all…
“Woh Goa-wallah body de do!”
Satire Myths of Goa and their origins Dada, was Jack Sequeira a big man?” “You’re asking about Dr. Jack de Sequeira, Father of the Opinion Poll?” “Yes Dada.” “Of course…
Chastity Belt
Dear Acaricia May I work on board a ship. I am happily married with one child. I love my wife very much, order and am very possessive of her. I…
Caritas
Nurturing girls and boys Isabel, a hearing impaired girl barely into her teens, capsule needles fabric to learn the art of embroidery, embossing a design on a piece of cloth,…
Beach poems
Hollant They beat the water   with long sticks .            .to startle the sea they draw them in  …
Lusofonia Games
A long race to a short finish line If you are a member of Goa’s sports fraternity – and even if you’re not - the question “Will Goa be ready…