Shigmo
. Shigmo Springs Goa to Life First we burst into a riot of colour. Then deafening cymbals, festive drums, carnival-style processions and tableaux rock our state, as Goa celebrates the…
Obama and Netanyahu:
. . Dissecting the Love Fest It doesn’t take an Einstein to know that Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu, cure despite the strong ties between their countries, generic have never…
Mango Alert
' ' Beware: Unscrupulous vendors hawk fakes The King of Fruits sits on a plate before you. As your knife sinks into the pulp, you are drooling, but you scoop…
Art in the City of Sin
. Theodore Mesquita in Macau The 2nd edition of “The Script Road – Macau Literary Festival” was held from March 10 to 16 at Macau, treatment a former colony of…
The Goan Pot Habit
Marijuana. It’s a drug. It’s illegal. And it’s super prevalent in Goa – where many folks use it the way others enjoy an after-work drink. Its recreational use in Goa’s…
Bookworm
. . Driving Literacy with a Red Van A red van laden with books rolls into the village amidst clouds of dust. A curly haired lady steps out and greets…
He won’t wear my ring
Dear Acaricia May  I have been married for over 22 years now, and one thing about my husband has always puzzled me. He is a very loving spouse, no…
The Last Weaver
Paliem artisan keeps a dying art alive If one ventures into a coastal village, the chances of spotting a coconut plucker or a toddy tapper going about their business of…
Holy Week Fervour
Illustration by  Theodore Mesquita . . Through the illustrations of two Goan artists . As the Lenten season draws to its climax in the Holy Week, ambulance villages all over…
The Corner
DANCE, THEATRE WORKSHOP Fundação Oriente is hosting a workshop of contemporary dance and theatre which will be conducted by Diniz Sanchez on April 4 and 5 from 5.30 pm to…