In stories spanning almost a century, in cities half a world away from each other, the magnifying glass of Sherlock Holmes appears just when there is a mystery to solve. And it is this mystery that Martin Widmark, Katarina Genar (both Swedish authors) and renowned Indian authors Anushka Ravishankar and Bikram Ghosh attempt to follow in their collaborative effort, The Sherlock Connection that was unveiled in Goa on December 4.
Welcome to what was once Goa's Alcatraz! There was a time, when the Reis Magos fort, a key piece of the Portuguese coastal defense mechanism, was a thing to be feared and looked at in awe. Now, newly renovated and restored back to its glory, Reis Magos is a fascinating example of how heritage, if looked after, can work miracles as far as attracting tourists is concerned. You can get a glimpse of the fort from the banks of Panaji, but the rocky splendor of the fort can be…
