The right to age with dignity
For many, a home with an aji (grandmother) and ajoba (grandfather) is one filled with stories around the dining table, warm embraces, and melodious lullabies. However, the harsh reality of elder abuse, whether physical, emotional, or financial, often shatters this comforting image. When older adults face neglect or mistreatment, a difficult question e
A modern serenade: Daniel, the harp and the sounds of Goa
KATHERINE MANUELIf you have scrolled through Instagram reels over the course of a few weeks and your For You page is musically inclined, there is a chance you have stumbled across the heavenly sounds of a harp to the tune of the Konkani song ‘Mollbailo Dou.’ The artiste behind this...
Flying the white flag..!
By Robert ClementsThere was a time when the very thought of my children settling abroad filled me with dread.“What if somebody troubles them?” I would wonder.“What if they fall sick? What if something goes wrong? What if they nee
Dr Maria de Lourdes Bravo da Costa.
Goa’s grand old library and echoes of its many names
Goa’s Central Library is more than a repository of books. Its remarkable 194-year journey reflects the State’s evolving identity, preserving knowledge, culture and collective memory for generations of Goans
The final whistle
As the journey ends for some of football’s greatest icons, The Goan speaks to fans reflecting on the memories they created and the legacy they leave behind at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
