What recent studies reveal about the waters that shape Goa's life
From sewage contamination in the Mandovi to microplastics in the Zuari and elevated cadmium levels in oysters, recent studies highlight pollution concerns and the need for effective environmental management in Goa
Bob's Banter: Before carrying her over the threshold...!
By Robert Clements“Wait!” I tell the groom as he prepares to carry his bride across the threshold.He freezes. His bride looks worried. Somewhere behind them, an uncle stops chewing, convinced somebody has discovere
Recipe for change: Women claiming their place in professional kitchens
Women have long shaped Goa’s culinary traditions, yet professional kitchens remain male-dominated. The Goan explores the barriers they face, the stereotypes they challenge and their growing presence in the industry on International Chefs Day
Women come together to perform Bodan Puja, a traditional Navratri ritual dedicated to Goddess Annapurna.
Traditions thrive where women gather
As Navratri culminates in Dussehra, The Goan explores how women in Goa preserve age-old traditions through Bodan Puja and Mahalakshmi Vrat, celebrating faith, community and feminine strength
From Parrots to Prayer and Play: Goa’s Painted Legacy On Wood
-Atika Modassir (Oxon)With four PG degrees and a career spanning education and global HR leadership, Atika has followed one enduring question through Oxford lecture halls, global boardrooms and her
