Due process abroad: A question for every Goan migrant
The rule of law is tested not merely by the manner in which a State punishes an individual, but by the fairness of the process through which guilt is established. That distinction has assumed particular significance following reports that Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals in the Makkah region on October 14, 2026 for what its Ministry of Interior described as an “immoral act” ins
Bob's Banter: Ziklag and my book launch..!
By Robert ClementsFor months I had prepared to launch my book, One Note at a Time at the party after the concert at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre. I had imagined applause, smiling readers and books disappearing from the table.The books were on the table. Unfortunately, it was the re
From savings to serving: Turning love for cooking into Sol Sukh
Sharwari Palav has left her corporate career to pursue her love for cooking. Alongside her husband, Sarvesh, she is building Sol Sukh, a small Mapusa restaurant serving fresh, homely food
Sentinels of colonial era: Goa’s fortified legacy
Dr. ALVARINHO J LUISFor The GoanAfter establishing themselves in Goa, the Portuguese built several forts to protect their holdings. They also captured forts from neighbouring rulers. Once heavily garrisoned, th
Beats, murals and memories: Sustaining the heart of Goan art
From Kaavi and Chitari to ghumot, Jagor, tiatr and mando, Goa’s traditional arts preserve its cultural identity. On the occasion of International Artist Day, The Goan speaks to artists about keeping these traditions alive for future generations
