Lifestyle

Building a queer-friendly Goa.
Beyond nightlife, queer collectives in Goa are nurturing safe spaces rooted in creativity, care, and activism, while confronting internal biases and demanding systemic change and equal rights
A Goan meal served on a banana leaf.
Sonika Lotliker was never a kitchen person, until she discovered her love for preserving and serving Goan food to those who crave it, with the stamp of authenticity and straight from a local household
Hog plums (left) and canistel (right) are among the fruits that ripen in Goa at this time of the year.
No trip to Goa is complete without visiting beaches, enjoying festivals, and savouring local cuisine. But, don’t forget to taste the wonderful seasonal fruits which are also a part of the experience
Flavel Monteiro is dubbed as the chef whisperer.
By
Franky Gracias
In a frank assessment of Goan cuisine, Flavel Monteiro says it is going backwards. He urges chefs, writers, and locals to collaborate, revive food traditions, and build honest culinary pride
The Colaco family members celebrate Sao Joao in Raia the traditional way.
Away from the commercialised chaos of today, a quiet corner of Raia celebrated Sao Joao with sincerity. 'Vojem', jumping in the well, and homemade food, kept the celebration tuned to tradition
'Viva Sao Joao' is a Konkani festive pop track by Rosario Miranda.
A conversation and a flight is all it took Rosario Miranda to pen the lyrics and compose the tune for a new Sao Joao song that is a fusion of electronic and pop, quite different from traditional tunes
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