Lifestyle

Paddy fields in Raia, South Goa.
Monsoons in Goa not only colour the State into shades of green, but also bring about changes in the eating habits as seasonal delicacies, like snails make their way from wet fields to dining tables
John Mascarenhas believes one can get hooked to farming if it is done in a proper way.
By
Franky Gracias
As Goans move away from their fields, John Mascarenhas returns to his roots. Farming, he says, is addictive, challenging, yet rewarding and can still shape Goa’s future if youth take it up seriously
Many view Portuguese language learning merely as a step towards acquiring a Portuguese passport.
By
GT Digital
A senior educator in Goa shares hard truths about the decline of Portuguese language learning, citing poor policy, lack of support, and rising costs, reducing it to a mere checkbox skill
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
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