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Brahma Karmali, a village known for housing the only Brahmadev temple in Goa and the Konkan region, has long been sustained by numerous perennial springs. Among these, four major springs play a particularly crucial role in the ecological and cultural life of the village. Centuries ago, Brahmin communities from the Konkan region chose to settle here, drawn by the presence of perennial springs and favourable climatic conditions. The unique sculpture associated with the Brahmadev temple, reflecting the heritage of the Goa-Kadamba period, is believed to have been brought from Carambolim. The area, once known as Chandiwade due to the…

By Kajal In the quiet village of Sasoli in Bicholim, a simple yet powerful green idea is taking root. Lekhni Naik is introducing Goans to the Japanese art of kokedama, blending global technique with local wisdom and materials. Kokedama, a traditional Japanese gardening method, literally translates to “moss ball”. It involves shaping soil into a ball, embedding a plant within it, and wrapping it with moss or fibre instead of placing it in a plastic pot. The result is both aesthetic and sustainable. “For many people, this is a completely new concept,” Lekhni says. “But when I explain it,…

The proposed bandhara at Mirabag has triggered a growing protest movement in South Goa. What began as a small, local concern has now escalated into a wider agitation, even reaching the floor of the Goa Assembly. In this conversation, Editor Suraj Nandrekar talks to Sanket Bhandari about the origins of the movement, the controversial Assembly protest, and why locals say they are fighting for their very survival. — Q: The Mirabag issue has suddenly come into focus. What exactly happened in the Assembly? Sanket Bhandari: What happened in the Assembly was not sudden. This issue has been…

Blood Transfusion Services at Goa Medical College By Dr Roque Wiseman Pinto Professor of Pathology Former Head of Department (2003–2024) Former Dean, Goa University (2018–2021) President, South Asian Academy of Cytopathology and Histopathology Chairman, International Affairs Committee (IAC) India’s Representative at the International Academy of Cytology, European Federation of Cytology Societies, and Asian Federation of Cytology Societies Chairman, International Conferences and CMEs in Goa — From 19 December 1961 to 29 May 1987, Goa, Daman and Diu functioned as a Union Territory of India. Goa attained statehood on 30 May 1987. I recall reading this historic…

Panaji, March 2026: Goa’s furniture still carries visible traces of its colonial past and its heavy wooden pieces, carved cupboards and cane-backed chairs found in many older homes reflect centuries of Portuguese influence on local craft traditions, according to artist and designer Nityan Unnikrishnan, who used this context to reflect on how furniture-making traditions in Goa and Kerala evolved along different paths. Speaking at a MOG Sunday session at the Museum of Goa, Unnikrishnan said that while both regions share humid coastal climates and access to similar wo ods, their craft traditions developed differently. Goa’s furniture retains clear…

Goa’s transformation in recent years reflects a clear and consistent focus on improving quality of life, strengthening public infrastructure, and building sustainable systems for the future. At the centre of many of these efforts is Vishwajit Rane, whose push across healthcare, environment, and urban development is contributing to a more resilient and progressive Goa. One of the most visible areas of impact has been healthcare innovation and accessibility. The introduction of AI-powered diagnostics, already enabling over 1.16 lakh scans, has significantly improved early detection and efficiency in medical services. Alongside this, the establishment of a 120-bed State Cancer Institute, guided…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education on Friday declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) results for February 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 92.96 per cent, marking an improvement over last year’s 90.64 per cent. Out of 17,283 regular candidates who appeared for the examination, 16,067 students successfully passed, while 23 results have been kept reserved. The examinations were conducted between February 10 and February 27 across 20 centres in the state. Stream-wise performance showed that the Science stream recorded the highest pass percentage at 93.90 per cent, followed by Commerce at…