Human Interest

Sanjeev Sardesai Warns: “Forget Your Heritage, and It Will Be Wiped Out”

At the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias Centenary Lecture, heritage advocate Sanjeev Sardesai delivered a passionate appeal urging Goans to protect their tangible and intangible heritage — from ancient monuments to culinary traditions — or risk losing them forever.

Films

Goa to Spotlight Its Soul Through Cinema at Heritage for Sustainability Film Festival

The upcoming Heritage for Sustainability Film Festival, to be held on September 28 in Panaji, will feature 13 powerful films and documentaries by Goan filmmakers that celebrate Goa’s heritage, culture, and environment as part of World Tourism Day celebrations.

Events in Goa

A Drink of Story and Spice: Hansel Vaz Reclaims the Soul of Feni

Hansel Vaz, founder of Cazulo Feni and Goa’s beloved feni evangelist, led a captivating session at the Museum of Goa, tracing the misunderstood spirit’s rich roots through spice routes, alchemy, and ayurveda in ‘Savour Flavour: Feni’s Aromatic Journey’.

Human Interest

Goa’s Freedom Fighters Remembered at Aguad Port & Jail Complex on June 18

On June 18, Rohidas Dessai, President of the Goa Freedom Fighters Association, paid tribute to his fellow freedom fighters at the historic Aguad Port & Jail Complex. Family members also visited the site, reconnecting with their legacy through the Aguad Interactive Museum and memorial displays.

EduConnect

Launch of New History Textbook for Class 9

The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has officially launched a new history textbook for Class 9 that highlights the state's rich cultural and historical legacy. At a workshop in Porvorim, Chairman Bhagirath Shetye emphasized the importance of connecting students to Goa’s heritage through educational field visits and experiential learning.