Events in Goa

Contemporary Goan Writing Explores Identity, Land, and Inclusion at MOG Sundays


Goan writers and artists discussed belonging, land, language, and social inclusion at the Museum of Goa’s recent MOG Sunday session, highlighting how contemporary writing reflects the state’s rapid cultural and social transformations.

International

Tibetans Countered Chinese Cyberattacks with Buddhist Wisdom and Cybersecurity Innovation


Tibetan software engineer Lobsang Gyatso Sither revealed how the Tibetan exile community countered Chinese cyber espionage using Buddhist teachings like non-attachment, technical collaboration with Citizen Lab, and grassroots digital awareness campaigns. Speaking at MOG Sundays, Museum of Goa, Sither traced the evolution of Tibet’s cyber defences from GhostNet revelations to founding TibCERT.

Books & Literature

Ronak Kamat’s I Am Nothing Captures Goa’s Reclusive Artist, Vamona Navelcar


As part of MOG Sundays, filmmaker Ronak Kamat’s documentary I Am Nothing was screened at the Museum of Goa. The film, eight years in the making, offers an intimate portrayal of the late Vamona Navelcar — a reclusive yet prolific Goan artist whose life journey spanned Goa, Mozambique, and Portugal.

Events in Goa

Discover Goa’s ‘Not-So-Charismatic’ Wildlife at MOG Sundays with Prof. Manoj R. Borkar


Join Prof. Manoj R. Borkar at the Museum of Goa for an eye-opening MOG Sundays session on June 22. Titled “Whip Spiders, Whip Scorpions & Tarantulas: The ‘Not-So-Charismatic’ Wildlife of Goa,” the talk invites audiences to explore the often-feared yet fascinating eight-legged fauna of the state. Entry is free with prior registration.

Human Interest

Goans Should Expand Their Fish Palate Beyond the Snapper, Chonak, Kingfish, says Marine Conservationist Aaron Lobo


At a recent MOG Sundays talk titled “It’s Raining Fish – Hallelujah!”, marine conservationist Dr. Aaron Savio Lobo called on Goans to expand their fish palate beyond popular varieties like snapper, chonak, and kingfish. He questioned the freshness of seafood sold during Goa’s monsoon fishing ban, highlighted the loss of dietary fish diversity, and warned against the ecological impact of overfishing and market homogenization.