At the Museum of Goa’s MOG Sunday session, journalists from the People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI) shared powerful stories of displacement caused by large development projects in Maharashtra, including the Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway and hydropower initiatives. These reports shed light on the struggles of rural communities uprooted without compensation, loss of livelihoods, and the harsh realities faced by children denied education. The session emphasized the importance of grassroots journalism that builds trust and tells these stories from the perspective of those most affected.
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Manu S. Pillai and Seema Mustafa to Discuss Colonialism, Religion, and Identity at Museum of Goa
On August 17, 2025, the Museum of Goa will host a compelling conversation between acclaimed historian Manu S. Pillai and veteran journalist Seema Mustafa. Titled ‘Faith Lines: Syncretism, Conflict and the Stories We Tell’, the event will delve into how religion has shaped South Asia’s history — both as a force of unity and division. Entry is free, but seating is limited!
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.
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’.
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.