The Mahabharata, often regarded as one of the greatest epics in narrative history, is typically seen as a tale of heroic men—warriors who take solemn vows, make immense sacrifices, and fight valiantly for their principles. Within this framework, women are frequently perceived as secondary figures—victims…
Keep your Sundays free this April for an exciting line-up of speakers at the Museum of Goa! CALENDAR 05 April 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Topic: The Mahabharata’s Feminine Force: How Its Women Drive the Story A talk exploring how the women of…
Activist Ramesh Gauns reflects on the cultural, ecological, and social landscapes of Canacona, drawing from decades of grassroots work and public engagement. A lifelong activist, Gauns has been associated with the Rashtra Seva Dal since 1969—an organisation committed to values of democracy, secularism, socialism, and…
Earthbound: Climate Stories from South Asia is an anthology of speculative and literary fiction that examines how climate change is reshaping everyday life across the region. Rooted in indigenous knowledge and literary imagination, these stories present futures that feel intimate, local, and unsettlingly near. Tarana…
Andrea Thumshirn will be in conversation with journalist Parul Abrol to discuss her book Chasing Challenges. The book traces Andrea’s journey from being a successful entrepreneur in Berlin to taking on an ambitious and deeply personal mission in rural India—transforming a crumbling fort into a…
Coffee is often experienced as a simple, everyday ritual, but its journey begins in complex landscapes where ecology, labour, and economy intersect. In this session, Arshiya Bose of Black Baza Coffee reflects on nearly a decade of working closely with smallholder and indigenous coffee producers…
This MOG Sunday gathers around a book that has outlived trends, governments, and forgetting—a book that has watched Goa change, and refused to look away. Fish Curry and Rice, edited by Claude Alvares, is Goa speaking for itself. First published in 1992 and now in…
This MOG Sunday brings an intimate conversation with graphic artist and printmaker Mrinalini Sen, in dialogue with Nilankur, as she reflects on her artistic journey and evolving practice. The session will trace how she discovered relief printmaking and what continues to draw her to this…
This talk brings attention to the lives and experiences of Pakistani Hindu migrant communities settled in regions such as Jodhpur and Barmer. Drawing from over two decades of journalistic work, Parul Abrol shares insights from sustained, on-ground engagement with these communities—offering a rare and nuanced…
