The people who play SHASN - The Political Strategy Board Game in over 70 countries certainly think so. The folks handing out the world’s most prestigious awards seem to agree as well. Created by Zain Memon and the team at Memesys Studios, SHASN puts players…
Er. Alinto Coelho, a qualified civil engineer, is renowned for his expertise in providing professional consultancy on civil engineering matters in Goa. His work prominently includes the restoration of heritage structures, ensuring that the rich architectural legacy of Goa is preserved for future generations. In…
Anasuya Sengupta makes history at Cannes earlier this year as the first Indian to win the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard category for her lead role in the movie 'The Shameless', directed by Konstantin Bojanov. Anasuya lives in Siolim, Goa, surrounded by…
Building with natural materials and revisiting ancient techniques reveals a world of treasures. Naturally built structures offer immense benefits for our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. This is a presentation by Deeksha Thind: Architect, Interior Designer, and Co-Founder of Saraya, Sangolda, Goa. Imagine watching the…
Goa has been a pioneer in progressive land legislations, land-use planning and also land struggles. Despite 35 years of land-use planning, the state repeatedly finds itself in the throes of land conflicts. This talk by Solano Da Silva, co- author of the book The Great…
‘We The People (Too)’ discusses whether we as a country, are truly free and independent. It aims to reimagine freedom beyond political independence, as a collective sense of freedom amongst all the people of this country. Siddhesh Gautam is a Delhi based multi-disciplinary, mixed-media artist,…
In the Niyamgiri mountains of the Eastern Ghats, ecologist Dr. Debal Deb and his team are conserving endangered heirloom varieties of rice. The Eastern Ghats region is one of the world’s remaining biodiversity hotspots, where Indigenous communities like the Kondhs hold traditional knowledge of growing…
Goa stands at a crucial moment in its journey toward sustainable and regenerative tourism. Mr. Mahesh Patil, Chair of the Goa State Pollution Control Board, environmentalist Parag Rangnekar, and Nester Brian Fernandes of the Coastal Conservation Foundation, engage in conversation with Maya de Souza, Co-Director…
Many dream of escaping urban chaos for Goa’s serene landscapes. Katharina Poggendorf-Kakar and her late husband, Sudhir Kakar, did just that, settling in a peaceful South Goan village 21 years ago. Her book, Moving to Goa, explores the state's scenic hinterlands, diverse society, and the…
