Goa’s mining crisis is a stark reminder of systemic failure. The Shah Commission in 2012 exposed the collusion of politicians, bureaucrats and lessees in illegal mining, describing it as a “complete collapse of the system.” The Supreme Court in 2018 condemned the “rapacious exploitation” of…
Climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and the collapse of natural systems are no longer distant threats; they are urgent realities that undermine the wellbeing of both present and future generations. Responsible citizenship is essential in building a model of development that is sustainable, inclusive, and…
Young construction worker Mahesh cycles two thousand kilometres alone to return home during the first Covid lockdown. Now, he finds himself the subject of a film being made about his epic journey. But what does he get out of the film shoot? Winning best first…
Mr. Bigo landed in Goa! The Children’s Art Studio at the Museum of Goa proudly held the Bigonormous Art Summer Camp—a week bursting with bold imagination and larger-than-life creations. This year’s camp gave children the experience of building something big—both physically and creatively—while fostering teamwork,…
More than six decades after Goa’s so-called liberation from Portuguese rule, human rights activist Cyril A. Fernandes raises a provocative question: Is Goa truly free, or quietly shortchanged? Unlike the Northeastern states that negotiate protections for land, culture, and economic autonomy before joining the Indian…
We were thrilled to share that Mr. Bigo stayed in Goa a little longer—which meant the return of the second edition of the Bigonormous Giant Art Summer Camp! From 16th to 18th May, children once again dove into bold, messy, and larger-than-life art-making. The sessions…
Mrinalini Harchandrai's poignant work of fiction follows Shirly Quarachim, a Sindhi girl born in Panjim to immigrant parents and raised along the Mandovi, as she undergoes a personal transformation amid the simmering atmosphere leading up to Goa's annexation, navigating the fluid tides of identity and…
We had a delightful workshop with Parvati Parkkot, founder of Mrs. P. Ice Creams! In this hands-on session, children made real ice cream from scratch and decorated their scoops with fun and playful toppings. While the ice cream set, the kids let their creativity flow—crafting…
PARI focuses on the everyday lives of everyday people. Rural India is the most diverse part of the planet. It is home to 833 million people who speak nearly 800 languages and share millions of livelihoods, arts, cultures, literature, and legends—yet they are often left…
