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SUMMARY:Rescuing A River Breeze
DESCRIPTION: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 cultural crossroads. \nMrinalini Harchandrai is a poet and writer. She serves as the former Deputy Editor at Poetry at Sangam\, an online literary journal dedicated to poetry and poetry in translation. Her poetry and short stories appear in numerous anthologies and receive recognition in several international awards. Her novel\, Rescuing A River Breeze\, published by Bloomsbury India\, is shortlisted for The Asian Prize for Fiction\, longlisted for the UK’s McKitterick Prize\, and longlisted for the Green Literature Festival’s Best Book Awards. \n#museumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #Fiction #Goa’sAnnexation #Identity #CulturalCrossroads #Poetry #ShortStories #Anthologies #Noval #Literature #BestBookAward #InternationalAwards
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/rescuing-a-river-breeze/
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SUMMARY:Bigonormous Giant Art Summer Camp Edition 2
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFrom 16th to 18th May\, children once again dove into bold\, messy\, and larger-than-life art-making. The sessions were filled with BIG creativity\, collaborative play\, and joyful expression as participants built\, painted\, and imagined on a giant scale.  \n16th – Maskimus Maximus17th – Florasauras18th – Canvas Chaos
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/bigonormous-giant-art-summer-camp-edition-2/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Goa's Unfinished Freedom
DESCRIPTION: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 Union\, Goa receives no such safeguards. Is this a form of betrayal? \nWith rising land prices\, cultural erosion\, and Goans increasingly outnumbered in their own homeland\, Fernandes re-examines the annexation through a critical lens. In this powerful presentation\, he explores whether the Indian state fails to honour Goa’s distinct identity and jeopardizes the future of its people. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #PortugueseRule #HumanRights #LandPrices #CultureErosion #Economy #DistinctIdentity #Future
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/goas-unfinished-freedom/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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SUMMARY:Bigonormous Giant Art Summer Camp Edition 1
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Bigo landed in Goa! \n\nThe 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. \nThis year’s camp gave children the experience of building something big—both physically and creatively—while fostering teamwork\, collaboration\, and creative play. Participants worked with giant\, enormous\, huge\, BIG BIG BIG sculptures and paintings\, bringing oversized ideas to life with joyful energy. \nHere’s what the week looked like: \n\n6 May – The Big Book of Creatures.\n\n7 May – Teapot Opomus.\n\n8 May – Match Me If You Can.\n\n9 May – Hoot and Francesca.\n\n10 May – Cakezilla.\n\n11 May – Maskimus Maximus.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/bigonormous-giant-art-summer-camp-edition-1/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250504T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250504T123000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Cycle Mahesh
DESCRIPTION: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? \nWinning best first feature at IDFA and being part of New Directors New Films at MoMA\, the film blends fact and fiction as it retells migrant workers’ stories while examining its own gaze. As the shoot nears its end and Mahesh returns to the maze-like site of his construction job\, a portrait emerges of an endearing young man trapped in his circumstances. Will Mahesh escape this vicious cycle of disappointments? \nGame designer and film producer Hina Saiyada introduces the film along with musician Vishesh Kalimero. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #FilmScreening #Fiction #EpicJourney #MigrantWorker #ContructionJob #Circumstance
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/film-screening-cycle-mahesh/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250427T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250427T123000
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CREATED:20250422T130832Z
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SUMMARY:Responsible Citizenship: Shaping the Future
DESCRIPTION: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. \nResponsible citizenship is essential in building a model of development that is sustainable\, inclusive\, and ethical. Yet\, many who yearn for change feel unsure about how to begin. Speaking out feels intimidating\, and too often\, those who do are dismissed as agitators or troublemakers. \nAt the Museum of Goa\, in collaboration with Act for Goa\, we invite you to join a vital conversation on reclaiming the role of the citizen. Together\, we explore practical strategies—from legal action and peaceful protest to media advocacy\, community participation\, and data-driven decision making—that empower citizens to shape just and sustainable futures. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #talk #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #Pollution #Citizenship #Development #Sustainable #ActforGoa #DecisionMaking
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/responsible-citizenship-shaping-the-future/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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SUMMARY:Goa's Continuing Mining Crisis
DESCRIPTION: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 natural resources within the state. Despite mining tentatively resuming\, the foundations of governance remain broken. Who suffers? Goa\, every Goan — our children\, future generations\, local communities and the natural environment. \nIndia’s National Mineral Policy 2019 envisions minerals as a “shared inheritance\,” with the state acting as trustee. But this principle is far removed from reality. Claude Alvares and Rahul Basu of the Goa Foundation and Goenchi Mati Movement  presents a bold alternative to conventional mining. They argue that if mining activity is endorsed by Goan society\, only then should it be permitted. If allowed\, mining must follow constitutional mandates that ensure economic fairness\, environmental protection and just shares for all. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #MiningCrisis #Failure #IllegalMining #RapaciousExploitation #FutureGeneration #NaturalEnvironment #GoanSociety
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/goas-continuing-mining-crisis/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250420T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250420T130000
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Reality
DESCRIPTION:As part of the exhibition “What Women Carry”\, the Museum of Goa hosted an engaging art workshop for adults\, facilitated by one of the exhibiting artists\, Chaitali Morajkar. \nParticipants reimagined reality and created Picasso-style portraits using tempera on terracotta. This adult workshop encouraged exploration of bold shapes and colors\, breaking away from realism and diving into expressive\, abstract forms.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/reimagining-reality/
LOCATION:Children’s Art Studio
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:What Women Wear
DESCRIPTION:A vibrant and immersive workshop took place at the Museum of Goa\, designed for connection and creative exploration for adults! \nSet in a glow-in-the-dark space\, the session invited participants to reimagine bodies as canvases using glow-in-the-dark paint. Through intuitive painting\, movement\, and shared connection\, everyone was encouraged to express freely and unleash their creativity. \nThe workshop was facilitated by Eeshta Malhotra\, an impact consultant whose work in theatre and design thinking has been shaped by years of moving across the world. With her guidance\, participants dove into a joyful\, messy\, and expressive experience—laughing\, creating\, and connecting with themselves and others.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/what-women-wear/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250413T123000
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SUMMARY:Fugitive Ideas And Sticky Notes
DESCRIPTION:Stories carried by people\, objects\, and vessels crossing the oceans over thousands of years reveal how mixing and exchange—whether accidental\, forced\, or voluntary—shape shared histories across the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. These interactions involve people\, animals\, natural environments\, spiritual practices\, and ideas of friendship and gifting. \nMario D’Souza\, a curator and writer based between New Delhi\, Goa\, and Kochi\, serves as Director of Programmes at the Kochi Biennale Foundation and is part of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale’s curatorial team. He also acts as Co-Artistic Director at HH Art Spaces and was formerly a curator at Khoj\, New Delhi. His work explores themes such as political imaginaries\, dissent\, and systems of truth. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #Stories #Interaction #People #NaturalEnvironment #Goa
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/fugitive-ideas-and-sticky-notes/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250406T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250406T123000
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CREATED:20250401T112128Z
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SUMMARY:India 2030: A Culture- First View Of The Future
DESCRIPTION:Folk Frequency’s India and the Future series\, launched in 2019\, presents its latest industry report\, offering over a decade of immersive cultural insight\, consumer research\, and strategic foresight. Instead of relying solely on economic forecasts or demographic data\, India 2030 maps the real drivers of transformation—shifts in family structures\, aspirations\, gender roles\, values\, and the evolving local meanings of progress. \nFrom the quiet revolution of women’s autonomy to the rise of regional digital voices\, from the reimagining of caste and class identities to India’s plural modernities\, the report reveals the socio-cultural shifts that drive the digital and data revolutions—not just emerge from them. This is not just about India’s future—it is about the future of the world\, viewed through an Indian lens. \n#MuseumOfGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #Culture #Research #Strategy #EconomicForecast #Progress #QuietRevolution #CasteandClass #Future
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/india-2030-a-culture-first-view-of-the-future/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250401T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T180000
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SUMMARY:What Women Carry
DESCRIPTION:Women carry worlds within them; they take on roles that range from having a job to changing the world to keeping a home\, often all at the same time. They carry burdens\, let go of others\, and reshape themselves along the way. These weights tell stories\, tracing the paths of those who came before and those yet to follow. \nHarshada’s women depict the daily loads women carry with them. Chaitali’s imagery moves freely\, beyond reality into surreal and dreamlike realms. One reflects on reality’s weight; the other\, the possibilities that arise when it lifts. Together\, they reveal the vastness of womanhood—its struggles\, strengths\, dreams\, and freedoms. \nHere\, we hold space for all of it—the heaviness and the lightness. And in doing so\, we make room for a new kind of strength\, not just in carrying\, but in choosing to let go. \n \n  \nParticipating Artists: \nChaitali Morajkar (Right) & Harshada Kerkar (Left) \n \nArtist Bios: \nChaitali Morajkar: Chaitali Morajkar has reimagined ideas connected to women through Goan elements. \nChaitali Morajkar is a contemporary artist and educator based in Goa\, known for her bold and unique approach to art. Her works delve into themes of gender\, identity\, nature\, and the human/hybrid body\, using a distinctive color palette. After completing her Master’s in Fine Art from the University of Hyderabad in 2001\, she has exhibited widely in India and internationally\, including in Germany\, Denmark\, and Copenhagen. \nHarshada Kerkar: Harshada Kerkar has depicted women in Goan markets that we walk past every day. \nKerkar was born in the village of Keri\, situated in the Pernem taluka of Goa. Her father\, Chandrakant\, was a distinguished artist and educator in the region. She has since been part of numerous solo and group exhibitions\, including notable events such as the National Lalit Kala Akademi Exhibition in New Delhi and the Serendipity Arts Festival. Her work often reflects the bond between nature and the people who live in tune with it. \n \n\nExhibition Highlights\n\n4\,500+ people visited the exhibition.\n700+ students experienced guided tours.\n45+ guided tours were conducted in total.\n2.3 lakh people reached on social media.\n\nThis exhibition is an independent production by the Museum of Goa.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/what-women-carry-featuring-chaitali-morajkar-harshada-kerkar/
LOCATION:Second Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250330T113000
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SUMMARY:The Women Healers of Goa: Keepers of Ancestral Medicine
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, before modern medicine is widely accessible\, communities in Goa rely on women healers—knowledgeable\, intuitive\, and deeply connected to nature. These women play a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of their villages through their understanding of herbs\, traditional healing techniques\, and spiritual practices. Their wisdom passes down through generations\, shaped by indigenous knowledge\, Ayurveda\, and influences from Goa’s multicultural past. \nDr. Maryanne Lobo helps us understand the significance of these women healers\, their methods\, and why they are indispensable in an era when hospitals and pharmaceuticals are rare. She also explores how their role evolves over time and what we can learn from their legacy today. \n  \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #ModernMedicine #Knowledge #Nature #Understanding #Health #Wisdom #Herbs #TraditionalHealingTechniques #SpiritualPractices #Ayurveda
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/the-women-healers-of-goa-keepers-of-ancestral-medicine/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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SUMMARY:Plastic Alchemy: Rethinking Waste for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Goa’s breathtaking landscapes hide an unsettling truth—it generates the highest plastic waste per capita in India. Praveen Crasta and Sanjiv are tackling this crisis head-on. Praveen is transforming ocean-bound plastic into high-performance building materials and Sanjiv is pioneering grassroots initiatives like Maka Naka Plastic. In this thought-provoking conversation\, they unravel the scale of plastic pollution\, the impact of post-pandemic consumption\, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. \n  \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #PlasticWaste #Crisis #Pollution #SustainableSolution #MakaNakaPlastic
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/plastic-alchemy-rethinking-waste-for-a-sustainable-future/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250316T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T130000
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SUMMARY:Smooth Roads and Sharp Societies
DESCRIPTION:Road safety is often determined by crash data analysis\, but in regions with limited statistics\, understanding local road-user behavior is crucial. Advocate Moses Pinto highlights Goa’s rapidly evolving traffic landscape\, where an influx of new vehicles meets inadequate infrastructure and reckless driving. \nFrom road etiquette to legal frameworks\, he discusses how better policies and public awareness help curb the rising dangers on Goa’s streets. With vulnerable road users increasingly at risk\, we must rethink our approach before the roads become even more hazardous. \n  \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #RoadSafety #Traffic #RecklessDriving #PublicAwareness #Policies #Risk #InadequateInfrastucture #RisingDangers #Hazardous
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/smooth-roads-and-sharp-societies/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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SUMMARY:Walking Through A Songline
DESCRIPTION:About The Exhibition\nWalking Through a Songline was a digital art installation hosted at the Museum of Goa from 14 March to 4 April 2025\, showcasing the powerful intersection of ancient Australian First Nations storytelling and contemporary digital art. \nAt its heart is the Seven Sisters Songline\, an epic narrative of seven women pursued across deserts and sky by a shape-shifting sorcerer. These journeys are remembered and passed down through Songlines\, living maps that encode law\, ceremony\, culture\, and geography into image\, movement\, and sound. \nThese Songlines are more than myth. They are a way of being in the world\, still practiced and protected by Australia’s First Nations peoples. Much like Indigenous traditions in India\, they represent memory embedded in land\, told through generations without written language. \nThrough this exhibition\, audiences were invited to walk alongside the story\, feeling\, listening\, and participating in a cultural narrative that is both ancient and deeply relevant. The exhibition also invited us to ask: how do we preserve memory in a world that forgets fast? How do we listen to voices that were never written down? Because why it matters is not just a question of heritage\, but of presence\, preservation\, and justice. \n\n\n\n\nExhibition Flow and Experience\nThe exhibition began with an exclusive evening on 13 March 2025\, where personal oral histories from the visitors were shared in dialogue with the Songlines of Australia. Guests contributed to a collaborative glow-in-the-dark visual installation\, mapping personal and ancestral stories. The evening was a gentle call to listen\, to reflect\, and to witness storytelling across time and culture. \nOver the following weeks\, the exhibition was open to the public\, supported by daily programs\, hands-on workshops\, and interactive activities designed for all ages and abilities. \nInteractive Gallery Experiences\nThroughout the exhibition\, visitors engaged with multisensory and participatory installations: \n\nMark Your Journey on the Songlines Map\nParticipants left glowing fingerprints on a large world map\, marking places of personal or ancestral significance.\nGlow Wall and Takeaways\nVisitors created glow-in-the-dark creatures\, mandalas\, and decorated natural materials to either contribute to the growing Glow Wall of Collaboration or take home as souvenirs.\nGlow in the Dark Jenga\nChildren who walked into the exhibition participated in building and playing with a co-created Jenga set inspired by nature and the glowing visual language of the exhibition.\n\n \n\nSunday Workshops\nCreative workshops were held every Sunday\, inviting children and families to explore the themes of journey\, storytelling\, nature\, and constellations: \n\nSnail Trails and Tales\nAges 5 to 8 | Inspired by the patterns of snail trails\, this workshop introduced Songlines through visual storytelling and play.\nMovable Cardboard Constellations\nParticipants crafted their own rotating constellations while discovering Indigenous interpretations of the night sky.\nTapestry of Transformation\nChildren painted symbols of land\, water\, and sky onto canvas strips\, weaving them together to represent the interconnectedness of Songlines in nature.\nInclusive Art Workshop for Persons with Disabilities\nThis sensory-friendly session used felt\, texture\, and light to invite participants to create tactile artworks and mythical creatures\, supported by assistive tools and guidance.\n\n\n\nPresented by\nThis exhibition was hosted at the Museum of Goa in collaboration with the Australian Consulate-General\, Mumbai\, along with the National Museum of Australia and Mosster Studio\, to promote cross-cultural storytelling. \nAcknowledgements\nProduced by:\nNational Museum of Australia\nMosster Studio \nPresented in Goa by:\nAustralian Consulate General\, Mumbai \nMuseum of Goa \nWith gratitude to: \nPaul Murphy\, Consul-General of the Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai\, Christian Jack\, Deputy Consul-General of the Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai\, Aliya Elariss\, Atreyee Chakravarty\, Yuri Luikham\, and all the museum educators\, storytellers\, children\, and families who brought their light\, time\, and presence to this journey.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/museum-of-goa/
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SUMMARY:Street Voices & Candlelight Protests
DESCRIPTION:A year ago\, the people of Siolim took to the streets when plans to widen roads threatened the felling of over 134 age-old trees. \nThis unique people’s movement was sparked by the heartless butchering of almost 31 trees that lined up the main street of Siolim. The Candlelight protestors stood their ground for an entire week—until the authorities relented. People’s power of collective action and team work culminated in the Bombay High Court at Goa granting a stay order against trees cutting that stands to-date. \nAvertino Miranda\, convenor of the Goa Green Brigade\, along with his fellow activists\, will take us through their journey of 7-day peaceful revolution\, resilience\, team work\, the strategies they deployed\, and what it truly means to be passionate protectors of Goa’s natural trees heritage. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #People’sMovement #Protests #TeamWork #Action #Heritage #Resilience #Revolution #Journey #Strategies
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/street-voices-candlelight-protests/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250302T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20250301T124444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T102427Z
UID:3944-1740915000-1740920400@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:Bugs & Beyond: The Journey into the Insect Kingdom
DESCRIPTION:Pia is fascinated by animals for as long as she can remember. She is especially interested in insects—bugs—the creatures that hold our entire ecosystem together. \nGoa is home to a wide array of insects that are facing an alarming loss of habitat. Pia shares her experiences with the bugs she encounters in Goa\, hoping to demystify them and offer you a glimpse into their fascinating little worlds. She is an English teacher\, currently living in Goa and continuing her romance with the insect kingdom. \n  \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #Insect #Bugs #Creatures #Habitat
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/bugs-beyond-the-journey-into-the-insect-kingdom/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250223T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20250219T122520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T122520Z
UID:3941-1740310200-1740315600@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:The Flourishing Businesses of Western India
DESCRIPTION:Lakshmi Subramanian explores the history of modern Indian business through individual stories of enterprise and innovation\, focusing on Western India’s rise as a commercial and industrial hub in the 19th century. She highlights both visionary entrepreneurs and the broader economic context that shapes their journeys. \nShe has a long and distinguished research and teaching career. She serves as a historian and previously held positions as a Professor of History at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences\, Kolkata\, and as a Visiting Professor of History at BITS\, Pilani Goa. Her special areas of interest include the history of the Indian Ocean\, the social and economic history of modern India\, and the history of music and performance in India. She has authored several books\, with her latest work\, India Before the Ambanis\, published by Penguin in 2024. \n  \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #History #IndianBusiness #IndustrialHub #Enterpreneurs #Economic #Research #Social #IndianOcean #Ambanis
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/the-flourishing-businesses-of-western-india/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250216T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20250212T105831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T105831Z
UID:3938-1739705400-1739710800@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:Seema Mustafa on Media and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Renowned journalist Seema Mustafa takes us into the intersection of media and democracy in a rapidly changing world. With an illustrious career spanning decades\, she reports from conflict zones like Beirut\, contributes to leading newspapers such as The Indian Express and The Telegraph\, and serves as National Affairs Editor at News X. \nAs the Founder-Editor of The Citizen\, she breaks new ground as the first woman President of the Editors Guild of India. Author of The Lonely Prophet and Azadi’s Daughter\, and editor of critical works on Shaheen Bagh and journalistic ethics\, Seema brings a wealth of experience to this essential discourse on media and democracy.
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/seema-mustafa-on-media-and-democracy/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250209T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20250208T092437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T092623Z
UID:3933-1739100600-1739106000@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:Regenerating Goa's Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:An insightful panel discussion under the aegis of Act for Goa focuses on the challenges and future of Goa’s marine ecosystems. Through discussion and individual presentations\, the panel explores the threats\, risks\, policy gaps\, and the role of citizens in protecting Goa’s rich marine ecosystems. \nThe panel features Dr. Chinnarajan Ravindran\, a marine scientist specializing in coral ecosystems; Sinjini Chanda\, a former journalist turned scuba instructor; and Prashant Vaze\, a climate change economics and finance expert currently focusing on the blue economy\, among other topics. Moderated by Maya de Souza\, the discussion examines our collective responsibility to sustain Goa’s marine ecosystems. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #FutureofGoa #MarineEcosystem #PolicyGaps #Scientist #ClimaticChange #Economics #Finance
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/regenerating-goas-blue-economy/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250202T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20250128T122224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T122224Z
UID:3912-1738495800-1738501200@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:Shubha Khote with Bhavana Balsaver: In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Shubha Khote\, a national swimming and cycling champion (1952–55)\, a trendsetter\, and a beloved star of Indian cinema and theatre\, shares stories from her extraordinary journey spanning decades. In an engaging conversation with Bhavana Balsaver\, she recounts anecdotes from the golden era of Hindi and Marathi entertainment\, behind-the-scenes moments\, and reflections on the evolution of acting as an art form. \nFrom her days as a national champion to her iconic roles alongside legends like Mehmood\, Shubha Khote embodies grace\, humour\, and versatility. This lively exchange explores her craft\, her experiences\, and her perspective on the changing landscape of performance. \nLaughter\, inspiration\, and behind-the-scenes gems from a true legend await in this heartfelt conversation. \n  \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #IndianCinema #Theatre #Entertainment #Conversation #NationalChampion #Performance #Inspiration #Acting #Journey
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/shubha-khote-with-bhavana-balsaver-in-conversation/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250126T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20250128T120448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T120448Z
UID:3909-1737891000-1737896400@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:Data Privacy in India: Navigating the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:In today’s digital era\, data privacy stands as a cornerstone of modern society\, with vast amounts of personal information continuously collected\, stored\, and analysed. Recognising the importance of safeguarding individual privacy\, countries worldwide have developed robust data protection frameworks. \nIndia has made significant strides in this domain. The 2017 landmark judgment in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. The Union of India declared the right to privacy a fundamental right\, laying the foundation for comprehensive data protection legislation. \nSenior Advocate Mr. Aravind Subramanian\, with extensive expertise from the Chennai High Court\, delves into the pros\, cons\, and complexities of data privacy in India. This session examines how the country is addressing challenges to secure its citizens’ digital rights. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #DataPrivacy #DigitalEra #ModernSociety #FundamentalRight #Challenges #DigitalRights
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/data-privacy-in-india-navigating-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250119T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20250128T111828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T085044Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Images: A Conversation between Aradhana Seth and Anasuya Sengupta
DESCRIPTION:Aradhana Seth\, a renowned filmmaker\, producer\, designer\, visual artist\, and photographer\, collaborates with Anasuya Sengupta\, the first Indian artist to win the Best Actress award in the ‘Un-Certain Regard’ category at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival\, for an engaging conversation. \nAradhana Seth lends her creative expertise to over 15 feature films as a production designer. She art directs notable projects like The Darjeeling Limited\, London Has Fallen\, and The Bourne Supremacy\, and produces acclaimed series like the BBC’s A Suitable Boy\, now streaming on Netflix. As a director\, her documentary films such as DAM/AGE: A Film with Arundhati Roy and DRAWING IN METAL leave a lasting impact\, while her artistic work is showcased in leading galleries worldwide. Her latest book\, SADAK: Hand-painted Street Signs in India (Humboldt Books\, 2023)\, captures decades of documentation of India’s vernacular visual culture. \nAnasuya Sengupta brings over 15 years of diverse experience in the film industry as an actor and production designer. Her multidisciplinary practice bridges cinema and visual arts\, positioning her as a trailblazer in contemporary Indian cinema. \nThis dialogue explores the intricate relationship between cinema\, visual arts\, and the evocative power of imagery in storytelling\, offering unique insights into their creative journeys and practices. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #Filmmaker #IndianArtist #Film #Series #Actor #VisualArt #Director #Cinema #FilmFestival #Storytelling
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/the-art-of-images-a-conversation/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250112T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20250108T064905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T064905Z
UID:3903-1736681400-1736685000@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:Goa at the Crossroads: Planning for a Resilient Future.
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic panel of experts examines the critical challenges of rapid urbanization\, rising property prices\, and climate change in Goa. The discussion focuses on innovative approaches to town and country planning\, community engagement\, and data-driven strategies to safeguard Goa’s unique culture\, environment\, and prosperity. Featured speakers include Dean D’Cruz\, Vigilia de Sa\, Johann Fernandes\, and Malcolm Afonso\, with Joanna\, Co-Director of Act for Goa\, moderating the session. \nTopics such as sustainable development\, architecture\, governance\, and community action are explored to develop actionable solutions for a resilient and inclusive future. \n  \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #RapidUrbanization #Property #ClimateChange #Town&CountryPlanning #CommunityEngagement #Strategies #Development #Architecture #Governance #Future
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/goa-at-the-crossroads-planning-for-a-resilient-future/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250105T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20250101T070323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T065522Z
UID:3876-1736076600-1736080200@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:Maxican Music Traditions and Spanish Flamenco
DESCRIPTION:Carlo Basile and Juan Díes explore the rich traditions of Mexican music and Spanish flamenco in an engaging discussion that highlights their artistic collaboration. Reflecting on their ongoing work together during the challenging times of the COVID pandemic\, they share insights into how this period shapes their music and creative process. \nThe conversation provides essential context for the larger ensemble performance scheduled for January 8th\, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the cultural and musical influences that underpin their dynamic compositions. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #CreativeProcess #Culture #MexicanMusic #RichTradition #SpanishFlemenco
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/maxican-music-traditions-and-spanish-flamenco/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241229T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241229T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20241224T115216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T064104Z
UID:3867-1735471800-1735475400@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:The Indigenous Ethno Botanical Face of Gomantak
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Maryanne Lobo\, an Ayurvedic physician has a profound love and connection to the land\, a sentiment instilled by her grandaunt and grandfather. Coming from ancestors deeply connected to nature\, she is passionate about documenting and researching heritage\, cultural practices\, and traditional food. \nFor her\, Goa represents a confluence of diverse cultures\, heritage\, and natural practices intertwined with spirituality and animistic traditions. She observes that places of worship\, regardless of creed\, are often surrounded by biodiverse environments\, including ancient trees that stand as silent witnesses to history. These trees\, having withstood the passage of time\, hold stories deeply rooted in conservation and spirituality. \n  \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #AyurvedicPhysician #Nature #CulturalPractice #Heritage #TraditionalFood #NaturalPractices #Worship Biodiversity #Spirituality
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/the-indigenous-ethno-botanical-face-of-gomantak/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241222T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20241218T114846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T114846Z
UID:3855-1734867000-1734870600@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:Animal Rights in India
DESCRIPTION:The Constitution safeguards animal welfare\, making it our fundamental duty to show compassion to all living beings. Acts like abandoning\, neglecting\, or harming animals\, organising fights\, or using animals for entertainment are punishable. Protecting their lives and habitats is a legal and moral responsibility. \nDr. Karlette Anne Fernandes\, a Veterinary Doctor and Director of Companion Animal Management at Worldwide Veterinary Service. With expertise from India and New Zealand\, her work focuses on mitigating human-animal conflict and addressing the issue of homeless animals. Her efforts inspire action toward a more compassionate and humane world. \n  \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #AnimalWalfare #FundamentalDuty #VeterinaryService #LivingBeings  #MoralResponsibility #homelessAnimals
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/animal-rights-in-india/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241215T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20241211T101325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T104029Z
UID:3800-1734262200-1734265800@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:"While We Watched"
DESCRIPTION:“While We Watched” is a gripping documentary spotlighting journalist Ravish Kumar as he faces the disintegration of press freedom in India. Through his turbulent newsroom\, the film explores truth\, misinformation\, and the heavy cost of integrity in journalism. It’s a poignant portrayal of courage in the face of immense adversity. \nDirected by Vinay Shukla\, known for the acclaimed “An Insignificant Man\,” the film blends storytelling with bold insights. Shukla crafts a powerful narrative that goes beyond the newsroom\, reflecting on the broader challenges of media in the misinformation age. \n  \n#MOGSunday #MuseumofGoa #Talk #MovieScreening #Film #Press #FreedominIndia #Newsroom #Documemtary #Storytelling #Challenges
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/while-we-watched/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241208T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T053206
CREATED:20241207T061526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T072515Z
UID:3792-1733657400-1733661000@museumofgoa.com
SUMMARY:Ecology: Goa's Artistic and Spiritual Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Goa’s beauty lies in its stunning landscapes\, lush trees\, forests\, and charming villages filled with centuries-old buildings and shrines from various religious traditions\, from tribal to modern. Its farmland and forests are deeply connected to the vast and diverse cultures of deities\, rituals\, and traditions. Goa also has a vibrant contemporary art scene that has constantly responded to the shifting identities of Goa. \nHowever\, Goa is now facing challenges as rapid construction changes its landscape\, with the noise of chainsaws and machines becoming all too common. This panel discussion explores how art and spirituality can help us come together\, find strength\, and protect our precious environment. \nAct For Goa\, an initiative by the Kokum Design Trust\, provides a platform to unite people and organizations in working towards a sustainable future for Goa. \n#MuseumofGoa #MOGSunday #Talk #Landscapes #Rituals #Traditions #Forest #Shrines #ContemporaryArt #Identities #Spirituality
URL:https://museumofgoa.com/program/ecology-goas-artistic-and-spiritual-thinking/
CATEGORIES:MOG Sundays
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