Goa Archives - Museum of Goa

Planing for Life, Planning for Destuction: The Twists and Turns of Land-use Planning in Goa

August 18, 2024 11:30 am

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…

Natural Materials in Construction

August 11, 2024 11:30 am

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 sun’s…

From Kolkata to Cannes: Anasuya Sengupta’s Historic Win

August 4, 2024 11:30 am

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…

On the Values of Heritage Houses: A Conversation

July 28, 2024 11:30 am

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…

Imagine Goa, Fifty Years Hence. “Goa 2075”

June 30, 2024 11:30 am

‘Goa 2075’ is the first attempt in India at writing a live, bilingual novel and in the process, creating a new writing and publishing genre. The novel spans four segments - each segment reflects key issues currently impacting Goa, like the land resource crunch, environmental…