Every year on 24 June, Goa erupts in one of its most exuberant festivals. Young men leap into water-filled wells shouting "Viva São João!" Villagers wear kopels, those magnificent crowns woven from ...

Desserts are almost always worth that extra prep time. Goan desserts, too, can make for fulfilling treats, despite the somewhat arduous process. Most sweet delicacies from the region rely on signature ...

Goan cuisine, which is largely influenced by Saraswat, Konkani, Portuguese, South Indian and British cuisines, is also popular for its sinful desserts. Read Time: 3 min What's the point of visiting a ...

Goan Recipes for Christmas: Elevate your Christmas party by making traditional Goan dishes that will leave guests impressed and craving more. Read Time: 5 min If you're planning a Christmas party or ...

Panaji: The department of science and technology has applied for the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for dodol, the iconic Goan sweet crafted with rice flour, coconut milk, and coconut jaggery. The ...

This multi-layered pudding is intrinsic to Goa’s culinary identity. So much so that Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of the state, announced on Wednesday, that his ministry would push for a geographical ...

'Patoleo; is a traditional sweet steamed in fresh turmeric leaves.(Screenshot: Get Cooking Now, YouTube) What sets patoleo apart is the use of turmeric leaves as a wrapper. These leaves lend a ...

African proverb of the day: “When you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes but the monkey remains.” No CCTV, no librarian - This Nagaland village lets anyone borrow books freely: Lessons for ...

The buzz around every festival comes from the food it is synonymous with. Apart from the new clothes, gifts and greetings, hours of decorating the house and the arrival of guests, the activities of ...