Goa’s appetite for wild mushroom delicacies is threatening its forests

A seasonal favourite, Olmi mushrooms are important decomposing agents and their depleting numbers could have severe repercussions.

Arti Das

· Sep 24, 2019 · 08:30 pm

Rajasthani-language ‘Turtle’ hunts for water and ends up with a National Film Award

First-time director Dinesh S Yadav dedicated the prize for his film on water scarcity to the ‘people of Rajasthan’.

Arti Das

· Sep 03, 2019 · 10:30 am

First Konkani colour film ‘Bhuierantlo Munis’ is a testament to the passion of musician Chris Perry

How the legendary Goan cultural icon ensured that the 1977 movie was completed despite numerous hurdles.

Arti Das

· Jun 04, 2019 · 11:30 am

The incredible adventures of seven Parsi men who cycled across the world nearly a century ago

Through resourcefulness and strength, the men from Bombay overcame all kinds of obstacles and hardships.

Arti Das

· Apr 06, 2019 · 11:30 am

Why a Goan musician decided to make a documentary on the farming practices of his village

Vince Costa talks about his documentary ‘Saxtticho Koddo: The Granary of Salcete’, set in Curtorim village.

Arti Das

· Mar 31, 2019 · 08:15 am

Artist FN Souza’s early works reveal his intimate connection with Goa and its people

The exhibition ‘Souza in the ’40s’ throws light on a crucial but little-known period in Souza’s life.

Arti Das

· Jan 20, 2019 · 11:30 am

As Panjim turns 175, an art exhibition celebrates its rich past and flags the threats to its future

‘Panjim 175’ highlights the ‘wonderful dualities’ in the socio-cultural fabric of Goa’s capital.

Arti Das

· Dec 21, 2018 · 03:30 pm

A quiet driver, a talkative boy, and two elusive quests in ‘Namdev Bhau: In Search of Silence’

Ukrainian filmmaker Dar Gai talks about what drew her to India and the making of her second feature film.

Arti Das

· Nov 29, 2018 · 08:15 am

A child’s perspective, but not a children’s film: Nipun Dharmadhikari on his award-winning ‘Dhappa’

The Marathi movie about intolerance is a part of the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India.

Arti Das

· Nov 24, 2018 · 02:30 pm

Neena Kulkarni on her long acting journey: ‘You have to be a caterpillar to become a butterfly’

The veteran actress looks back at her 40-year career in theatre, film and television.

Arti Das

· Oct 08, 2018 · 08:15 am

Eco-friendly idols are trending. But in rural Goa, Ganesh Chaturthi has always been about nature

The matoli – a wooden canopy decorated with a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs – shows how nature is celebrated in its truest form.

Arti Das

· Sep 17, 2018 · 03:30 pm

These photos of Goa’s indigenous communities show that there’s more to the state than just beaches

Photographer Pantaleão Fernandes’s sixth book ‘Goa: Rare Portraits’ is a glimpse into the rural and tribal culture of the state.

Arti Das

· Sep 03, 2018 · 03:30 pm