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Ghoghea ghor of Panzorconi Cuncolim

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      Cuncolim, S outh Goa , India: People in Goa are quite familiar with heavy rains especially during the rainy season. When it rains heavily they use Ghogeani pavs (heavy rains) to describe the situation. Can you describe the heavy rain situation and relate it with abundant riches which flow day in and day out of the coffers of a rich family in Goa. Certainly, if you take the case of the Menezes family from Panzorconi Cuncolim who at one point of time one of the richest families in Cuncolim according to historical data available in the archives in possession of the family and also with families related to the Menezes family. With cash and riches flowing in the Menezes house the locals chose to name it as Ghoghea ghor , the name which remains affixed to it till date. The riches and list of properties which the family possessed have reduced but the house retains the special grandeur. Tucked away from the National Highway, around 500 metres to be precise situated in the m

Hockey training session to start on Sunday at Cuncolim Union Sports Complex (Zuplea shet)

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  Hockey training session to start on Sunday at Cuncolim Union Sports Complex (Zuplea shet) Cuncolim Hockey Club in association with Cuncolim Union will be starting their practice sessions from Sunday February 6 at the Cuncolim Union Basketball court, informed Glestone Fernandes  "Please note that we'll be starting Hockey at Cuncolim Union basketball court at Zupleshet on Sunday at 7am.  Please spread the word around, age no bar. Please bring along your sticks and if possible Hockey balls" said Glestsone in a message in Cuncolim hockey group which consists of hockey lovers, players and officials. The Cuncolim hockey lovers are looking for some funding for some equipment which they will need in the form hockey sticks, balls, goalkeeper pads and markers. “As of now we are in need of sticks and balls.. Many are interested to join but they do not have sticks and ball..  We'll also be requiring markers, goalkeeper pads etc..  But our major requirements are sticks and balls

Creative ideas take a new meaning at Café Bom Gosto

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Cuncolim creativity takes to new heights !!!!!!! A recent initiative in Cuncolim could be a precursor of similar initiatives around the state. Artist collective where creative individuals meet and discuss ideas and explore possibilities of working together and taking things forward. One could see the birth of various ideas; artists were discussing thoughts that were springing in their mind. It was so motivating to watch all this. Everyone roas talking, everyone was thinking, it was intellectually stimulating. Shelton D'Mello, an actor Creating art can be a singular obsession or a collaborative effort. Ideas discussed with friends can be part of the final presentation Academic studies on the transformative nature of the arts documents how community-based, collaborative arts initiatives enhance collective identity, build community, and address community problems. Art has that power. Recently in Cuncolim a very interesting development took place. Possibly for the first time in the sta

Smell the coffee and have it with Cuncolim’s Goes brothers at Café Bom Gosto

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  Smell the coffee and have it with Cuncolim’s Goes brothers at Café Bom Gosto In small towns like Cuncolim people generally prefer going to nearby cities whenever it comes to organizing meetings. Bom Gosto was a small effort from me and my brother to provide Cuncolimites a scope to gather their artistic and intellectual potential and discuss it all in one place.   By    RACHNA SRIVASTAVA   Iconic Red Door, Mini Library & Fab Interiors, Café Bom Gosto, Cuncolim is the Perfect Coffee Place Cuncolim, South Goa has just got a new foodie destination in Café Bom Gosto and is Cuncolim’s first premium coffee shop. It is founded by Goes Brothers, Rohan Goes and Milroy Goes, who are talented in their own fields! Rohan is a GettyImages recognised travel photographer, World Photographic Cup Team Leader for India and has also authored a book, ‘How did I travel to China’. Milroy is a renowned filmmaker and has directed ‘Welcome Millions’ that represented India at the 91st Academy