The remains of Saint Francis Xavier were moved in 1553 to the Basilica of Bom Jesus ... remains in Goa, which is done every ten years, attracting millions of pilgrims. "A visit to Old Goa is ...

Old Goa, once the heart of Portuguese India and home to iconic landmarks like the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. Activists argue that ...

Goa offers more than beaches, with a rich cultural history to discover. Visitors can explore churches of Old Goa, wander through Latin quarters, and visit old forts with views of the Arabian Sea.

A 6-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her father in Macasana, Salcete. The accused, Saleem Dambal, also assaulted his wife and minor son before fleeing. The family had moved to Goa ...

Just a short ferry ride from Old Goa lies Divar Island, where time flees like a charm. Picture sleepy Portuguese homes, narrow winding roads, and not a beach shack in sight. Rent a cycle ...

Francis's final resting place was the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four major basilicas of Christendom in Rome, situated on the Esquiline Hill. The last pope buried outside the ...

As India observes a day of mourning on the demise of Pope Francis, the Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception in Panaji, Goa, held a prayer ... inside St. Peter's Basilica after three days ...

Feng Shui master S B S SURENDRAN tells us what s in store in 2013 according to the Chinese almanac According to the Chinese almanac and the science of Feng Shui the ...

Herald Medi asked people, “By locating the police station in front of the Basilica and not drawing up Old Goa Master Plan, is the Government serious about the Old Goa heritage site?” If a poor man ...