The word Roce itself comes from the Portuguese word Roca. But the soul of the ceremony — applying oil, singing songs, and giving blessings — comes from Saraswat customs. The Catholic side can be seen ...

As for what to order, Goan fish thali is also a must-try and there are many options across the state. This meal is unlike the ...

Kolkata: With Independence Day approaching and the city gradually embracing the festive spirit, Kolkata's restaurants are preparing to delight patrons.

In Bollywood, where on-screen and off-screen lives often blur, these couples exemplify how love transcends differences, uniting hearts in perfect harmony.

Brenden Valentine Crasto, a Roman Catholic originally from Pakistan and a long-time resident of Anjuna, has officially been ...

Entebbe Institute, like much property in Entebbe and other Ugandan towns, saw a gradual decay of its building and recreational facilities until, by about 15 years ago, in 2010, it was a sorry sight.

Hers was a unique perspective of a Goan Catholic woman hailing from Pune, and living and teaching, thinking and questioning in post-colonial Mumbai/India. It was also of a woman who lived singly and ...

As Maharashtra and Goa move to enact laws to block 'love jihad' and 'rice bag' conversions, minorities voice a lack of faith in the intent and foresee a chilling effect on society ...

This writing is to highlight an issue that everybody thought was dead. The belief may be that it has been erased legally. The ...

Here are 10 excellent and popular Indian novels that deserve OTT and web series adaptations. These list includes 'The Shadow ...

For the past week, these bands of young Catholics from around the world have poured into Rome for their special Jubilee celebration.

Pope Leo XIV addresses over a million young Catholics in Rome, encouraging dialogue over division as Father Michael Tidd praises the pontiff's authentic approach.