Was Goa the first powerhouse of Indian stories? with Frederick Noronha
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Goa has always been filled with travelers. Each of them has a story to tell. And publisher and journalist Frederick Noronha wants to capture them all. Did Goa have the world’s first printing press in 1556? Does literature HAVE to be elitist? Why does Fredrick want to record the stories of Neo-Goans aka the new settlers in Goa? Tune in for massive insights into Goan stories and people.  Frederick Noronha is a Goan journalist and founder of Goa 1556, an alternate publishing house that has published 60+ nonfiction books related to Goa. He has written articles on Goa, Goan books, media, environment, development, and information technology and edits for Konkani Wikipedia.  Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, drop into Goa 1556 or in one of Goa’s many tiny bookstores. And pick a book at random. Who knows what secrets the book will reveal?  Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts. Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.  Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya Artwork by Artisto Designz
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