Goa to Host Intl Conference on 'Goa: 1961 and Beyond' From Dec. 18

International conference on the subject 'Goa: 1961 and Beyond' will be held at the Goa University (GU) from December 18, 2011. The 3-day conference has accepted 35 papers from the international scholars and 34 papers from India.

On December 18, there will also be a public program on the theme 'The struggle for liberation: Aspirations and testimonies' from 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm at the Macquinez palace hall, Panaji, Goa. The program will include poetry recital on freedom and also talks by freedom fighters.