Dr. Subodh Kerkar & Sharada Kerkar
In conversation with Goa Tycoon, Dr Subodh Kerkar, founding director of the Museum of Goa (MOG), Pilerne, and Sharada Kerkar, Operational Head of Museum of Goa and co-founder of Children Arts Studio (CAS), Pilerne, shared their collective dream to make art accessible to everyone in India, irrespective of their upbringing or background. Their initiatives, the […]
Goa needs more sustainable and people-friendly festivals: Trade, Heritage stakeholders
Panaji, January 2024- The state’s heritage proponents have urged the need to make large-format festivals, which are regularly held in Goa, more sustainable, while simultaneously backing the organisation of more green festivals, which incorporate minimising pollution and sustainability in their programming and organisational ethos. Goa has been a gracious backdrop to a diverse set of festivals. […]
Goa’s Tourism Minister: Integrating Sports for Multifaceted Development of State
Panaji, January 2024- The Goa government will promote sports tourism in the coastal State by expanding its vision, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said at the Sportstar’s Sports Conclave in Goa recently. “We never spoke about sports tourism earlier. Sports was one department, tourism was another, technology was another department,” Khaunte said. “Goa is a preferred destination […]
Welfare for Animals in Goa: Atul Sarin’s Journey
In the lush landscapes of Goa, where the sea meets the sand, and nature thrives in its most honest form, Atul Sarin, the founder of Welfare for Animals in Goa (W.A.G.), is a beacon of hope and compassion. His journey, as shared in an enlightening interview with ItsGoa, is not just a story about animal […]
Celebrating Goa’s sustainability heroes
~ National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every December 14 to honour India’s dedication to implementing eco-friendly measures across industry practices. ~ The Government of Goa recently pledged to provide 100 per cent renewable-based electricity to all sectors by 2050. Panaji, December 2023: Even as India celebrates National Energy Conservation Day on December 14, to showcase […]
Serendipity Arts Festival is Back in Goa with its 6th Edition.
~ The Serendipity Arts Festival 2023 continues to be an extremely accessible space for patrons with tactile and auditory installations and aids. ~ The Festival has 10 experts curating six major disciplines — Dance, Visual Arts, Music, Culinary Arts, Theatre and Craft. ~SAF 2023 will be conducted across 12 venues spread across the culturally rich […]
Rachana Deshpande: A Trusted Name in the World of Digital Marketing
By Team ItsGoa In the vibrant landscape of Goa, two remarkable companies have been making waves, transforming the way businesses perceive marketing and digital presence. Founded by the dynamic and visionary entrepreneur, Rachana Nabar Deshpande, AR Consulting Solutions and 9 Digits Media have emerged as pioneers in the marketing and digital solutions arena. With a […]
Diwali Bonanza at The St. Regis Goa Resort
As a precursor to Diwali, the Festival of Lights, The St. Regis Goa Resort has an array of special experiences for guests to enjoy. Diwali Sundowners with DJ MacAttack Well known in the Goa circuit, DJ MacAttack will be in the house. As a special Diwali weekend, guests can enjoy groovy music by the beach. Along […]
Better infrastructure, upskilling workforce, focus on gastronomic tourism, key to Goa’s success: SKAL International Goa president
Panaji, October 2023: Goa needs to focus on upskilling its tourism-related workforce, harmonise road networks and find ways to ease pressure on existing infrastructure caused by the manifold increase in tourist footfalls to maintain its reputation as one of India’s top tourism destinations, according to Vivek Kerkar, newly appointed president of SKAL International Goa, a global network […]
Goa Shipyard Limited Opens Its Facility for Indigenous R&D Collaboration with Maritronics India
Goa 4th October 2023: Centena Group company, Maritronics India Private Limited (MIPL), a leading Marine Equipment & Marine Spare Parts supplier & system integrator has collaborated with Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a premier shipbuilding and General Engineering company in India, to boost indigenous research and development efforts in the maritime sector in the niche field of Maritime […]
