The German National Youth Orchestra visits Goa this week
Music is meant to inspire people into thinking things and going places where they have never been before. It’s a journey of the senses and one that leaves you wanting more. For this reason, The German National Youth Orchestra, with 78 musicians is coming to Goa to inspire her young musicians to work harder at music. […]
Goa’s latest taxi strike leaves bitter taste in one tourist’s mouth
The latest taxi strike that hit the state really left a bitter taste in the mouths of almost every tourist that got stranded in Goa during the weekend. For the average tourist, domestic and international, it was an absolute nightmare with almost every taxi operator being off the street. Even though private vehicles and other […]
All Goa taxi strike in effect from today creates havoc for tourists
The earlier announcement of Goa’s taxi operators going on strike came into effect today. As expected, the taxi strike has created chaos and havoc in the state. Tourists in the state have been left stranded. Taxi strike happens inspite of the government prohibiting it Even though the government invoked the Essential Services Management Act (ESMA) […]
Dr. Jack de Sequeira: Father of the Opinion Poll in Goa
Can anyone imagine an India where Goa didn’t exist? Where we didn’t have all that is near and dear to us that gave us a strong identity of being Goan? It’s scary as heck to think that Goa almost didn’t come into being. In fact, the efforts of one man alone were what helped shape […]
The Convent and Church of Santa Monica in Old Goa
There’s no doubt that a trip to Goa is not complete unless you do some sightseeing at Old Goa. The former capital of Goa has a rich history and has famous churches everywhere. The most famous of these being the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Sé Cathedral and St. Cajetan Church which are visited by […]
Make Goa expensive so that only foreigners visit, says Vijai Sardesai
Over the last few days, the newspapers have been full of news stories referring to how many tourists hit the beautiful beaches of Goa for the Christmas season. Of course, most of these were unflattering as the kind of tourists that came to Goa were most unpleasant. They arrived by the truckloads and busloads. While […]
National anthem is not mandatory in movie theatres, says Centre
In 2016, the Centre passed an order declaring that the playing of the national anthem in movie theatres across the country was mandatory. This meant everyone had to stand at attention whether they wanted to or not. It did not apply to the differently abled. In a surprising 180 degrees turn on Monday, the Centre […]
Taxi operators in North and South Goa to strike from 19th January
The high esteem that Goa was once held in as a premier tourist destination is slipping downwards rapidly. Through-the-roof room rates thanks to GST, bad infrastructure as far as transport is concerned, high expenses on food and drink, the garbage problem faced in the state, are just a few reasons for these. In fact, the […]
Miramar Beach almost disappears under waste after New Year’s Eve
Goa in general faces a problem with garbage and waste management all through the year. It’s not just the roadside areas that suffer. Our beautiful beaches bear the brunt of most of it since this is where the hordes of tourists descend from the hinterland areas. New Year, same old problems with waste On the […]
Fee system for patients from out of Goa comes into play
Approximately two months ago, the Health Minister, Mr Vishwajeet Rane said that from the 1st of December, non-Goans coming to Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) would have to pay a basic registration fee for treatment. It was also mentioned that there would be a separate queue outside the OPDs for them. This was being […]