Calangute beach: Where the parties (and violations) never stop
A New Year is here and with it comes another round of parties on the beach, especially on Calangute and Baga beaches. Unfortunately, along with these come the violations of the beach shack policy given by the tourism authorities. The violations on Calangute beach in particular Picture this. It’s sunset on the Calangute-Baga beach stretch. […]
5 New Year Resolutions Goa Should Strive To Make
Every New Year, we make resolutions about certain unhealthy things we’re not going to do. We make these resolutions in good faith and with lots of conviction, at the time, that we will get them done. Goa, as a state, should make some resolutions too. Especially when it comes to sorting out social issues that […]
Open toilets on Salcete’s beaches leave a stink in the air
First, there was all the noise being made about tourists using open spaces as their own, personal campsite complete with cooking equipment. Right on its heels come reports that the Salcete beaches have it even worse considering they are now being used as open toilets. A horrifying stench According to the newspapers, you can’t even […]
When exactly did Goa become a campsite for tourists?
Tourists visiting Goa by the jeep-load and using it as their own, personal campsite, are quite possibly the worst kind of tourists that the state attracts. It is precisely these kinds that give tourism in the state an extremely bad reputation. This also leaves the paying tourists with a bad taste in the mouth when […]
Let’s Go Swalla-la-la at ‘Time Out 72’ in Vagator
After the success of two mega-popular EDM (electronic dance music) festivals in Goa in the last few years, it’s now time to make way for a new one. Sunburn and Supersonic have unfortunately moved out of the state for various reasons, giving a chance to the organisers of the brand new ‘Time Out 72’ to […]
Ban on Sale of Cattle for slaughter withdrawn by Center
Central Government’s decision to withdraw the ban on the sale of Cattle for slaughter comes as a huge relief to cowherds and farmers not only in Goa but across the country. The ban had been notified mainly to prevent cruelty to the animals viz. pitiful conditions of cattle transported for slaughter and unhygienic conditions of abattoirs […]
A few highlights of the Panjim São Tomé/Fontainhas heritage area
A short distance away from the busy crowded Panjim bus stop is an area where time seems to have stopped. The area is called São Tomé/Fontainhas. This is the oldest Latin quarter of Panjim, It has the aura of a Mediterranean city. It is located at the foot of the hills and gets its name […]
Goa plans to reduce it’s pollution by using bicycles
You may soon witness bicycles making their way on the roads of Goa’s capital. The effort is towards reducing the pollution in Goa by encourage an environment friendly mode of transport. The Goa government plans to start a project where it rents out bicycles fitted with a Global Positioning System (GPS) system. It wants to […]
Alorna Fort in Pernem taluka to get a new look
Goa is a land of many surprises. It’s approximately 105 kilometres of coastline with some of the most beautiful beaches in the country isn’t the only reason that people come to visit. There’s the food, the nightlife and shopping as well to a certain extent. And being so rich in history and heritage, another thing […]
‘TeraMeraBeach’ campaign will use art and music to keep beaches of Goa clean
Drishti Marine is going to be embarking on a unique public awareness campaign aimed at educating people on cleanliness and beach management along the coastal stretch. Aimed at visitors to Goa especially domestic visitors, #TeraMeraBeach is a 150-day beach awareness campaign to a cleaner Goa, set to roll out mid-November. Through #TeraMeraBeach Drishti Marine in […]