Dr. K. Prakash Shetty: The Riverfront Vision
Beginning in 1993 with one restaurant, hospitality entrepreneur Dr. K. Prakash Shetty, founder of the MRG Group, has steadily grown his business. Over the years, this measured expansion has encompassed hotels, real estate, and infrastructure across various cities. His newest undertaking in Panaji, The Riverfront, continues this successful path onto the banks of the Mandovi. […]
Art event – Art × Evidence Launches, Goa
Priya Agrawal, Founder of the Antarang Foundation, will launch Art × Evidence in Goa. This is a new platform that uses creative expression to deepen dialogue on youth skill recognition and the transition from education to meaningful work. Conceived as a pilot in the state, the programme is mentored by six eminent Goan practitioners working […]
Mapusa Moves Closer to a Net-Zero Plastic Future with Second Dry Waste Collection Centre: An initiative by Mondelez India under the Plastics Lighthouse Project
MAPUSA, Goa. – March 18, 2026 – On the occasion of Global Recycling Day, Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with Anubhuti Welfare Foundation, inaugurated its second Dry Waste Collection Centre (DWCC) in Mapusa under the Plastics Lighthouse Project. The project is aimed at transforming Mapusa into a net-zero plastic town, by strengthening waste […]
Clevergreen Solutions LLP
In a place like Goa, where coastal conditions, intense monsoons, and shifting temperatures shape the land, outdoor spaces cannot be treated as an afterthought. They influence how a property feels, how it functions day to day, and how well it holds up over time. Clevergreen Solutions LLP has built its work around this understanding, approaching […]
Tanushree Basnet
A Life Reoriented by Clay Tanushree Basnet’s path to pottery did not begin in a studio, but in the structured corridors of pharmaceutical work. Trained as a pharmacist, her early career moved through production, marketing, and public relations roles across Sikkim and Assam. Yet beneath this conventional professional arc lay a persistent pull toward a […]
Goa Car Club: A Growing Hub for Automotive Enthusiasts in Goa
Goa is known for its beaches, nightlife, and vibrant culture, but beyond tourism and festivals, the state has also developed a passionate automotive community. Over the years, the Goa Car Club and similar automotive enthusiast groups have emerged as platforms that bring together car lovers, collectors, and motorsport enthusiasts to celebrate their shared passion for […]
Goa’s Deposit Refund Scheme Promises Fairer Returns, Dignity for the State’s Informal Waste Collectors
~ DRS enables formal registration of collectors, improving traceability and dignity of labour. ~ The new system aims to shift waste economics by putting money directly into the hands of those who collect it. As Goa’s waste burden continues to rise, a new state government-led deposit refund system is set to rework how value is […]
The Economics of Seasonal Fishing in Goa
Seasonal fishing in Goa plays a vital role in the state’s coastal economy. Thousands of families depend on fishing for income, food security, and livelihood. However, fishing in Goa does not happen all year round. Seasons, weather, and government regulations significantly impact how fishermen earn a living and plan their lives. Understanding Seasonal Fishing in […]
Drishti Marine Deploys Seahorse; Innovative Floating Platforms to Enhance Beach Safety Ahead of New Year Festivities
~ The Seahorses are expected to critically cut down lifesaver reaction time to any drowning emergency from three to five minutes to one minute. ~ Each Seahorse accommodates four to six lifesavers and is equipped with a jet ski ramp, rescue boards, surfboards and rescue tubes. In a first in the country, Drishti Marine, the […]
Norway-Goa Trade, Policymakers Meet Explored Collaborations in IT, Tourism, Start-Up Sector
~ The meet mooted setting up of a liaison body to support structured collaboration between Norwegian businesses and Goan enterprises. Leading trade representatives from Norway and India and senior Goa government officials recently explored new avenues for trade and collaboration between the two regions in the area of tourism and information technology (IT), including facilitating […]