Goan Nisha Madgavkar creates history, wins Ironman 70.3 in Colombo
A dream does not become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination, and hard work. As much as I’d love to take credit for that line, it’s actually Colin Powell, former United States Secretary of State who said that. The retired 4-star Army General knew a thing or two about keeping your nose to the […]
Vince Costa just put Curtorim and Goa on the map in the most epic way
Almost four years ago, Curtorim based musician Vince Costa released his debut music album titled ‘Saint and Sinner’. The album was written and recorded in his hometown, the village itself serving as a backdrop for his anecdotal tunes about life in the South, assembled with great care personally in his home studio. The album garnered […]
Hotel Fidalgo – So Central, So Convenient
Goa is India’s tourist capital. When people think of Goa, they think of beaches and good times, and when it comes to accommodation, everyone looks for hotels that are near the beach. But more than just vacations and fun times, Goa is also quickly becoming a great destination for businesses looking to extend their operations […]
5 things you need to know if you’re new to Mutual Funds
Wealth creation through strategic investment is something that a lot of people talk about. Instead of keeping money in a savings account for a meager rate of interest, financial advisors will always recommend that you invest your money in funds that are performing well in order to grow your money faster. While this sounds like […]
How Many Deaths Will It Take For Us To Improve Road Safety In India?
There in the road, up straight ahead A car was stalled, the engine was dead I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right I’ll never forget the sound that night The screamin’ tires, the bustin’ glass The painful scream that I heard last. Those are the lyrics to a song popularised by Pearl Jam […]
These Games of Goa were almost forgotten, until now …
Today’s kids will never know what it’s like to be playing outdoors all day till sunset when it was time to come in. Before Play Stations and XBoxes, games were physical or mental and required a great degree of activity. It was not uncommon to see kids in the lane between houses or in the […]
Celebrating the life of St. Ketevan with the Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival
The Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival, located in Old Goa, combines sacred music traditions from different eras from the East and the West inspired by the life of St Ketevan, Queen of Georgia. The Ketevan world Sacred Music Festival is a project of music and religious coexistence, connecting and fostering dialogue among cultures. Like an […]
Lonely Planet calls them “the best people in the travel world for Goa”
Planning a holiday can be a ton of fun – if you know what you’re doing. Some folks have a real knack for organizing and getting stuff done, and are willing to take the trouble. On the other hand, there are many who just don’t have the patience. There are visa forms for immigration, hotels […]
If Goa is too slow for you, get your need for speed in a go-kart
If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner Hamilton or Schumacher but didn’t know how, well you probably haven’t tried driving a go-kart. This high-speed, thrill-seeking sport has been available in Goa for many years now thanks to the folks at Goa Karting and is easily accessible thanks to their two tracks situated conveniently in […]
Forget the gym, these folks are taking fitness to the next level
In today’s age, we all lead busy and stressful (to a degree) lives. For some of us, work rules almost every waking hour, turning our eating and sleeping routines upside down. Sitting in front of computer screens dictates our daily routine, turning us into the sedentary zombies we thought we would never become. However, in […]
