The Comprehensive Guide to Russians in Goa: Exploring the Love Affair

Uncover the reasons why Russians are drawn to Goa, the effects on the local economy and culture, and the darker side of this growing trend. Learn about the increasing number of Russian tourists in Goa and how the region is adapting.

Goa’s Floating Casinos Will Pay More for Mooring

Differentiated Rate Slabs Introduced for the First Time Goa’s Captain of Ports (CoP) Department has introduced five categories of vessels, each to attract a different rate slab for the monthly mooring fees and jetty rental charges. If the proposal gets approved by the government, the move will abolish the previous uniform rate of Rs. 10 […]

Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Goa Casinos

India’s top tourist spot is Goa. The resort attracts a huge number of tourists from all over the world thanks to its sandy beaches, lively nightlife, and, of course, a wide variety of casinos. The most interesting thing is that a large number of casinos in Goa are located on sea cruise ships and offer […]

Missing Teeth -A Tale of Loss and Identity

Dr. Valerie Anithra Pereira Notice the woman in the above picture? She is missing an eyebrow, yet all you notice are her missing teeth! 69% of the population between 35-45 years have at least one tooth missing! A person’s first molar tooth is the first permanent tooth to erupt and is usually the first one […]

‘From Amchi Mumbai to Amche Goa!’

By Anushree Edbor Fernandes “Born and brought up in Mumbai and settled in Goa for the past 8+ years.” At the age of 34, this statement gets me two broad reactions, both being at two extreme ends of the reaction spectrum. They are somewhat like this: Reaction #1 – “Oh! It must be hard adjusting […]

<strong>Modern meets traditional: 5 Signature cocktails at The St. Regis Goa Resort</strong>

Among the growing trend for signature beverages, The St. Regis Goa Resort, a pioneer in creating signature cocktails, has fine-tuned the art of handcrafting the perfect cocktail with locally sourced ingredients and fresh fruit, with a trademark modern twist with traditional flavours. Pradyumna Shanker, Chief Mixologist, The St. Regis Goa Resort, prepares artisanal cocktails that […]

<strong>GO FIRST COMMENCES FLIGHT OPERATIONS AT MANOHAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT </strong>

Goa, January 05, 2023: GO FIRST (formerly known as GoAir) in its continuous pursuit of network expansion, commences operations on the Manohar International Airport (Mopa, North Goa) flight path today. Operated by an Airbus A320neo, the maiden GO FIRST flight G8 2123 departed Manohar International Airport in Mopa at 10:35 hours and will arrive into Rajiv Gandhi International Airport […]

A Christmas Treat: Christmas Pudding

With Christmas comes a long list of traditional and modern recipes, one such favorite traditional recipe of the world is the boozy, rich, spiced Christmas pudding which is heavily studded with rum and brandy-soaked mixed dried fruits, candied orange and nuts Chef Jason DeSouza, an entrepreneur, !avor savant extraordinaire and an alumnus of Le Cordon […]

First Goa Animal Liberation March to be held on Dec 17 at Panaji

DECEMBER 15, 2022, Panaji: The Vegoan, a group of grassroots Animal Liberation activists based in Goa, is organising the first Goa Animal Liberation March on Saturday, December 17 at Panaji. The event is aimed at drawing focus to the immense suffering that people’s choices inflict upon animals for food, clothing, entertainment, experimentation and labour, and […]

Panjim comes alive with Serendipity Art Festival

“..In Goa we need Foundations like Serendipity Arts and patrons like Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal to provide impetus to the arts movement and to strengthen culture..”- Shri Pramod Pandurang Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa Panaji, December 2022: The streets of Panjim have come alive with the launch of the 9-day Serendipity Arts Festival. An initiative by the Serendipity […]