Drishti lifeguards assist with Ganesh Chaturthi immersion across Goa
After a brief lull in the torrential rains this monsoon, the weather has worsened. Heavy rains have been lashing the state, and the seas which had calmed down have once again become torrid. This increases the risk of drowning, and with Ganesh Chaturthi being celebrated in the state, Drishti Marine, the state-appointed professional lifeguard agency […]
‘Salt of the Earth’ by Rudi D’Silva celebrates the humble people of Goa
When was the last time when you tried to look at and understand the person behind the vendor? Or a local fisherman, or just anyone who is an integral part of our daily life? They are the ones who provide us with our basic amenities, but we are so consumed with our lives that we […]
Journey into the land of the Mughals at The Awadh House
For those who have travelled extensively in the North of India, you will have realised that there are a number of exotic magical lands. Cities where you see the regal combined with the ancient; places where time actually stands still. What sets places like Ayodhya, Lucknow, Allahabad, and the neighbouring districts apart from the rest […]
Venuvardhan Pasula, the first Goan randonneur to conquer the PBP 1200
Over the last couple of years, it’s not uncommon to see groups of people cycling along the Bambolim stretch. Sans the rain and its resultant potholes, that long stretch of road leading on to Verna and beyond is a Goan cycler’s best challenge when training for rides and competitions, thanks to the ups and downs […]
Fort Aguada is getting renovated, and it’s going to cost 22 crores
There’s no doubt that Fort Aguada in Sinquerim is one of Goa’s most popular tourist attractions. The site of numerous movie shoots, (Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Golmaal, and Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd to name a few) this erstwhile Portuguese structure was constructed as a point of recourse for Portuguese ships to stock up on fresh […]
‘Not all superheroes wear capes.’ Saluting the bravery of Varad Karmali
India has never had a dearth of people we can look up to. Right up from our freedom fighters that fought for our independence, sportspeople who make us proud with their achievements and young guns across the country who are a source of inspiration to us all. As we usher in another glorious year of […]
Drishti lifeguards, unpaid for 8 months but still saving lives
There’s no denying that this monsoon season has been the most extreme in recent history. A few days ago, ItsGoa collated pictures and videos that have been shared extensively through social media, documenting the severity of the flooding that has enveloped Goa from North to South. At a time when domestic tourism is high in […]
Amazon’s Freedom Sale starts tomorrow. Here are 7 of the best deals!
Who doesn’t absolutely LOVE online shopping? The convenience of one-click buys, easy returns, and most importantly, awesome deals. These deals come and go, but if there’s one time of the year when it’s guaranteed is for the Freedom Sale. In honour of India’s Independence day, Amazon India conducts its Freedom Sale, for a few days […]
From Chorla to Guirim, the flooding in Goa is the worst yet
With heavy rains lashing Goa for the past 48 hours, and with more to come, Goa appears to be sinking. On social media and various messaging apps, pictures and videos are being shared of the devastation that has rocked Goa since late Saturday night. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert indicating that […]
Renowned chef Vasco Alvares represents Goa in Macau at Goa Nights
Who would have imagined that our Goan cuisine has become so popular beyond the beautiful coasts of Goa that it has taken root in the tiny Chinese territory of Macau? A region with half the population of Goa and more than 4,000 km away, Macau seems like the most unlikely place for dishes like cafreal, […]
