Drishti lifeguards spot Bluebottle jellyfish on Baga beach in North Goa
The seas are full of strange creatures. Some of these are harmless. Others are extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Take the Portuguese Man-of-War jellyfish for instance. While not a true jellyfish it is still absolutely terror-inducing. It is also known as the Floating Terror or Bluebottle jellyfish. And now, a cluster […]
Mustard – A fantastic choice of Bengali and French cuisine now in Mumbai
Goa is famous for being a great place to eat, drink and make merry. Not only is the local cuisine fantastic but there are so many other foreign cuisines to choose from. Additionally, there are a few restaurants that also do fusion cuisine. Now, some of these have expanded their horizons and opened up branches […]
Drishti lifeguards rescue fishermen in two separate incidents
The monsoons are still on in Goa even though they seem to have abated for now. That being said, it’s still not safe enough to go into the sea. Swimming is still off limits although the fishing ban is about to be lifted. That means fishermen are getting ready to start fishing once more. Of […]
The ASHA project for HIV positive kids and families in Goa
To be HIV positive is horrifying. All over the world, there are millions that have been diagnosed with this possible precursor to the dreaded AIDS. Some can last for years and not show any symptoms, while others pass away in a matter of months. It’s a disease for which there is no cure. What does […]
VMSIIHE wins the award for being the Cleanest College in the state
Today, the world’s resources are depleting fast. Humans are consuming or wasting every available resource faster than it can be generated. Plastic and other non-biodegradable trash can be found everywhere, on land and in our waters too. Social media is rife with videos and articles about how garbage is rapidly taking over the world. People […]
Andores Resort & Spa: Serenity within the chaos of Calangute
Calangute has to be the busiest and most chaotic village in North Goa. It’s known for being home to most of Goa’s famous nightlife, numerous hotels and a variety of restaurants. Locals say that the village has reached its saturation point as far as the building of hotels goes. And yet somehow, there is always […]
The Soup Festival is on at WoknRoll Goa in Candolim
Soup is primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold). It’s made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, juice, water, or another liquid. Hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling solid ingredients in liquids in a pot until the flavors are extracted, forming a broth. With […]
FDA raid at Goa’s major fish markets, Formalin found in fish
Fish is the staple diet of most Goans. It’s rare that one will find a Goan household that doesn’t consume fish as part of their daily meal. However, after a raid by the FDA on Thursday, Goa could be looking at a shutdown on the supply of fish to its major fish markets. The reason? […]
Beneath modern Naroa, Divar lies centuries of archaeological history
Naroa is a small village located on the easternmost tip of Divar. It claims to be a blessed village due to its location at the confluence of three branches of the Mandovi river. The Hindus referred to it as ‘tirth’ (holy water) which they believed washed away their sins after a dip in it. Naroa, […]
Travel from Panjim to Aldona on solar-powered ferries
If one passes along the Panjim promenade at any time of the time, they can see the ferries that cross the river at regular intervals, taking passengers between Panjim and Betim. Now the government has plans to start another ferry route, between Panjim and Aldona. This route will be eco-friendly as the ferries they plan […]
