14 people went into the sea, 5 were dragged away by the current
It’s no secret that the monsoons are beautiful but dangerous at the same time. The monsoons in Goa last for 4 months, between June and September. During this time, all beach activities, watersports, and even fishing are suspended. This is to avoid any calamities like drowning and capsizing in the sea. Unfortunately, as much as […]
Drishti Issues Advisory for the Monsoon Months of June to September
After an extremely hot and humid summer, the monsoons have finally hit Goa. And as we all know, the monsoon months from June to September have to be heeded with caution. From driving on the roads to even visiting the beach, as tourists usually do, everyone needs to be extremely careful. For this reason, Drishti […]
Maria and Piedade – Two Goan women who proved that age is no bar
Maira and Piedade, two Goan women who proved that age is no bar. 75-year-old Piedade Fernandes from Corjuem and 81-year-old Maria D’souza from Aldona. Both retired career Goan women who took to converting run-off-the-mill house gardens into lush, green beds of varieties of vegetables, flowers, medicinal plants and fruits. All done organically. Living along rocky […]
The pretty and verdant village of Curtorim in Salcete
A mere 15 minute drive from Margao lies the beautiful village of Curtorim. It is picturesque and peaceful, with the river Zuari flowing gently on one side. There is an abundance of paddy fields in the village as well as the well known Curtorim lake. The village is also home to a number old Goan […]
8 major lakes in Goa found to be extremely polluted
Right on the heels of the Goa State Pollution Control Board’s report about the air quality in the state being reduced to poor levels, comes more bad news. Water pollution is also on the rise with the discovery of 8 major lakes in the state having high levels of toxicity. Even though the GSPCB’s water […]
World Environment Day – “Beat Plastic Pollution”
Today is World Environment Day. Celebrated on the 5th of June every year, World Environment Day is an International environment awareness campaign by the United Nations which began in 1974. Each year a host country adopts a theme. This year’s global host country India chose to champion the cause of “Beat Plastic Pollution”. “Beat Plastic […]
Sunday’s power cut all over Goa left citizens very frustrated and unhappy
The day itself dawned on the cloudy and gloomy side. Throw in a major power cut to much of the state and you get a whole group of very unhappy citizens. Tiswadi taluka was one of the biggest victims of the power cut, leaving Panjim and surrounding areas in the dark for most of the […]
One year for the Food Bank for the Poor in Saligao
They say charity begins at home and this is completely true. Everyone is urged to do their bit in society but not all do. This is not true of Donald Fernandes and all the good work he has been doing since 2013. From cooking for the poor, ferrying them to the hospital when needed with […]
A new species of frog identified in Goa’s part of the Western Ghats
Goa is teeming with all kinds of exotic flora and fauna. The hinterland areas are full of these. The Western Ghats which run along the eastern part of our tiny home-state have been internationally recognized as one of the biodiversity hotspots of the world. This is where a lot of species of birds, animals and […]
Artjuna Lifestyle Shop and Café ties up with Patisserie Delicieux
Tucked away in the heart of Anjuna, in the sunny beach state of Goa, lies a special place called Artjuna Lifestyle shop and café. Artjuna was established in a beautiful old Goan house with a pretty garden. In all its years of existence, the café has evolved into a popular place. There is an outdoor […]
