Welcome to Vasco da Gama, the port town of Goa
We read and write so much about Goa and her beauty and culture. From her quaint and picturesque little villages to the towns that are buzzing with life, India’s tiny state packs quite a punch. The beaches along Goa’s coastline are pretty and dotted with shacks, some more than others. Inland, there are lakes and […]
Investigating the ‘illegal’ art installation in the intertidal zone in Panjim
The Serendipity Arts Festival 2017 showcased different art forms through painting, music, dance and even art installations. It was a week-long event to remember and if one walks around Panjim, the remnants of the festival can be seen here and there. There’s the giant painting of the Goan aunty down the side of the Junta […]
Vintage bikes and cars to cruise the streets of Panjim on 29th April 2018
India’s favorite tourist destination is all set to host the 2018 Goa Vintage Bike and Car Festival on April 29. People are always coming to Goa for the mouthwatering food, the gorgeous beaches, the clean air and cool sea breeze and the nightlife. If you happen to be in Goa this weekend then you’re in […]
Gretel Saldanha D’Souza competes for Miss & Mrs Megaverse 2018 crown
Goan beauty, Gretel Saldanha D’souza recently won the Ms Megaverse India 2017. She will now go on to represent India on an international level at the Miss and Mrs Megaverse 2018 to be held in Punta Cana, The Dominican Republic, from the 1st to the 8th May, 2018. What is ‘Miss Megaverse’ “The name of the […]
Nerul is one of Goa’s quaint little villages lining the Mandovi river
No matter which place you visit in Goa, you will be struck by the natural beauty everywhere. From verdant fields, rolling hills, lakes, rivers right down to the sea, it’s an extremely picturesque little jewel on India’s west coast. Its villages and towns are also quite lovely and there are a large number of them […]
Monday’s sea surge was worse than the weekend
The weekend’s high energy sea surge left North Goa’s beaches in a state of fear, confusion and complete disarray. India meteorological department (IMD), Panaji, had issued a high wave alert following inputs by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, about the storm surge for two days on April 21 and 22. But […]
Rough waves crash down on North Goa beaches over the weekend
The weather in Goa has been leaning towards the strange side these past few days. It’s unusually hot and extremely humid this summer. People are feeling ill thanks to the same. Even the weekend brought strange weather to the beaches. The North Goa beaches from Morjim to Keri saw high energy sea waves that destroyed […]
Summer-friendly foods to have this season and keep your tummy happy
While everyone in Goa looks forward to the summer, it is also the hottest time of year. The temperature hovers around 30-35 degrees and the humidity is super high too. Which means people are generally feeling hot, sweaty, queasy, and even bloated. The weather is definitely a major contributor to this but so is the […]
Now a high-speed broadband connection for every Goan household?
Today everywhere in the world is accessible by technology. Before, when you went somewhere new, getting directions was always tricky. You had to stop and ask passersby how to get to your destination. Today, armed with a smartphone that’s got a high-speed internet connection, you can just use Google Maps to find your way. Other […]
Good Friday – A solemn day for people all over the world
Good Friday is perhaps the most important day in our lives. It commemorates the day Jesus Christ was crucified and died on the cross in Calvary so that he could save mankind. It is a religious holiday all over the world, especially in the Anglican and Catholic nations. Good Friday is when Jesus died on […]
