Goa’s tourism is stagnating and finding solutions are the need of the hour
Goa could lose its appeal with tourists if not careful, say experts at the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management’s (IITTM) conference on ‘Sustaining Tourist Destinations’, held at International Centre Goa, Dona Paula. In a major meeting of minds, various experts from India and abroad proposed strategies to rejuvenate Goa’s very real potential for a […]
Due to presence of jellyfish, locals and tourist advised not to venture into the sea in South Goa
Drishti lifeguards spotted jellyfish which washed ashore along the Baina-Betalbatim-Velsao beach stretch in South Goa on 3rd November 2017. Drishti Marine have alerted the tourism department about the same and cautions visitors to the beach to stay alert and safe. Marine animals, jellyfish are of two kinds- toxic and non-toxic. And while most jellyfish stings are harmless to humans and […]
The Goa Science Center and Planetarium (GSCP)
Are you a Bomaicar? If so, have you ever visited the Nehru Planetarium at Worli? The Goa Science Center and Planetarium (GSCP) is a Goan version. With its own, special Goan flavor. Yes, it’s true, Goa isn’t only beaches, trance music, and rave parties. Goa is quite scientific and high tech too. The GSCP is […]
A Goan Khazan is a treasure trove for aquaculture, agriculture and salt panning
The Hindi word ‘khazana‘, means treasure. All over Goa, there is an intricate system of water dukes, sluice gates, bunds, furrows and canals that date back to the B.C (before Christ) era. These ecosystems are called the Khazan Ecosystem of Goa. They are truly an ecological treasure (an ecological Khazana). What exactly is a Khazan? […]
Goa’s coal route – slicing deep wounds in the ecological heart of the state
Goa’s coal route spells doom. Over a four-month-long investigation, The Indian Express found that coal that arrives at the port takes three key routes, road, rail and river, that slice deep wounds in the ecological heart of the state. While the road route winds its way through major villages, the rail route chugs through Goa’s biodiversity […]
Nathan’s Oven – A Gastronomic Delight
Rich Belgian Chocolate Brownies, Italian Pizzas, Xacuti, Cafreal and much more at Nathan’s Oven in Sangolda, North Goa. It’s the ‘new kid on the block’. Are you hungry? A family venture between Elaine and Jerusha Nathan, the mother-daughter duo, who always dreamed of making a mark in the food industry. With a degree in Home Science at […]
Greenpeace crew discuss environmental issues with local Goans
On Monday, Greenpeace’s campaign sail vessel, Rainbow Warrior III, made its maiden voyage to India and finally anchored off the Aguada Bay. Interestingly the ship’s captain, first officer, and the second officer were all women. Captain Hettie Geenen from the Netherlands and her 16 member crew from 14 countries, were very happy to invite on board […]
The Goan fish thali is an absolute delight and a must eat dish
One of the favorite dishes of every Goan is the Goan fish thali. Goans love their ‘xitt kodi nustea’ and it’s pretty much a staple in every Goan household. The rice with that special curry full of flavor and the fish which is fried in a certain way which you will never find anywhere else […]
Miramar Beach and it’s famous little eatery – D’silva Caterers
D’Silva Caterers on Miramar Beach is one of North Goa’s famous eateries. Situated just opposite the ‘Chowpatty’ of North Goa. (‘Chowpatty’ denoting the food stalls on Miramar Beach, likened to Mumbai’s Girgaum Chowpatty.) Currently operating from a little window, D’Silva’s was run by Mr. D’Silva who worked tirelessly and succeeded in putting his little food […]
Drishti Lifeguards, brings you Drishti Premium Ferry Services
Whirrrrr! Zooom! Zippppp! Splash!!! Drishti – the organization that gave us Goa’s premier lifeguards will now give us a premier ferry service. Tourists and local residents can now hop onto a 40-seater luxury catamaran and zip through the coastal waters as they take in the sights and sounds of coastal Goa. It’s going to be […]
