Time to say Dev Borem Korum to taxis in Goa ?
Canada-based Goan, Mahesh Sardesai feels that Goa being one of the top tourism destinations in the country needs something more than the existing service of taxis in Goa to boost the state’s tourism economy. With that in mind, Sardessai started a petition – Chief Minister of Goa: Support Ola/Uber/Online Taxis in Goa. In less than […]
Treat yourself to some CHOGM road delights
There is more than one reason why the CHOGM Road of Porvorim is so renowned! That’s because it has a spread of big brands, is well lit compared to the other streets and is laden with an array of droolicious restaurants! But the reason I personally adore this vicinity is because it offers a variety […]
Does Goa really care about garbage?
An aerial view of the Solid Waste Management Facility at Calangute. Graciously Accepting Refuse Perched on the top of the Saligao Plateau in Goa, the Solid Waste Management Facility operated by M/s Hindustan Waste Treatment Pvt. Ltd. has been graciously accepting solid waste and garbage from the surrounding areas and treating it for the past […]
Let’s be safe! Let’s stop accidents in Goa
Horrifying photographs of mangled bodies and vehicles lying in heaps of twisted metal & plastic Such sights have become an increasing phenomenon over the last couple of days. As a result, people across the world have been left to despair due to the growing number of accidents and distress in Goa. Stunned by the alarming […]
Twelve deaths in 72 hours devastates Goa
In a span of a few hours, Goa’s golden image has been smashed and covered with the blood of accident victims. It feels like a curse has descended upon the State, as since Sunday, April 16, 12 people’s lives have been snuffed out due to rash and negligent driving in Goa. Deadly days and deaths in […]
“Cabinet ministers to remove the (red) beacons from their official cars”
After the Union Cabinet took a decision to curtail the use of ‘Red Beacons’ effective from May 1, Goa’s Chief Minister has announced his decision to remove the red beacon light from his official car. He has asked his cabinet colleagues to do the same. “The Chief minister has removed red beacon light from his […]
Dubai bans Goan food ?
News that will be heartbreaking to several Goans in Dubai… information on Dubai banning Goan food…is going viral after the Consul General of India in Dubai published detailed guidelines on banned items on its website, citing Dubai Customs as a source. Often, people travelling from India to the UAE carry with them medicines and cooked […]
The ‘Gutka Baron’ who purchased Kingfisher Villa in Goa: Know more
Businessman-actor Sachiin Joshi has purchased the Kingfisher villa for a whooping 73.01 crores through a private treaty with the banks after three failed auctions. “The Sarfaesi Act allows banks to cut a private deal to sell the assets of a defaulter if auctions fail twice. But under the rules, the asset should be sold above […]
“Best is yet to come philosophy with my music and also my life”: Colin D’Cruz
Colin D’Cruz, a household name among Goa’s music lovers. A name that when taken transports one to a different world, a world of music of a different kind. In Colin’s words, he called his music ‘improvised’. A pioneer in the world of Jazz music in Goa, Colin D’cruz believes in a “best is yet to […]
Fr Bismarque to be finally laid to rest
After lying in a morgue for over 16 months, the remains of Fr Bismarque Dias will finally be laid to rest. While the date is yet to be confirmed, this is likely to bring some closure to the mysterious death of priest turned activist, Fr Bismarque. Based on a petition filed by activist Adv Aires […]
