On the eve of Muharram, four Mosques in Goa, to remember
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Portuguese influence in Goa. All those pretty ‘Donas’ and their Gorgeous Mando dances, all the yummy Portuguese Goan sweets and festivals are so well known today. Did you know that Goa also had a strong Muslim influence? In fact, before the Portuguese came to Goa, Adil Shah (The ruler […]
Flashback Goa – in the 80’s, by Karan Kapoor
This blog is dedicated to Flashback Goa – in the 80’s. And to Karan Kapoor. They say an image can speak a thousand words. So in this blog, I’m going to use fewer words and more pics. That’s not only because of the phrase “an image can speak a thousand words” but also because I […]
3 Fun And Unusual Things You Can Do In Goa This Long Weekend
Long weekends are my absolute favorite part of the year. Aside from Christmas, New Year, Easter and Carnival of course. And it’s a very long weekend in Goa starting today. Everyone I know from other parts of India is going to be here for the next 4 days. Can feel the craziness and excitement building […]
Top 5 Water Sports in Goa
With such a long coastline and so many gorgeous beaches, is it any wonder that water sports are so popular in Goa? We’re literally water babies out here. So if you love water sports, here are the top 5 water sports in Goa. Windsurfing Think of a windsurfing board as just another regular surfboard, but […]
Want to do the Dandiya Raas this week-end? Where, in Goa, should you go?
It’s the Navratri week-end. A long weekend of energetic dancing to the catchy dance beats of the Dandiya Raas awaits you. This is going to be a nice long weekend of fun, music, and dancing. Oh Yes! Navratri is celebrated with as much energy here in Goa, as it is in Gujarat and in West […]
7 Pubs In North Goa That Will Make You Go Crazy
Goans love a good drink after a long day at work. Our tiny state is no stranger to pubs. Pubs are relaxed social drinking establishments. Pub culture is more prominent in British, Irish, New Zealand and Australian cultures, to name a few. However, in Goa, most people have adopted pub culture as their own. Where […]
Blacksheep Bistro Panjim – The Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Town
Being in Goa, makes everyone yearn for really good food. Whether you visit or live here, you really want good, tasty food. And if you live in a joint Goan family, whatever your religion, home cooked food is great. It’s not fine dining though. And the best restaurant for fine dining that I have come […]
Consumer Forum awards Goan Man Rs 1 Lakh compensation from MakeMyTrip.
Have you ever felt cheated by an online travel portal? Did you feel helpless and think, it’s no use complaining, no one will listen? That’s not true. The Consumer Forum – North Goa, set a precedent. According to the reports published by the local newspaper, the North Goa Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum has recently directed […]
Goa wakes up to another shocking shootout at point blank range
Goa wakes up to another shocking shootout. Yesterday evening, at point-blank range, one Abdul Kader was shot at while at a bar in Shantinagar, Navelim, South Goa. According to police sources, the assailant, Faiyaz Khatib, 36, a resident of Aquem Baixo, shot Kader using a country-made firearm and fled. Police are on his lookout. Both […]
Salvage Operations on MV Lucky 7 Resume Next Month
After numerous salvage attempts to remove the eyesore that is the MV Lucky 7 casino boat from Miramar beach, the government has now said that operations will resume next month. Backstory on MV Lucky 7 MV Lucky 7 ran aground, off Panjim’s famous Miramar beach, on 16th July 2017. The vessel, which is owned by […]