Goa Lights up the Ocean
Lighthouses have always been a symbol and beacon of hope for all who have dreamt of conquering the mighty seas. India’s long coastline stretching all the way from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal has a vast treasure of lighthouses that date back to even the Pre-British Times. In Goa, the lighthouses were […]
Pokémon GO-A : Take me to church!
Not a regular at Church on Sundays? Well, guess what?! Now you’re going to be visiting churches, temples, monuments and places you probably thought you’d never set foot in, multiple times a week! Pokémon Go has very conveniently converted some of the most famous Churches and Temples into Pokéshops and Gyms. The Craze is Real! Everyone’s going […]
Headphone rave–Goa’s party revolution
The idyllic beach town of Palolem in South Goa is very different from the north. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and a mixture of nationalities, ages and travelers. It is not hard to fall in love with this tranquil beach paradise. However every Saturday, Palolem hosts India’s original silent headphone party. Literally, everyone dances to […]
First Zico, now Ronaldinho- Goa it’s time to Samba!
Over the last two years, Goa has gone crazy over Zico, the Brazilian star of yesteryear who has guided the FC Goa franchise from the sidelines with great success. It still feels like yesterday, when the ISL title was in touching distance, before it was painfully snatched from our grasp in the dying minutes. Now […]
Checkout what a mosquito can do to humans!
After last summer’s scorching heat, the rains arrived as a welcome relief to Goans. The rains however brought their own set of worries with them. It is a well known fact that stagnated water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Hence, it is very important to keep the surroundings clean, especially making sure the water […]
Roads in Goa which haunt us
Goa has a history of haunting stories, some about churches, some about bridges and there are even some on houses which are haunted by supernatural forces. There have been tales of people facing terrifying moments while commuting in Goa. Here are a list of roads which are said to have haunted people in the past. NH-17 […]
Jewel of Goa, not originally Goan?
There are many aspects of Goa unknown by us locals. Some of them are hidden in plain sight. Don’t believe me? Let me give you an example. Anacardium, originally derived from a Greek word, is the name given to a tree found in Goa. The name refers to the unusual location of the seed, outside the […]
Bring Your Balcony to Life
With the ever increasing population and the ever shrinking living space in Goa, lush lawns, large verandas and lofty courtyards are turning into luxuries. We have to be content with the little space that we can afford to live in. Balconies hold special places in our lives. It is our window to the world. A […]
Goa – The land of Human Trafficking
Arun Pandey, Director of ARZ, an NGO committed to combating trafficking of persons for the purpose of sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation in Goa said, “Human trafficking is said to be the third illegal revenue generating business after arms and drugs trafficking. Large number of tourists visiting Goa especially domestic (single) look for sex […]
Explore the unknown depths of Goa
Did you know, India’s first scuba diving school was established in 1991 by William Downie. He was a Scotsman and an experienced diver. Downie was noted as one of the first divers to explore the Goan coast during his time working with the Indian Navy. Find out more by reading the rest of this article. […]
