Wheelchair Holiday Winner Arrives in Goa
Panaji, Goa witnessed an unimaginable event on Saturday, 30th August. The Differnetly-abled had gathered to welcome a twenty five year old Graphic Designer. The amazing part was, this group of physically challenged people had assembled to welcome Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta, who arrived from Andhra Pradesh on a ‘wheelchair accessible’ holiday. A first-of-its-kind event in Goa. […]
Impact of plastic debris on marine animals
The Goan coastline, marred with plastic debris, isn’t news and neither a rare phenomenon. But what’s making news and a major cause for concern is its impact on the State’s marine life. Do animals in general have the ability to distinguish debris from food or natural elements? What about marine animals? Are these creatures under […]
1st August- The day Pao rises?
‘Pao’ meaning bread in Portuguese, has been a part of the Goan’s staple diet for centuries. Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, the traditional Pao is never far from the kitchen table as it acts as the perfect cushion for a sandwich, be it ‘cutlet pao’ or ‘choris pao’, or equally savoured to mop the […]
Mhadei river issue flares up again! Buses to Karnataka suspended
Many places in Northern Karnataka saw protests erupting on Wednesday, 27th July. They were mainly due to the decision taken by the Mhadei Water disputes tribunal, which favoured Goa. The decision has prohibited Karnataka from diverting 7.56 TMC into the Malaprabha basin from the Mhadei river until further notice. Following these developments the Goa government […]
WIFI coming to Schools in Goa
As technology is becoming an increasing part of our everyday lives, the government is planning to roll out a pilot project which will see 10 educational institutions in the state acquire WIFI. It has been reported that The Info Tech Corporation of Goa (ITG) has submitted a proposal to oversee the project. It is expected […]
Preventive measures for bird flu in Goa
Recent news reports have indicated that an outbreak of bird flu may be looming. Reports a few months ago had indicated this development, however, it wasn’t confirmed at the time. Since the 24th of July, the South Goa magistrate has put a ban on import of poultry from the neighbouring state of Karnataka. The outbreak […]
Beach lovers! 11 water sports you need to try
Goa’s beaches are obviously the main attraction of the state. But it’s not only the land that is dotted with people. If you look skywards, you’ll find some in the sky screaming their lungs out! If you are a water sports junkie, Goa is the treasure you have been looking out for, hosting loads of beach activities. […]
Goa to soon become a helicopter servicing hub!
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) along with its partner Safran (French company) are soon expected to invest about Rs. 170 crores in a helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Goa. The companies will acquire land assets from the now defunct state-owned company Goa Auto Accessories Limited (GAAL). The two companies will form a venture […]
5 experiences that will make you fall in love with Goa
Goa is a land that defines natural beauty. There is so much to explore and experience. If you have forgotten magnificence, then here’s a list of just 5 experiences you need to enjoy while staying in this beautiful state. Life’s a Beach Goa is known for its pristine beaches and numerous water sports. If you make a trip […]
Defog Your Car Screens Easily
With the arrival of the monsoon season, the problems we face seem to be increasing everyday. From water-logged roads, to malaria, a bucket load of traffic and we shouldn’t forget fogging of our car windows and screens! The latter being a bit dangerous as fogging of the windows causes difficulty in vision of the oncoming […]