Five festive reasons for you to visit Goa this monsoon
If you think monsoon is the worst season to make a trip to Goa? Think again. Here’s an insight to 5 grand festivals held in Goa during the rains. It will definitely make you think of visiting Goa this monsoon. 1.San Joao, 24 June Do you need a reason to get wet? Here is a great excuse. […]
Top Bird watching hotspots in Goa
In Goa you never really need an alarm clock. The main reason being is that you are usually awoken by the bakers bicycle horn at just the right time, while the second wakeup call comes courtesy of the village chapel bells. If you still have not risen from your slumber, then the birds whistling in […]
Fishing ban in Goa – will East coast rescue the West coast?
The yearly fishing ban of 61-days has come into force from June 1 and will last till July 31. The uniform ban on the entire Western coast of India is applicable to only mechanized trawlers and boats using the trawl-net and purse-seine method for fishing. Traditional canoes are however exempted from this ban as long as […]
Viceroy’s treasure from Goa worth 77 crores ?
Goa under the Portuguese would appoint a Viceroy to govern the territory of Goa. It was the one of the top most positions available at the time. One would expect the Viceroy to lead a very comfortable life. contrary to that, he did not get as many perks as assumed. From the pocket Palacio da […]
Is Goa a safe destination for Women to travel alone?
With violence against women reported everyday on various media, one begs to question, is travelling alone as a female safe? Well being a young Goan. I asked myself the same question. It gives me great pleasure in saying Goans respect women. I have not heard of a case where a native Goan has acted up […]
Goa witnesses an ‘acid attack’
Goa is the land of peace. The people have been known to reside with each other peacefully. Recently an ugly incident has cast a shadow over that fact. A duo of a young girl and her grandmother were victims of an acid attack in Vancio-vaddo, Guirim. It is alleged that the attack was by their […]
Grounded Arossim pontoon completes 50 days
In Goa ‘Bhageerath’ is making news. Not the legendary King from Hindu mythology who brought the Ganges from heaven to Earth. It is a Pontoon that was brought to the beach by an event planner for a party. It was used as a dance floor. Unfortunately it was grounded on the beach. It never rose […]
Star Gazing in Goa this June
If you’re a lover of astronomy, planets and in particular star gazing, then Goa is the place to visit. This June, The capital city, Panjim will witness four planets clearly. One almost every night! Jupiter the brightest Star Jupiter is impossible to miss on these June evenings if you are star gazing. The planet lights […]
Goan football all set to shine again?
With the news about FC Goa being slapped with an 11 crore fine and 15 points being deducted from the next season, Goan football was heading for a downfall as their season was over before it started. The plan on merging the I-League and the Indian Super League brought further disappointment to die hard football […]
9th edition of Goa Marathi Film Festival celebrated
“The Goa Marathi Film Festival is without doubt one of the most high profile film festivals, taking place in Goa today with over 10,000 spectators,” said vinsanworld.com The 9th edition of the Goa Marathi Film Festival was celebrated from 3rd June to 6th June. The inauguration was attended by celebrities, movie critics and avid film goers. […]
