Drishti ferry services to commence again from 1st October
The monsoons are one of the more pleasant seasons in Goa. The weather is pleasantly cool, everything turns green for as far as the eye can see and thanks to the rain, Goa wears what can possibly be perceived as a clean look. Of course, the roads do get mucky but it’s a small price […]
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations get underway in Goa
The Konkan region’s most anticipated and widely celebrated festival began yesterday, 13th September. All over Goa, Chaturthi celebrations are underway after having installed idols of Lord Ganesh in their homes. Some may keep the idol for one and a half days while others may do it for five, nine or eleven days. However, no matter […]
Immersion of Ganesh idols to get easier with the help of Drishti lifeguards
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is just around the corner and everyone is gearing up to celebrate. It’s a very important festival in Hindu religion and very much celebrated in the Konkan region of India. Hindu households across Goa have already installed idols of Lord Ganesh. Observations include chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts […]
Man with alleged voyeur fetish terrorizes building residents in Taleigão
With the amount of development going on in Goa, in the last few years, migrants have arrived in droves and set up homes here. And with that, the crime rate has also gone up. There are stories of crime in the local news media almost every day. Take today’s account in The Goan Everyday. The presence […]
Sonalli Guptaa visits Goa as part of the EMPOWER initiative
The EMPOWER initiative is gaining momentum. Last month, Ms. Sathya Saran, former editor of Femina magazine visited Goa as part of the initiative. With the success of her visit, Think Geek Media, the force behind this initiative, held their second edition at two places in Goa over this past weekend. They invited well-known author Sonalli […]
The Goan village of St. Estevam revives collective farming for a reason
It’s no secret that Goa is going through major development with construction happening at almost every corner. There are building complexes coming up, bridges being built and even the highway is being expanded. It’s a lot for India’s smallest state to take. Unfortunately, all this is also taking a toll on more traditional occupations like […]
Goa’s post offices will all have IPPB access points by the year-end
In a country as vast and populated as India, not everyone has access to technology. The country may have one of the largest populations in the world but most of those people lie well below the poverty line. Access to basic services like health and even banking is unheard of and people living in the […]
Saptakoteshwar Temple, one of six great sites of the temples of Lord Shiva
The village of Naroa or Narve is tiny. To the uninformed, it looks like just another one of Goa’s many villages. But this village has played a significant part in Goa’s history and heritage and hides many archaeological delights. Narve is located on the easternmost tip of the very picturesque island of Divar and it […]
Institute Menezes Braganza, a prominent cultural institution in Goa
The Institute Menezes Braganza is an iconic building in Panjim. Located along the main road that leads to Dona Paula, it has been around for decades. In fact, this institution was commissioned and built during Portuguese rule in Goa, in the late 19th century. An institution that promotes literature, art, and culture in the state […]
Drishti lifeguards learn how to rescue distressed marine life
Goa has long since been known for a lot of things. History, culture, heritage, a laidback ambiance and so much more are part of the package deal that is Goa when looking for a fantastic holiday spot. But besides the usual tourism-related activities, there’s loads more in terms of the flora and fauna that India’s […]
