UK court sentences Francisco Pereira to 15 months in jail
It’s a story that has been going on for the better part of 2018. And like it, there are millions of similar stories every day. Headlines in newspapers across the world read as “Child assaulted by an unknown person” or “Police arrest man for suspected pedophilia and jail him” and so on. That second kind […]
10th-anniversary celebrations of the Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa
So much has been spoken about the Indo – Portuguese connection. There are art, cinema, music, architecture and even food that has been used to show this connection through the years. While the Portuguese are long gone from Goa, every year, a big event is held to commemorate the Indo-Portuguese connection. This year happens to […]
Taking a walk around Panjim’s newest attraction, the Mangrove Boardwalk
As students, we learn about the environment as part of the school curriculum. One topic that is very relatable and very important to Goa is that about the mangroves which one sees all over the state. They can mostly be found along the banks of the Mandovi, Zuari and even their tributaries. Mangroves are crucial […]
Experience gorgeous South Goa with The Local Beat Goa
Goa is definitely known for its beautiful sandy beaches which attract visitors to the state in hordes. But until one takes a trip into the heartland of the state, only then does he come to know just how much more there is to this place. Which is what ItsGoa learned on its trip to South […]
Panjim’s iconic Café Bhonsle square to become a pedestrian-friendly zone
In recent years, Panjim has become almost impossible to navigate thanks to the amount of traffic on the roads. Most of the roads within the main city area are usually choked with vehicles. Two-way roads do not just have traffic plying but there are vehicles usually parked on both sides, making these roads even narrower. […]
Vaishnavipratima: Goa’s brand new interior design store in Socorro
With so many people buying houses in Goa to either live in or just for investment purposes, it’s no wonder that doing up the interiors of these homes has become a major deal. Whether it’s an old Goan house or a modern villa or even a classy apartment, interior design in Goa is starting to […]
Goa’s nightingales shall sing again at Vem Cantar 2018
Goa has always been known as the premier tourist destination in India. From it’s rolling hills to the lush green fields and the sandy beaches and the shimmering Arabian sea, everyone wants to come to Goa. The food is mouthwatering and the ambiance is just lovely. And even though it’s the smallest state in the […]
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 […]
