Surla villagers want bars to remain permanently shut in their village
A month is almost up and the village of Surla’s liquor ban is on the verge of being lifted. However, the villagers are most upset about this and have threatened agitation if any of the bars in the village are reopened. From a one-month liquor ban in the village, they have now moved the government […]
Glitches in Goamiles App leave local public venting on social media
The much talked about Goamiles app for taxi services in the state, launched earlier this week. Originally seen as a blessing and much-needed tool for commuters and tourists, the app has not quite worked out the way it was supposed to. From technical glitches to a lack of vehicles showing availability on the app, perhaps […]
Learning about the art of printmaking in the village of Goa Velha
Art takes all kinds of forms. Painting, sculpture, drawing and even printmaking just to name a few. Goa is well versed with art and artifacts. The Goa State Museum, the Museum of Christian Art house a lot of pieces of art that are dear to Goa’s heritage. Printmaking isn’t talked about much but it’s interesting […]
GIM celebrates 25 years of imparting knowledge to management students
8th of August marked a very special occasion for the Goa Institute of Management Studies. Faculty members and students gathered together on campus to celebrate GIM day. The date was important because it was the 25th anniversary of the premier B-school for management studies. GIM is known for its fantastic courses and imparting of knowledge […]
The age old tradition of celebrating the Harvest festival in Goa
Celebrating the Harvest festival in Goa is a tradition that has been around for years. Two villages in Goa are famous for their celebrations; Raia in South Goa and Taleigão in North Goa. The feast is celebrated on the 5th of August with great excitement. The Harvest festival is centuries old One cannot begin to […]
His Holiness the Dalai Lama to visit GIM this Wednesday
Across the world, it has become more important to use education to change how we perceive and see things. The Goa Institute of Management(GIM) also believes in this idea and has been doing their utmost best to make their students gain knowledge and change their world. And tomorrow, 8th August 2018, this premier B-school celebrates […]
International Blockchain Congress was held in Goa over the weekend
Goa could be well on its way to becoming an IT hub in the country with the recent approval of the Goa InfoTech Policy 2018. This past weekend was an exciting one for the state. IT minister Rohan Khaunte inaugurated the International Blockchain Congress right here in Goa at the Inox-Panjim. The event began in Hyderabad […]
The 5th of August 2018, the day India celebrates friendship
Everyone needs a friend. No matter what stage of life they are at. From babies to the older generation, friendship is something that stands the test of time for most people. Some may be lucky enough to have the same friends for years but sometimes, friendships end for various reasons. That’s not to say it’s […]
Drishti lifeguards spot Bluebottle jellyfish on Baga beach in North Goa
The seas are full of strange creatures. Some of these are harmless. Others are extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Take the Portuguese Man-of-War jellyfish for instance. While not a true jellyfish it is still absolutely terror-inducing. It is also known as the Floating Terror or Bluebottle jellyfish. And now, a cluster […]
Now hail a taxi your way with GTDC’s new taxi app ‘GOAMILES’
Goa, with its view of the shimmering Arabian sea, swaying palm trees, fantastic eating joints and nightlife is one of India’s premier tourist destinations. Now, all this paints a very pretty picture but what doesn’t is the stress that a lot of tourists face on holiday when it comes to dealing with the taxi situation. […]
