5 minute delay in entry leaves British couple without a visa for Goa
People visit Goa all the time. Even though there is a tourist season and what’s called an ‘offseason’, it doesn’t stop tourists from coming to Goa throughout the year. Of course, during the season is when one is likely to see foreigners. The offseason tends to have a lot of domestic tourists come in. Of […]
South-west monsoons have hit Kerala and should reach Goa soon
It’s that time of the year again. When dark clouds race across the sky, the smell of petrichor fills one’s nose, and everything turns lush and green. The electricity also starts to fail more often than not. This marks the beginning of the south-west monsoons in Goa. These have already hit the state of Kerala […]
Not a first time offence for the Betalbatim rape accused
Over the past weekend, South Goa was hit with a rape case. It was a horrifying story that took place on the well-known Betalbatim beach, involving two locals and three tourists. What started out as a normal evening outing for a local couple, ended in them being threatened, robbed, stripped, the girl being raped and […]
Power outages to continue for two more weeks, says electricity department
Just before the onset of the monsoons in Goa, the local government authorities take up all kinds of maintenance work. Driving down the roads in Goa, especially in the city areas, one can see tree branches being pruned, gutters being cleaned, potholes being filled and so on. But despite all this, there are still problems […]
A new species of frog identified in Goa’s part of the Western Ghats
Goa is teeming with all kinds of exotic flora and fauna. The hinterland areas are full of these. The Western Ghats which run along the eastern part of our tiny home-state have been internationally recognized as one of the biodiversity hotspots of the world. This is where a lot of species of birds, animals and […]
Margao city is South Goa’s proud capital with lots of Portuguese influences
Goa has five main towns, or cities if you will. Panjim, Mapusa, Vasco, Ponda, and Margao. While Panjim is the state capital, Margao city is considered to be the commercial capital of Goa. It’s also the second largest city in the state and a well-known cultural hub with a lot of Portuguese influences. The city […]
Artjuna Lifestyle Shop and Café ties up with Patisserie Delicieux
Tucked away in the heart of Anjuna, in the sunny beach state of Goa, lies a special place called Artjuna Lifestyle shop and café. Artjuna was established in a beautiful old Goan house with a pretty garden. In all its years of existence, the café has evolved into a popular place. There is an outdoor […]
Young woman allegedly raped, friend beaten up by tourists on South Goa beach
In November 2017, there was a study done based on the Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) that stated that the safest state for women was Goa. At the time, it was a relief to hear such a thing. How quickly things seem to change though. Rape has started becoming a major epidemic, across the country and […]
Sea trials begin for the Mumbai to Goa cruise with first set of arrivals
These days when people travel to Goa, it’s usually by land or by air. Most people prefer to fly to Goa or they hop on an inter-state bus and travel overnight. There are others that prefer to drive in their own vehicles or hire self-drive cars. Now, one more mode of transport has been added […]
GTDC to bring back Goa’s beloved Kesarval Spring in Verna
Goa’s iconic tourist spot Kesarval Spring fell on bad times over the last few years. What was once a marvelous location for a picnic, turned into a pile of garbage and reduced the spring waters to a mere trickle. Now, the GTDC plans to restore the area. The locals have also put their request that […]
