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 […]
Shop it up at Pop It Up Turns 2 this weekend at Taleigao Community hall
Shopping. Something all women, and some men love to do. From clothing, shoes, household items, food items, home decor, electronics and so much more, everything is easily available on the Internet. Of course, buying off the Net has its disadvantages. Even though you get a variety of choice, chances are you will end up with […]
Kesarval Spring is an iconic water body in the heart of Goa
Located at Quelossim, just off the NH 17 which runs through the Verna plateau, lies one of Goa’s most iconic springs known as the Kesarval Spring. This spring used to be a well-known picnic spot for locals and tourists alike. The Kesarval Spring The spring gets its name from the word ‘Kesar-val’, from the Indian […]
Have a good laugh with Konkani comedy film ‘O La La’ this weekend
A big part of Goa’s charm and culture is its music and tiatrs. Almost everyone living in Goa has attended concerts that showcase the Konkani music talent in the state. Similarly, people have watched tiatrs, musical plays that have themes usually dedicated to some kind of social issue or goings on in the world. It […]
All women crew of INSV Tarini felicitated at the Taj Fort Aguada
INSV Tarini and her all-women crew were greeted by many on their return to Goa’s shores. After riding the high and stormy seas, the yacht arrived in Goa on Monday, 21st May 2018. It was a triumphant return for the 6 women that undertook the expedition titled ‘‘Navika Sagar Parikrama’ with the aim of ‘empowering women […]
