Not guilty, pleads Goan youth accused of sexual misconduct in UK
Towards the end of December 2017, a young Goan man working in the UK was accused of sexual misconduct. As the initial story went, Francisco Pereira from Southall had chatted with and arranged to meet two 12-year-old girls. Furthermore, he was also believed to have sent them sexually explicit messages and images via text. He […]
No Nipah virus alerts for Goa says state government
In the old days, getting sick wasn’t unheard of or seen but it didn’t seem to be deadly. Not like it is in this day and age. People caught colds, coughs, viral fever, malaria and other illnesses. But today, it seems as if there is a mutated version of all these plus newer illnesses for […]
Famous chef Ritu Dalmia launches her DIVA brand of restaurants in Goa
It’s no secret. Goa is a melting pot of food. From local seafood to North Indian, South Indian and even Japanese cuisines, Goa’s got it all. Italian food is also a big hit in Goa with a few restaurants serving this kind of cuisine in certain places in the state. Enter a brand and a […]
Margao celebrated its famous Purumentachem Fest this past Sunday
Every year, toward the end of May, Margao’s Church of the Holy Spirit celebrates it’s famous Purumentache Fest. This year, the feast was celebrated on 20th May and was attended by people from Margao and the surrounding villages. The feast celebrations include a high mass on the day and an outdoor fair that lasts approximately […]
City surveillance on trial basis in Panjim as part of the Smart City Mission
Panjim is going through various processes to become one of India’s Smart Cities under the central government’s Smart City Mission. As a Smart City, Panjim should see a lot of improvements in the infrastructure of the state capital. These would include integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, air quality sensors, radio frequency identification (RFID) […]
The women voyagers of INSV-Tarini return to Goa today
After what must have been a grueling 8 months at sea, the women voyagers of INSV-Tarini finally return to Goa’s shores. The 6 all-women crew, of the Goa-built yatch, have made maritime history with their round-the-world voyage. All 6 are officers in the Indian Navy. Women voyagers sail back into Goa INSV-Tarini is named after […]
The Permanent Resident by Goan author wins literary award in Australia
It’s not easy moving to another country and making a new life for oneself. With such a move, come a whole new set of responsibilities like student visas, paying rent, working more than one job to send money home to the family that supported their dreams, and much more. Roanna Gonsalves’ book, The Permanent Resident […]
Meters in Goa’s taxis soon as per the Supreme Court ruling
We’ve all seen what happens when the taxi operators in Goa go on strike. Locals and tourists alike are left stranded and the local taxi mafia wreaks havoc on everyone’s day to day lives. In the last few years, Goa has seen at least 2 or 3 big strikes by the taxi organization protesting for […]
Happy 7th birthday to Bakers Street in Porvorim on the Chogm road
Along the Chogm road in Porvorim sits a quaint and cozy café filled with some of the most mouthwatering and delicious smelling sandwiches and pastries. One of the best cafés in town, it’s a much-loved place to get a great cup of coffee and catch up with friends. It’s Bakers Street and guess what? They […]
Panjim city is a winner at the Swachh Survekshan 2018
Garbage has been a problem in Goa for years. Each year seems worse than the previous one. Everywhere you go in the state, the sides of the streets are lined with all kinds of rubbish imaginable. But this year, Panaji city has impressed the bigwigs at Swachh Survekshan 2018 and even bagged an award for […]
