Minors from Mangaluru die a watery death in Ponda
A combination of unsupervised minors and water bodies is never a good thing. Goa has seen many people die in these situations. There was another incident yesterday which resulted in the untimely death of 3 minors from out of town. A drowning. The bodies of the minors were found in a water tank According to […]
Laze by the Nerul backwaters at The Lazy Goose Goa
Seafood restaurants are plenty in Goa. With most of them being beachside, the view tends to get a bit monotonous sometimes. But what if you could have the same experience a bit inland but still close to the water? That’s where one of Goa’s newer restaurants, the Lazy Goose in Nerul comes in. The location […]
Hey Goa, its true, the weather outside has been frightful!
Actually, that line is taken from a Christmas carol, related to snow. But here’s where it’s different. While it brings to mind, falling snow, warm fires and hot coffee, the weather in Goa has been anything but cozy. In fact, the heat and humidity are making everyone ill. Not to forget the strange thunderstorms in […]
Street Providence, a big-hearted NGO in Goa
In a country of over a billion, more than 20% of the population lives below the poverty line. The smallest state in the country, Goa, has the third lowest percentage of people living below the poverty line. While there is any number of NGOs struggling to help the poor, one stands out more than others […]
The Grand Dam(e)s of Goa part 3 – The Chapoli dam
It’s a lesser known dam but no less picturesque than the Selaulim and Anjunem Keri dams in Goa. The Chapoli dam lies in an equally pretty location in the Canacona taluka in South Goa. It is yet another dam that serves a purpose in our tiny home state. While the other two were built mainly for […]
Killed in Curchorem over an alleged love quadrangle
Murder is something everyone is familiar with. Ever so often the newspapers are filled with stories of these. The reasons vary. From issues with money to crimes of passion, it’s commonplace to read at least one story every day in the media. Take the latest one about the murder in Curchorem. A woman allegedly killed […]
The Grand Dam(e)s of Goa part 2 – the Anjunem Keri Dam
Recently, we talked about the Selaulim Dam in Sanguem, South Goa. Now it’s time to focus on North Goa’s Anjunem Keri Dam in Sanquelim. This is yet another enchanting spot to visit if you want a change from the beaches of Goa. Sanquelim, also known as Sankhali, is approximately 30 kilometers (an hour away) from […]
Poker Sports League holds season 2 finale at Deltin Royale
When one thinks of Poker, casinos come to mind. The Mandovi river has around 5 of these already with rumors of more to come in. At least two of the casinos anchored in the river are owned by the Deltin Group. And starting today, the Poker Sports League (PSL) is holding its Season 2 finale […]
Summer camp at Nature’s Nest in Tambdi Surla from 18th – 20th May
Summer. The one time of the year when parents usually have no idea what to do with their kids. Most likely because they are bored and constantly underfoot. After, not everyone can afford to travel to other holiday destinations in the summer. The good news is that some hotels and even schools offer summer camps […]
Porvorim family gets 3 years in prison for allegedly abusing minor maid
Abuse. An ugly word and an even uglier act. Goa is full of these stories and situations. They were well hidden in the past. But now, with the Internet age, people are more informed and aware of the atrocities happening everywhere. It’s no secret that child abuse is shockingly common in our state. It is […]
