Nathan’s Oven – A Gastronomic Delight

Rich Belgian Chocolate Brownies, Italian Pizzas, Xacuti, Cafreal and much more at Nathan’s Oven in Sangolda, North Goa. It’s the ‘new kid on the block’. Are you hungry? A family venture between Elaine and Jerusha Nathan, the mother-daughter duo, who always dreamed of making a mark in the food industry. With a degree in Home Science at […]

Fats Domino – Now he’s Rockin’ ‘n’ Rollin’ up in Heaven

Fats Domino

Rock ‘n’ roll lost one of it’s most loved and well-known pioneers yesterday, the 24th of October 2017. Fats Domino, the New Orleans rhythm-and-blues singer whose two-fisted boogie-woogie piano and nonchalant vocals, heard on dozens of hits, made him one of the biggest stars of the early rock ’n’ roll era, died, on Tuesday at […]

Designer Sania Shroff showcases debut collection at IBFW 2017

designer

With the India Beach Fashion Week 2017 (IBFW) just about underway here in Goa comes Ms. Sania Shroff, young and upcoming designer. She’s all set to showcase her debut collection at the 3-day fashion extravaganza and it promises to be fun and quirky. Showing an exceptional finesse and talent for fashion, Sania was honored with […]

Major tragedy averted recently – First Mandovi and then Zuari

Mandovi Bridge

The inevitable finally happens! A Crane breaks off from its tower and falls into the River Mandovi at the Construction site of the new 3rd Mandovi Bridge joining Porvorim to Panjim. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, 24th October 2017.  A  major tragedy was averted. Site workers said there were no casualties. According to reports, […]

Zumba for a Cause and Dance For Pink against Breast Cancer

Zumba

Zumba has been around for a while and has gained quite a bit of momentum in Goa over the last few years. Created by Colombian dancer and cyclist/choreographer Alberto “Beto” “Power Pedal” Perez during the 1990’s in Cali, Colombia, this program is not only fun but also beneficial in helping keep fit. Zumba is a […]

Greenpeace crew discuss environmental issues with local Goans

Greenpeace

On Monday, Greenpeace’s campaign sail vessel, Rainbow Warrior III, made its maiden voyage to India and finally anchored off the Aguada Bay. Interestingly the ship’s captain, first officer, and the second officer were all women. Captain Hettie Geenen from the Netherlands and her 16 member crew from 14 countries, were very happy to invite on board […]

India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW) 2017 hits the ramp this week

IBFW

In a few hours from now, the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa will be abuzz with the latest season of India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW as it is also known) for 2017. Goa has always been known for it’s laidback and chill atmosphere as well as a prime party zone for people from all over […]

Stray dog makes flight abort take off

stray dogs

A few days ago we reported how the Hospicio in Margoa recorded 2,130 dog bite cases this year, so far. The menace of these stray dogs goes beyond the dog bites. One of those stray dogs has now caused a flight at the Dabolim International Airport to suddenly abort take off. Fortunately, no one was […]

Sethu Centre – Building Bridges to Hope and Understanding

Sethu

Sethu is a charitable trust based in Goa, India, which helps children get the best out of their lives as they grow and develop. Founded in 2005, their mission is to be a bridge between children and their families, their schools and their communities to foster their complete development through assessments, therapy, educational initiatives, training, awareness, […]

Learn Krav Maga, Self Defense, in Goa.

Krav Maga

You’ve probably heard of Bruce Lee’s Kung Fu. But that’s passé now. Today, right here in Goa, we have our very own expert in the latest form of self-defense training called Krav Maga. His name is Elroy Vaz, his parents live in Calangute and he holds the position of being Regional Director and Lead Instructor […]