Goa bound – Uncovering World’s most expensive Luxury train
Stakeholders of the tourism industry in Goa have been crying out to attract high end tourists to the state, to give the tourism sector a major boost. So when it recently came to light that the luxury Maharaja Express train is extending its route to south India next year, which would include Goa there was […]
Will Goa accept Yoga?
International Yoga Day celebrated on June 21 is a matter of pride to every Indian. Goans known for their susegad attitude seem to be embracing this age old practice. Yoga mainly consists of breathing exercises, meditation and various body postures. Good health and relaxation are direct benefits of Yoga. Goa is gearing up for the […]
Practice Yoga for a better life?
Cause for Concern The latest report that the Centre for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences (CCTS) at the Goa Medical College and Hospital has performed over 353 cardiology procedures and more than 800 bypass heart surgeries on youth below the age of 40 in the state is a serious cause of concern for all of us. […]
Fishing ban in Goa – will East coast rescue the West coast?
The yearly fishing ban of 61-days has come into force from June 1 and will last till July 31. The uniform ban on the entire Western coast of India is applicable to only mechanized trawlers and boats using the trawl-net and purse-seine method for fishing. Traditional canoes are however exempted from this ban as long as […]
Grounded Arossim pontoon completes 50 days
In Goa ‘Bhageerath’ is making news. Not the legendary King from Hindu mythology who brought the Ganges from heaven to Earth. It is a Pontoon that was brought to the beach by an event planner for a party. It was used as a dance floor. Unfortunately it was grounded on the beach. It never rose […]
Rag-pickers of Goa – A disappearing breed ?
Goa has been visited by many types of visitors. Among them are the rag-pickers who come to the state to provide a service unlike any other. They clean out the area of its waste while making a profit. Many questions have been raised as to whether they should be allowed to continue to operate. Given […]
GDD – Goa, Daman and Diu, a memory of the past!
“On Goa Statehood Day my best wishes to the people of Goa. May the state scale new heights of progress in the years to come.” Tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi Today Goa celebrates it 29th Statehood Day. May 30, 1987 is a historic date for Goa and all the Goans. From being a union territory […]
Who to blame for the unsafe Goan roads?
Goan roads in the past few days have seen many spine chilling accidents. These accidents have cost many people their lives, besides the fact that they may have left many injured. The number of road accidents in Goa has gone up for the year 2015 to 4338 with 311 deaths. In comparison to the previous […]
Exam pressure dooms Goan children
The news of two teenagers ending their lives due to exam pressure is a saddening incident in Goa. In a state where personal happiness triumphs everything else, the suicides are a gory reminder of the changing times. Goan children seem to be losing their ‘Sussegad’ attitude. Not only are Goan children of today under immense […]
5 Global Fast Food Franchises available in Goa
By Aldrid Da Costa The opening of the new Mall de Goa in Porvorim, brought increased footfalls of shoppers to the area over the last few months, with designer brands and fast food on the agenda. As the stores continue to open, one of the major crowd pullers to the mall includes the inox cinema […]
