Cuppa City Coffee
Cuppa City Coffee was founded by Nell, a trained barista and SCA-certified coffee roaster whose journey into coffee began far from India, in the specialty cafés of Portland, Oregon. Immersed in a culture where coffee was discussed with the same nuance as fine wine, Nell discovered a world of layered aromas, textures, and flavours that […]
Black Tiger Group
In the quiet village of Siolim, Goa, Nilesh Sadanand Vernekar, fondly known to most as Buddy, built his life on values that feel increasingly rare in modern business: punctuality, discipline, honesty, and equal respect for everyone. Beyond boardrooms and business meetings, he remains a man of simple pleasures, finding joy in horse riding, fishing, exploring […]
Baga Kayaking – Vhoddekar
Along the golden stretch of Baga, where the Arabian Sea meets the shore in a timeless rhythm, the Vhoddekar name stands as a quiet symbol of heritage, resilience, and authenticity. Long before tourism transformed Goa into a global destination, families like the Vhoddekars lived in harmony with the sea, understanding its moods, respecting its power, […]
Tejas Guirish Kunkolienkar
In the quiet space between tradition and modern life stands Tejas Guirish Kunkolienkar, a software engineer by profession and a cultural torchbearer by calling. A proud son of Goa, Tejas has built a life that balances code with cadence, corporate responsibilities with community leadership. While his weekdays unfold in the world of technology after completing […]
Stanley Choudhary
Roots in Rhythm Raised in Chandigarh within a family where music was both inheritance and instinct, Stanley Choudhary’s journey into performance began long before he stepped onto a public stage. Surrounded by a grandfather and uncles who were musicians, sound was a shared language at home. As a teenager, he aspired to play guitar alongside […]
Sanket Lawande
Based in Marcel, Goa, Sanket Lawande has built a creative life around observation, humor, and human connection. Known for his distinctive caricatures and illustrations, he works professionally as an art teacher, balancing the classroom with a deeply personal sketching practice that follows him everywhere. His sketchbook functions like a visual diary, constantly filled with fleeting […]
Sawani Shetye
The Journey of Sawani Shetye For Sawani Shetye, history has never been confined to textbooks or timelines. It has always been alive, etched into stone temples, whispered through folk traditions, and embedded in everyday landscapes. An archaeologist by training and a researcher by instinct, she approaches the past not as something distant, but as a […]
DJ Saj Akhtar
In the vibrant world of nightlife and performance, few journeys are as layered and transformative as that of Sajjad Akhtar, known professionally as Saj Akhtar. Today, his name is closely associated with high-energy sets, seamless Bollywood-EDM blends, and a signature stage presence. Yet behind the spotlight lies a story of discipline, reinvention, and relentless dedication […]
Brandan Crasto
Brandan Crasto is a civil engineer by qualification, having graduated in 2020, and a National Rugby Player whose life has been deeply shaped by sport. Alongside managing his family business, he leads the Crocs Rugby Foundation and plays a key role in promoting rugby across Goa. Recognised as a youth leader, Brandan’s work extends beyond […]
Anisha Maria Alemao
Born in April 2002 in the quiet village of Chinchinim in South Goa, Anisha Maria Alemao grew up surrounded by a landscape marked by coastal beauty, heritage structures, and a deeply rooted cultural identity. This environment shaped her sensitivity to detail and atmosphere, elements that would later become defining features of her artistic expression. From […]
