The myth that casino development represented some organic evolution of Goa’s character has been demolished. Now, Panjim stands alienated from itself, where even basic institutions carry the branding of private gambling operators.
Japanese bartender Hiroyasu Kayama’s interest in Goan urrak is a recognition that certain traditions carry weight in their resistance to standardisation.
While town planning minister Vishwajit Rane has been accused of changing rules for sale of land to a private builder, BJP struggles to address lack of discipline within the party.
Two books about Goan heritage homes, one by photographer Ulka Chauhan and another by author Heta Pandit, allow us to enter these spaces not as tourists but as witnesses to living history.
Oppn alleges outfit has grown with BJP's patronage, pointing to how Sanket Arsekar, OSD to CM, is a leader of Bajrang Dal. But, a top VHP functionary rejects charge.
During the pandemic, Goa’s beaches became an unlikely sanctuary. At night, they turned into “a Fellini film”, with dogs moving between shores like characters in a nocturnal dream sequence.
As Southeast Asian destinations reinvent themselves—visa-free Thailand, sustainable Bhutan— F&B industry experts see potential for Goa turn itself into a luxury destination.
Under the direction of Portuguese missionaries, large quantities of ivory sourced from their East African colonies came to be used to carve ecclesiastical statuettes by indigenous artisans.
Migration and transformation are recurring themes in the archive, given Goa’s maritime history and the deep connection to ancestral land shared by most Goans.
Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.
Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday.
This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.
Goa chose to be the sin city/state of India. Over the last several decades it has very consciously appealed to the base instincts of Indians in order to promote “tourism”.
“You want cheap liquor, drugs and cheap sex or even one-night stands? Head to Goa.”
With that kind of messaging to the larger Indian society, it was just a matter of time before Goa got overwhelmed with the influx of anti-social elements from across the nation.
States like Uttarakhand are walking towards a similar future. Uttarakhand is sacred for Hindus – hence the name Devbhumi. Yet, in order to promote tourism, cheap alcohol, drugs and sex are being promoted by the state government. The state wishes to be the “new Goa”.
Goa chose to be the sin city/state of India. Over the last several decades it has very consciously appealed to the base instincts of Indians in order to promote “tourism”.
“You want cheap liquor, drugs and cheap sex or even one-night stands? Head to Goa.”
With that kind of messaging to the larger Indian society, it was just a matter of time before Goa got overwhelmed with the influx of anti-social elements from across the nation.
States like Uttarakhand are walking towards a similar future. Uttarakhand is sacred for Hindus – hence the name Devbhumi. Yet, in order to promote tourism, cheap alcohol, drugs and sex are being promoted by the state government. The state wishes to be the “new Goa”.