Situated in the Konkan region of India, Goa is among one of the most famous tourist destinations in our country. The coastal state is the smallest by area and the fourth smallest by population.
Though an integral part of India at present, Goa was a Portuguese colony as late as 1961 and was made a part of India by a referendum done in 1967. It was in 1987 that the union territory was given complete statehood. Being a port town, during the older times, various foreign powers including the Dutch, the British and the Portuguese had tried to seize control over the territory.
As a result of being under foreign dominance for so long, various aspects of Goa including its architecture, cuisine, town planning, etc show resemblance to the Portuguese and Dutch styles. Goa is probably most well known in the world for its beaches and cathedrals which appeal to local and international travellers alike.
Apart from its much talked about coastlines at Palolem beach goa also boast lesser known tourist spots such as Doodhsagar falls, Salim Ali bird sanctuary, Mahaveer Wildlife sanctuary, etc to name a few along with 1512 types of documented flora, 275 types of avian species and over 60 genres of reptiles, making it a flora and fauna rich state.
After a short-lived and disappointing spell with the Indian national team, Manolo Marquez is back in familiar territory as FC Goa head coach, just as the Indian Super League faces an uncertain future.
The aircraft landed at 9.42 pm at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The pilot had raised an alarm at 9.25 pm and landed the plane safely.
Chef Divyanshi Patel transforms comfort food into a personalised, sustainable dining experience. This approach blends nostalgia with innovation while emphasising local ingredients and reducing waste.
Goa Institute of Management was amongst the top 10% of over 1,750 global participants to qualify for the finals. The team’s project, Mapping Access to Justice in India, explored structural gaps in the legal system, looking beyond delays to issues like infrastructure, accountability, and outdated frameworks.
The court held that the power of delimitation is administrative in nature and not part of the election process and concluded that “no case is made out” to strike down Section 9 (2).
The case is related to a prolonged property dispute involving Jitendra Deshprabhu with the eviction decree being upheld by the Supreme Court.
Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh has been appointed as the Governor of Haryana, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju will take over as the Governor of Goa, while Kavinder Gupta has been tapped as the new Lt Governor of Ladakh.
Dehatism is killing the experience of tourists in India and abroad. From dancing shirtless in Switzerland for a reel and dragging Vietnamese women for selfies to stripping locals of privacy in Goa's Fontainhas and drinking in public at the Rohtang Pass, dehatism is on full display. The dehatis aren't the Indians from the mofussil, but those from urban centres with big money but little sense.
Beri’s ‘Escape’, located in Goa, blends fashion, art, decor, music and culture seamlessly
A Goa-based founder fired a senior hire within a week after he humiliated a junior employee during a routine assignment review.
The former cricketer talks about the places that bring him peace, play and the perfect meal
Former Goa Minister Deepak Dhavalikar was welcomed by a heartfelt announcement on board an IndiGo plane from Chennai to Goa by his daughter, Gauri Dhavalikar, who was the First Officer on the flight.
A video of a broken window on a SpiceJet flight from Goa to Pune has gone viral, raising concerns about air safety. SpiceJet has responded, stating that only a non-structural part of the window came loose and there was no impact on passenger safety.
CM Pramod Sawant’s decision to block Ola and Uber in Goa has triggered massive backlash.
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane publicly scolded and suspended a senior doctor during a surprise hospital visit, triggering massive backlash.
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has apologised for publicly scolding GMCH's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar, after a video of the incident went viral. Facing backlash from the medical community and opposition, Rane admitted his "intent was right but words were wrong."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed the all-women crew of INSV Tarini in Goa after their historic eight-month circumnavigation of the globe.
A sudden storm hit Delhi NCR, causing widespread chaos and damage. The weather changed dramatically from 40°C to storm and rain within seconds. Massive traffic snarls, uprooted trees, and collapsed hoardings were reported. Metro operations were halted at some stations due to strong winds. The Met Department has issued a red alert for Delhi NCR, warning of further intense weather activity through the night.
A midnight ritual at Goa’s Shri Lairai Devi temple turned tragic when a stampede broke out during the annual jatra, leaving seven dead and over 80 injured.
A video from a temple festival in Goa shows chaos breaking out as a stampede erupts. The clip captures men in the crowd pushing and pulling, leading to a scuffle and complete loss of control as panic spreads.
A stampede at the Lai Rai temple fair in Goa has resulted in seven deaths and over 80 injuries. The Goa health minister stated, 'We are trying our best to see that we are able to reduce the casualties.' The state government has mobilised medical teams, with the focus on saving critically injured patients. The incident occurred during a procession that attracts people from Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
A couple faced trouble after booking an app-based cab as local taxi drivers intervened. With growing tensions between traditional taxis and ride-hailing services, is Goa’s transport system in crisis?
Actor Nayanthara joined the cast of Yash's Toxic: Fairytale for Grown-Ups in Mumbai to shoot her portion. The actor arrived with her twins, Uyir and Ulag. The team has been filming extensively across multiple locations, including Mumbai, Goa, and Bengaluru.
Goa has launched a Longitudinal Cohort Study in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre and Oxford University to address non-communicable diseases.
