Goa seeks Rs 700 cr for water projects, Rs 300 cr for exposition of St Xavier's relicsGoa CM Pramod Sawant seeks Rs 700 crore for water projects and Rs 300 crore for St Francis Xavier's relics exposition in New Delhi meeting.
23 Jun, 2024, 09.43 AM IST
India doing fantastic job in chairing G20: UK minister John WhittingdaleIndia assumed the G20 presidency on December 1, 2022. About 200 meetings under different tracks of the bloc will be hosted across the count...
25 Jun, 2023, 04.00 PM IST
What is the total cost of holidaying in GoaIf, instead of foreign holidays, you prefer to travel within India, here’s a new series to help you plan the best vacations in each of the ...
05 Dec, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
Most important cultural resource India needs to protect is its pluralism: Gopalkrishna Gandhi"The most important cultural resource of India which it has to protect and which it has to foster and to offer to the world is the legacy o...
15 Sep, 2022, 11.16 AM IST
Make-in-India to reflect in US-India defence co-operation: Ashton CarterThe US today said PM Narendra Modi's pet manufacturing project Make-in-India will be reflected in the defence activities between the two na...
11 Jul, 2018, 01.59 PM IST
TripAdvisor recognises India and world’s best destinations with travellers’ choice awardsThis year, Bali, Indonesia is the global winner and Goa ranks number one in India.
23 Mar, 2017, 03.25 PM IST
Hazratbal Shrine, Goa’s Basilica and others on Swachh Bharat ListThe Centre announced a list of 10 places last month, for first phase of a special clean-up initiative focused on 100 iconic heritage and sp...
08 Jul, 2016, 02.40 AM IST
PM Modi's France trip: Agenda to go beyond civil nuclear talks & include pact to pair heritage sitesThe agreement that India and France are expected to sign may include six pairings and are aimed at strengthening the cultural links.
10 Apr, 2015, 06.59 AM IST
This vacation, witness Japan's fire festival Yamayaki or head over to the Bikaner Camel FestivalBurning up the entire Mt Wakakusayama is held every year on the fourth Saturday of January. A torch is lit with sacred fire at Kasuga Taish...
04 Dec, 2014, 02.46 PM IST
IFFI & St Francis Xavier Exposition: Goa's two events a tale of contrasts; but hold tourism potentialThe maker of a movie you are watching could be as influenced by the director as you have been, or she could be defying everything that the ...
01 Dec, 2014, 05.11 PM IST
Exposition of relics of St Francis Xavier begins in GoaThe relics of St Francis Xavier (SFX) were taken into procession from Bom Jesus of Basilica church, where they are housed permanently.
22 Nov, 2014, 04.33 PM IST
Goa to promote St Xavier's exposition among European touristsOver half a lakh tourists are expected to arrive in the state exclusively to witness the decennial exposition, Parulekar said.
04 Jun, 2014, 11.21 AM IST
- Garbage treatment plant near monuments in Goa raises a stink
A proposed garbage treatment plant near world-famous monuments in Goa, which are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and visite...
17 May, 2014, 12.42 PM IST
Planning your summer vacation? Best heritage sites in IndiaSome of the ideal getaways ET-Travel recommends: Mahabalipuram; Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi; Rock Shelters of Bhimbetaka; Ajanta and Ellor...
16 May, 2013, 06.02 AM IST
- If Archdiocese invites Pope, government will endorse it: BJP
Earlier, during the ongoing state Legislative Assembly session, Vishnu Wagh had appealed the govt to invite Pope for the exposition schedul...
05 Apr, 2013, 02.12 PM IST
- Goa churches hold special prayers after election of new Pope
Special prayers were held during regular mass in Goa churches today after Pope Francis was elected to lead 1.2 billion Roman Catholics.
14 Mar, 2013, 12.58 PM IST
Surrender can be strong tooThe immaculately painted panel shows Mary surrounded the apostles. Local Goan artists created it for Portuguese patrons in the 16th century...
14 Oct, 2010, 05.42 AM IST