Gudi Padwa 2024: Date, puja timings & vidhi, rituals, how to celebrate the Marathi New YearGudi Padwa, a revered Hindu festival in Maharashtra and Goa, approaches, marking the start of the Marathi New Year. Celebrated on April 9, ...
09 Apr, 2024, 11.50 AM IST
India’s first Lighthouse Festival begins in Goa from SaturdayIndia's First Lighthouse Festival will be inaugurated by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, at the Fort...
22 Sep, 2023, 07.23 PM IST
Dr Ambedkar was India's 'first male feminist', says TharoorTharoor said that the 'Y2K' phenomenon was a turning point for the Indian computer professionals. "There was a fear that all the computers ...
19 Nov, 2022, 03.53 PM IST
Goa's eventful calendar: Tourists to enjoy Sunburn & eco-music festivalIronman 70.3, a series of long-distance triathlon races, too, has been given approval.
07 Jul, 2022, 10.48 AM IST
Glimpses of liberation struggle in Goa's R-Day tableauThe tableau, designed by Sushant Khedekar, also showcases the Martyrs' Memorial at Azad Maidan, Panaji, which is a symbol of selfless sacri...
26 Jan, 2022, 11.54 AM IST
Mahua liquor, palm toddy, cashew feni: How Indian spirits are giving people a taste of heritage liquorA few pioneers are bringing indigenous spirits into the mainstream.
09 May, 2019, 10.53 AM IST
Desi travellers: The factor that made Goa the hottest vacation destinationDomestic tourists have grown exponentially. Goa needs them as much as they need its sea-lapped beaches.
02 Dec, 2018, 08.56 AM IST
From Rajasthan to Nagaland: Explore the music festivals in IndiaFeel transported to another world by live performances that will leave you spellbound and mesmerised for a long time.
07 Sep, 2017, 12.47 PM IST
Travel buzz: New activities along the coastline of India soonEnvironment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said, asserting that good development & environment could co-exist and were not contrary to each othe...
11 Aug, 2016, 05.15 AM IST
GTDC portal soon for online booking of tourist services in GoaA GTDC spokesperson added that "all possible tourism trade activities will be covered on the portal". The website is expected to go live sh...
07 Nov, 2015, 02.37 PM IST
Goa eyes more tourists; to tap hike in visa on arrivalGoa is preparing to cash in on Centre's plan to increase visa on arrival facility to 150 countries while it eyes growth in number of touris...
08 Mar, 2015, 12.31 PM IST
Goa may see up to 30% surge in tourist arrivals during Christmas & New Year this year: ExpertsHotel chains are cashing in on the increased demand, quoting tariffs which are 50% higher than other times of the year.
08 Dec, 2014, 02.30 AM IST
Cinema is alternative religion in India: Arun Jaitley"The young growing mind learn from the films more than formal method of education," he said, adding that the cinema industry in India is ma...
20 Nov, 2014, 10.23 PM IST
Goa eyes 40 lakh tourist arrivals in 2014Goa Tourism is eyeing the number of tourist arrivals in the state to touch up to 40 lakh in 2014, an increase of 15 per cent from the previ...
17 Aug, 2014, 04.00 PM IST
Filmmakers should follow self-regulation: Manish Tewari"Even though there is censorship for the films, self-regulation is the best way ahead for any filmmaker," the minister told.
21 Nov, 2012, 03.29 PM IST
- Goa tourism board pepping up off-season with weekend packages, discounts
The cool breeze, thundering showers and echoing shores set amidst lush-green valley is perfect for a second honeymoon… so says the Goa Tour...
05 Jul, 2010, 12.17 AM IST
- 38th International Film Festival to begin in Goa
Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan will be the Chief Guest at the inaugural session of the festival.
23 Nov, 2007, 12.13 PM IST