GUNJAN NARVEKAR
Youngest Indian trekker at Everest Base Camp She has admired trekking since the age of five when her father Pankaj Narvekar would go trekking on breathtaking mountain paths like Spiti Valley. Gunjan Narvekar’s desire to do a challenging trek with her father was fulfilled recently when she trekked to Everest Base Camp. The 12-year-old was the youngest Indian and the...
DECODING FEAR
As a biological and psychological reaction, fear can be managed more easily if we understand it better Fear kills the person who feels it. It is also known to kill ‘others’ - fear of an opponent, an enemy, a suspected problematic person makes one kill the other. On a small scale, that’s murder. On a large scale, we call it...
Heta Pandit
Vice-Chairman - Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAG)(Preservation, Conservation and Restoration of Goa’s Architecture) Tell us about the start of your journey working for a social cause. What spurred it on?The cause of preserving heritage and environment is much more than a social cause. It is the very basis of our survival on the planet. It is about preserving our heritage...
Dr Deepti Pinto Rosario
Obstetrics and Gynaecology@drwombastic (Instagram account for reproductive awareness) Tell us about the start of your journey working for a social cause. What spurred it on?As a woman and an obstetrician gynaecologist, I began to notice the many difficulties women faced in seeking out and obtaining healthcare. Women all over the world are less likely to be taken seriously when seeking...
Sultry In Spring
Riddhi and Siddhi Mapxencar, Mumbai-based Goan fashion designers recently unveiled the latest collection of their luxe designer brand mapxencaRS ‘Love At Dawn’. Their spring summer 2023 resort collection is easy, romantic and fluid and is the first time they have introduced prints which are both abstract and floral. The mood is somber, sensual and feminine. The fabrics range from...
Experience v-u at Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa
Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa recently opened its new pool. Located in ‘Sukh Vaddo’ amid the lush foliage of Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, V-U as the name suggests, unites ‘we’ the family of Taj and ‘you’ guests. The infinite azure ripples amid the scenic backdrop offer a chic and casual, yet elegant space to unwind. V-U also...
Feminine Power at Dia De Women
Women’s clothing store owner and The décor and ambiance lent to socialite Khushi Dawda toasted the overall French theme, which wasthe completion of 13 years of Dia De Women at a glittering event on the eve of Women’s Day. The celebration was held at Mademoiselle, a new boutique hotel and cafe at Assagao, with many of Goa’s illustrious women...
Giordano opens its first store in Goa
Internationally renowned brand Giordano recently opened its first store in Goa at Caculo Mall, Panaji. Goa’s first mall celebrated the grand opening of Giordano showcasing its cutting-edge store design. Giordano International Limited is one of the world’s leading international retailers of apparel and accessories. The brand is known for its everyday wardrobe essentials. The store in Panaji offers a wide...
Tourism minister concludes ‘fruitful’ Portugal trip
Tourism minister Rohan Khaunte recently led a delegation to Bolsa Turismo Lisboa (BTL) Portugal with the aim to bolster the industry. He stated that Goa and Portugal have agreed to explore best practices in tourism and innovative technologies to bring better experiences for visitors to the state. The delegation - which also included Goa secretary of Tourism & IT Sanjeev...
Viva Goa editor presents Parrikar book to Kovind
Founder and editor of Viva Goa Kedar Dhume called on former president of India Ram Nath Kovind and presented him with a book on the India’s former Defence minister of India and four times chief minister, Late Manohar Parrikar. The former president recollected his fond memories with Parrikar during his tenure as a union Minister and prominent national leader of...
