Moksha Crematorium and Kabristan Design gets international recognition
The Moksha Hindu crematorium, Kabristan for Khoja and Sunni Muslims and Lingayat burial ground recently received internationalrecognition through a feature in the prestigious architectural website Archdaily. The project was designed by Rahul Deshpande and Associates for the Corporation of the City of Panaji. It was initiated in 2011 by former Panjim MLA and chief minister late Manohar Parrikar, when he was...
Goa takes flight
Sixty-one years after liberation, India’s numero uno tourist destination gets a full-fledged international civilian airport, promising Goa an increase in tourism, a growth in cargo traffic and an upswing in the economy as a whole. Senior journalist PKS maheshwari takes an in-depth look at the new Greenfield Airport at Mopa for VIVA GOA On December 19, 1961, Goa was liberated...
DIGITAL DISEASE
Despite its usefulness, unregulated use of the internet can adversely affect our health I was recently shocked to learn that I was averaging more than four hours of screen time every day. Considering that each day has 12 hours of fruitful ‘human time’, every third day of my life was being spent on a screen. Continuing this would mean spending...
Mynt offers freshness in ambience, décor and food
Tucked away, just off Miramar Beach, ensconced in a green neighbourhood, lies Mynt, the all-day dining restaurant at Vivanta Goa, Miramar. Step out of the elevator, onto the first floor and you’re transported to an achingly cool oasis. Casual, but chic, with its appealing décor in pastel hues, this place is strongly reminiscent of the seaside and an inviting ambience,...
Paper Moon restaurant opened at Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) recently introduced famed Italian restaurant Paper Moon to the historic settings of Taj Fort Aguada Resort and Spa, in Candolim. Paper Moon overlooks the historic 16th century coastal fort and the Arabian Sea, offering guests a culinary experience with a view. Managing director and chief executive officer of IHCL Puneet Chhatwal said, “IHCL has a long-standing...
The St. Regis Goa Resort opens in South Goa
The St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, recently announced the opening of The St Regis Goa Resort. The resort is a curated sanctuary between the Sal River and Arabian Sea in a locale famous for its palm-fringed tropical beaches, historicPortuguese-era architecture, enticing seafood and distinctive culture. The St. Regis Goa Resort...
RING IN 2023 WITH IHCL, GOA
~offering an exquisite array of glittering celebrations, the finest indulgences and much more~ Usher in the New Year with Goa’s largest hospitality operator and leader in the tourism sector - Indian Hotels Company (IHCL). Revel amidst sparkling celebrations, a plethora of gourmet delights, handcrafted beverages, live entertainment, riveting ambience and an array of exquisite gift hampers at the iconic beach...
Magsons Group launches Champagne & Cigars
C&C Trades, an alliance partner of Goa’s leading Supermarket chain, The Magsons Group, has brought in yet another one of its premium category offerings, titled “Champagne & Cigars”. The Store now showcases some of the world’s best spirits, malts, wines, beers and of course, champagnes! To add to the innovativeflavor, C&C Trades now hosts Goa’s first boutique store “Cigar Bar”...
BALUSHAHI
INGREDIENTS:Refined flour 250 g (1½ cup)Hung curd 160 g (½ cup)Sugar 2 tbspBaking powder 2 tbspCardamom powder ¼ tbspGhee (solid) 2 tbspChopped pistachios 15nos FOR THE SUGAR COATING:Sugar 300 g (1¼ cup)Water ½ cupCardamom powder ½ tsp To a big bowl, add refined flour, curd, baking powder, sugar, cardamompowder and ghee and knead to make a soft dough. Set aside to...
Viva Goa and Goa Hospitality Show 2022 organised Networking Soiree
Viva Goa, Goa’s first and only lifestyle magazine together with Goa Hospitality Show 2022 invited the captains of the hotel industry for anevening of knowledge and networking at its ‘Networking Soiree’ at Taj Cidade de Goa. The event was held on the eve of the 8th edition of the Goa Hospitality Expo, which was organised recently. The chief guest, director...
