ANURAG THAKUR: ‘IFFI Made Goa A Global Cultural Hub’
Generations of Goans have grown up on a diet of football and the creative arts as much as their xit, koddi. If children were not pushed out into the fields to play football, attending a music class was a staple in a Goan family. Over the years, Goans excelled on and off the field, on the main stage of theatre,...
Open House at Sharada Mandir, Kadamba, Draws Enthusiastic Response from Parents
Panaji, Nov 2023 - Parents visiting Sharada Mandir School, Kadamba, on the occasion of the recent Open House event were not just familiarised with the school’s structural and human infrastructure, but were also introduced to innovative teaching methods and new education concepts involving sensory behaviour, dance, music and coding.The Open House was attended by almost 100 visitors and served as...
IHCL, GOA BRINGS IN THE YULETIDE SEASON WITH SPLENDOUR
PANAJI, NOVEMBER 25, 2023: The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), Goa’s largest hospitality company ushers in the festive revelry with much pomp and gaiety at their annual Cake Mixing Ceremony. The centuries old tradition which heralds the beginning of the merry season witnessed an assembled multitude of enthusiasts gathered in union to participate in the ritual of Christmas Cake Mixing,...
Absolut Relaxation
The Absolut Villa in Cansaulim brings personalised comfort and modern luxuries to its guests South Goa is brilliantly placed as a quiet, scenic getaway. Even for local residents living up north, an hour’s drive can magically transformthe immediate surroundings. But where exactly? Some days, star hotels are just a bit too opulent.Enter The Absolut Villa, a tranquil piece of paradise...
Goa Tourism Shines at Tashkent International Tourism Fair in Uzbekistan
In an effort to highlight the rich and varied tourism attractions of Goa, the Goa Tourism delegation enthusiastically took part in the Tashkent International Tourism Fair held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Recognized as the most prominent and expansive event in the entire Central Asian region, this fair offered an outstanding opportunity to showcase the distinctive aspects of tourism in Goa. The...
AN ILLUMINATING DIWALI SOIRÉE WITH IHCL, GOA
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), Goa’s largest hospitality company and the undisputed leader in the tourism sector, brings forth a plethora of exclusively curated festivities this Diwali. Celebrate the festival of lights with family and friends at iconic destinations spread across the length and breadth of the state. Set amidst picturesque backdrops and serene environs, indulge in an exciting array...
The Sacred Groves of Goa
Villagelore Part 9 by Pantaleao Fernandes The deity that is found most frequently while traversing the forests or sacred groves is Gajalakshmi. She is uniquely depicted carved in relief on a trapezoidal or semicircular slab mostly of the schist stone where the goddess Lakshmi is shown seated holding lotus buds in her hands. She is flanked on either side by two elephants,...
In Loving Memory of Vincent Ramos
He left a rich legacy of generosity, passion for his work in the tourism & hospitality industry and an unmatched love for Goa Vincy’, ‘Perfectionist’, ‘Santa Claus’ ‘Legend’, ‘Guiding Light’, ‘Banna’ (a term of honour for Rajput youth), are among the many monikers attributed to Vincent Ramos. He was the heart and soul of the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) who...
‘Focus on Keeping Goa Green’
Founder of Isha Foundation Padma Vibhushan SADHGURU, who celebrates the 40th anniversary of his enlightenment this year, opens up to VIVA GOA about spiritual tourism, conservation, politics and more in a super exclusive interview Sixty-six years ago, a middle-class family in Mysore welcomed a son – their youngest of five – with nary a clue that he would be one of India’s most...
Wholesome Healing
Balancing your body, mind, and consciousness through Ayurveda can bring about lifestyle changes In the midst of concrete jungles, the digital era and the race to meet ambitions and goals, many have ignored their health, both mental and physical, which leads to a retirement usually fraught with related issues. Sarth Ayurveda Retreat Centre, located a short drive from the Goan border...
