Venita Gomes

GOA GONE WRONGMany come to Goa, only to leave disappointed because they didn’t find what they were looking for. Good news -- you don't need to be one of them! A

With Goa's tourism season kicking off, the pressures and challenges are but natural and endless. The State must keep up with being one of the most bel

QUIET SCENES Wayside crosses and niches reflect the deep faith of the locals. A simple bow, a honk, or the Sign of the Cross speaks volumes about the devotion i

PAPAL HONOUR The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa is the only basilica—a Catholic structure granted special privileges by the Pope—in Goa, India’s smallest state, a

WHY GOA?Amidst the backlash and misinformation claiming Goa is no longer a preferred destination, here's why we say "Let your heart wander to Goa". PAUSE. FEEL.

A one-of-a-kind spiritual event, the decennial Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier began on November 21, 2024 in Old Goa with the ceremonial in

RISING POPULARITYAbhishek Banerjee has been making waves in the Bollywood film industry with hits like Stree 1 and 2, Bhediya, and Paatal Lok. And, here's why t

The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Sunday saw charismatic presence of Indian cinema's heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, who paid a heartfelt tribut

Last month, Goa witnessed the power of human emotions and the universal desire for meaning and purpose. While the former was evident in the films showcased at t

THROUGH THE FRAMESAs you wander through Margao city, particularly around the Holy Spirit Church or the historic Comba area, you’ll come across vintage homes tha