The Latest Breaking News from Goa

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper, fastest direct train between two cities, to be flagged off this month: Check schedule, stops, travel time, departure and arrival timings

Mumbai-Bangalore Vande Bharat Sleeper news: The Vande Bharat Sleeper service aiming to connect Bengaluru and Mumbai is expected to launch later this month. This new service will significantly reduce travel time between the two major cities. It is planned to operate six days a week, covering the route in under…

The Economic Times · 25m ago

Goa: CEO says 88 of 97 left-out voters have filed Form 6, applications accepted

Goa's Chief Electoral Officer confirmed that most excluded voters have applied for inclusion in the electoral roll. Of the 97 excluded, 88 have filed Form 6, while three are Portuguese passport holders. Six others currently reside outside India and are being contacted by officials. A special drive will be launched…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

5 Money Habits Rooted in Lakshmi Puja That Actually Build Wealth

Keep the Threshold ClearThe tradition says Lakshmi will not enter a home where the entrance is blocked or unclean. Strip the metaphor and what remains is a rule about financial visibility: you cannot manage what you cannot see. The first habit is a monthly account audit, every account, every subscription,…

Times Life · Sep 30

Axis Bank readies major customer-connect initiative to mark World Tourism Day

Axis Bank is set to launch an extensive outreach program across India, spotlighting tourism and hospitality sectors in Goa. The initiative plans to engage over 5,000 customers and honour approximately 1,000 entrepreneurs.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Vivek Oberoi's Rs 14 crore Juhu Bungalow in Mumbai features Goan farmhouse aesthetic with antique furniture, lush greenery, a generations-old family bed and even a pet cow named Kamadhenu

Vivek Oberoi house tour: The actor transformed his Mumbai residence into a retreat inspired by the simplicity of a Goan farmhouse. He incorporates antique furniture, greenery, and a pet cow named Kamadhenu to enhance the village feel. The home also serves as a personal escape from his acting career and…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

IPL 2027 auction to be held in Goa in December: BCCI secretary

Devajit Saikia from BCCI confirmed that the IPL 2027 auction will take place in Goa in December. The decision follows previous auctions held in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Additionally, due to heavy rainfall, the upcoming multi-day match between India A Women and Australia A Women has been relocated…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Nashik Wine Country: Vineyard Stays, Tasting Rooms and the Best Months to Book Your Trip

Why Nashik Wine Country Works for Indian TravellersNashik sits about 170 kilometres from Mumbai, which means a Friday evening departure can have you standing in a vineyard before dinner. That proximity is the first reason it works. The second is that the wineries here have built their hospitality infrastructure around…

Times Life · Sep 22

How the Malabar Pit Viper Uses Infrared Sensing to Hunt in Total Darkness in the Ghats

A Face Built for the DarkBetween the Malabar pit viper's nostril and its eye, on each side of its head, sits a small depression called the loreal pit. It looks unremarkable. It is anything but. This pit is a heat-detection organ, lined with a membrane packed with temperature-sensitive receptors that…

Times Life · Sep 21

Chavath in Goa: Why the Household Ganpati Tradition Feels Nothing Like a Festival

The idol arrives before the crowd doesIn a Mumbai pandal, the Ganpati is already waiting when you get there. In a Goan home during Chavath, you watch him arrive. The murti is brought in through the front door, sometimes carried by the eldest son, sometimes by a priest, sometimes by…

Times Life · Sep 20

Why Goa and Gokarna are the perfect Indian reset

Entrepreneur Hermione Olivia packs her kaftan for the ultimate slow down on a paradisical beach between the jungle and the Arabian Sea (fish curry non-negotiable)

Evening Standard · Sep 19