The scenic hill city in Maharashtra has expanded its visitor demographic, and the Mecure Hotel Lavasa is now the biggest hotel in the area More +

Buying a home can be thrilling and nerve-wracking at the same time, especially for a first-time buyer. The learning curve can be steep, but most issues can be resolved with a little homework. Here are some tips to help make the process smoother More +

Aspiring student journalist Girija Shrinivas Dempo gets Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to open up about his life and work as he turns 60 More +

Over the years, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has proven to be a dynamic politician. Siddharth Kunkolienkar has worked with him through three elections as his election agent and now succeeded him as the Panaji MLA. On the minister’s 60th birthday, he writes about Parrikar’s influence on his life More +

Diligence and studiousness have marked Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar’s life over 60 years. From his early years in Parra and school in Margao when Marathi mythological magazine Chandamama was his favourite read to his books in IIT Mumbai, he has had a passion for paper all his life. He served as Chief Minister of Goa for two terms and was later handpicked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be India’s Defence Minister. VIVA GOA traces his life in pictures More +

The bottled water market is booming in Goa – it is the second-most popular liquid refreshment after carbonated drinks. With a rise in health awareness, increase in tourism and easy availability, the consumption of bottled water in Goa is on the rise. Bottled water carries many labels – from spring, drinking and purified to artisan and mineral water. It is also assured that bottled water is much safer than regular tap water, but there is no evidence to show it is healthier. However, all health experts champion the benefits of drinking at least one and a half litres of water a day, and many recommend that you should choose bottled water over tap water. More +

It is hard to escape the romantic charm of France, but being alone does not mean you’re missing out More +

The super luxury hotel based in South Goa looks back on the past 25 years with satisfaction as it celebrates its silver jubilee More +

Discover the silence of the small towns before heading to big city London life More +

VIVA GOA presents a snapshot of the 10th Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Mahotsav held at the Kala Academy, Panaji, recently More +

Customs passed down the ages continue to be an integral part of local festivities More +

As the brain behind the Aryaan Study Circle and the Mushtifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School in Panaji, VYANKATESH PRABHUDESAI has been responsible for increasing the number of Goan students who crack the all-India engineering and medical entrance exams. What started as a coaching class has transformed into an unaided higher secondary school which focuses on training students for not just the board exams, but for the all-India entrance tests as well. More +

Take a trip into a surprisingly exciting past where smugglers come alive and discover a unique facet of Goa’s history at the only customs museum in the country – the INDIAN CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE MUSEUM in Panaji More +