My trip around the world included some time in the footsteps of St. Francis Xavier, and a poignant moment at his tomb in Goa.

The article by Cho et al 1 in the current issue of BMJ Quality and Safety addresses the persistent and debilitating problem of hospital falls, which remain a challenge worldwide. Despite decades of ...

Mapusa: The long-delayed construction of the 100-bed Tuem hospital was finally completed in Sep 2021, but there are no signs that it will be commissioned any time soon. Health minister Vishwajit Rane ...

Indian pop music pioneer and Goa’s beloved icon Remo Fernandes has announced the cancellation of his eagerly awaited performance at the UK-Goan Festival in London due to a serious medical crisis. The ...

Goa has been awarded the title of 'Best Destination for Regenerative Tourism' at the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) 2025 held in Kolkata, recognising the coastal state's forward-thinking approach to ...

The Goa government will on Monday launch the first Roll-on-Roll-off (Ro-Ro) service in the Mandovi River connecting Chorao Island to capital city Panaji, replacing the conventional ferry boats, a ...

The state government’s focus on holistic well-being has prompted provision of free in-vitro fertilisation treatment.

PANAJI: The Goa State Biodiversity Board has issued an advisory warning against unrestricted harvesting of seasonal wild mushrooms saying that it was a major risk to the state’s biodiversity and ...

For years, destinations like Goa and Kerala have been on top of India's travel map. Attracting people for their beaches, backwaters and vibrant culture, these two destinations have been a complete ...

The Goa State Human Rights Commission has taken notice of an incident at Goa University where male students were allegedly paraded in their underwear during a cultural festival. The commission has ...

The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) will be hosting a trekking expedition to Charavane in Sattari Taluka, scheduled for July 13 to boost tourism during the rainy season. As monsoon breathes ...