Human Interest

Virat Kohli Ranks 6th Among World’s Most Influential People on Instagram in 2025


Cricket icon Virat Kohli continues to break boundaries beyond the pitch, ranking as the 6th most influential person globally on Instagram in 2025. Recognized for his unmatched fan engagement and global reach, Kohli’s digital influence now stands alongside the world’s biggest entertainment and sports superstars.

Travel

GTDC Announces Special Tour for Tripurari Poornima Boat Festival 2025 at Sankhali


The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in association with the Departments of Tourism, Art and Culture, and Information and Publicity, has announced a special tour for the Tripurari Poornima Boat Festival on 5th November 2025 at Vithalapur, Sankhali. The festival celebrates Goa’s rich cultural traditions with a moonlit boat show on the River Valvanti.

Special Occasion

Celebrating Japanese Culture Day: Honoring Art, Tradition, and Innovation


Discover the essence of Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday dedicated to the arts, academic achievement, and the celebration of traditions that shape the nation.

Travel

Goa’s Tourism Shines with 6.23% Growth; Domestic and International Arrivals Surge in 2025


Goa’s tourism sector has recorded an impressive 6.23% overall growth in tourist arrivals from January to September 2025. Domestic arrivals rose by 5.36%, while international arrivals surged by 29.33%. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte highlighted Goa’s strides toward responsible, sustainable, and year-round tourism, driven by new policies, better regulation, and expanding global connectivity.

Travel

Goa Showcases Regenerative Tourism at ITB Asia 2025, Positions Itself as ‘Gateway to All Possibilities’


Goa Tourism made a powerful global pitch at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore, highlighting its regenerative tourism model, cultural richness, seamless connectivity, and evolving experiences that position the state as a premium, year-round destination for conscious travelers worldwide.