Business

Waldorf Astoria Goa to Debut in South Goa with 148-Room Beachfront Luxury Retreat


Hilton announces the launch of Waldorf Astoria Goa, a 148-room luxury beachfront resort set to open in South Goa by 2030, marking the brand’s iconic debut in the state.

Social

ONGC Inaugurates 4,000-Seater Convention Centre in Goa, Targets Mega Events


ONGC has added a state-of-the-art 4,000-seat convention centre in south Goa, designed to host large-scale conferences and Filmfare-style award ceremonies, supported by multi-modal connectivity

Human Interest

Jonty Rhodes Compares Delhi’s Toxic Air to Goa’s Clean Breeze: “Hardto Digest”


South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes has raised concerns over Delhi’s worsening air pollution, describing it as “hard to digest.” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rhodes shared that while passing through Delhi en route via Ranchi, he was grateful to live in a small fishing village in South Goa, contrasting its clean air with Delhi’s toxic smog. Using the hashtags #AQI and #whats2Bdone, Rhodes shared a photo of his children playing football on a Goan beach, adding that if they were in Delhi, they would likely be playing indoors. His post comes as Delhi faces its worst air quality levels this year.

Business

Bank of Baroda Installs Water Purifiers at Cutbona Jetty to Support Fishing Community


Bank of Baroda has installed two water purifiers at Cutbona Jetty in South Goa as part of its CSR program, providing safe drinking water to over 150 jetty workers and strengthening its commitment to coastal communities.

Events in Goa

South Goa Collector Inaugurates District Level Chaturthi Exhibition in Margao


Collector South Goa, Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, along with Project Director DRDA (South Goa), Smt. Deepali Naik, inaugurated the 4-day District Level Chaturthi Exhibition at SGPD Ground, Margao. Organized by Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission and DRDA (South Goa), the exhibition will remain open to the public till August 25, 2025.