Spotlight

Karen Fernandes: From Survival Mode to Strategy Mode


What began as uncertainty turned into a purpose-driven agency. Karen Fernandes shares how losing her job during the pandemic led her to build Meraki Social with a strategy-first mindset—where storytelling, authenticity, and clarity drive real impact, not just content.

Spotlight

Swapnil Salkar: A Storyteller in Search of Himself


Swapnil Salkar didn’t plan to become a filmmaker—he found his way there through confusion, curiosity, and an unshakable urge to tell stories. From leaving medicine behind to premiering at global festivals, his journey is a testament to chasing what truly feels like home.

Events in Goa

“Sky Was Never the Limit”: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Inspires Students at Goa Book Festival 2026


India’s first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, inspired over 1,200 students at the Goa Book Festival 2026 with stories of space, resilience and purpose, as Day 3 unfolded with thought-provoking sessions on history, language, literature, cinema and culture.

Events in Goa

Serendipity Arts Festival Transforms Panaji’s Art Park into a Hub of Art, Food, and Community


The Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji brings together art, workshops, culinary delights, and music, transforming the city’s riverfront Art Park into a vibrant space for all ages.

Special Occasion

The Spirit of Halloween: When the Veil Thins


Long before costumes and candy, Halloween began as Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter — a time when the line between the living and the dead blurred. Today, it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and the thrill of the mysterious, carrying echoes of the past through every glowing pumpkin.