A dedicated Office of the Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Goa was inaugurated in Panaji on August 10, 2026, by Consul General Ivan Fetisov and Honorary Consul Varun Albuquerque, with a focus on assisting Russian citizens, tourism, trade and India-Russia relations.
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Parul Gulati Admits Reality Check Over Goa Airbnb: ‘We’re Charging ₹11,000, Not ₹40,000 a Night’
Actress and entrepreneur Parul Gulati has admitted that her Goa Airbnb, Malkin House, is earning far less than she had originally expected. Speaking on a recent podcast, she revealed that while she once believed the luxury villa could fetch ₹40,000–₹45,000 per night, increased competition and seasonal demand have brought the current rate down to around ₹11,000.
Goa Honours Women Homestay Entrepreneurs, Strengthening ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ Vision
Panaji: Reinforcing its commitment to community-led tourism and women empowerment, Goa Tourism felicitated women entrepreneurs who have successfully established homestay businesses under the State's Homestay Initiative, further strengthening the vision of "Goa Beyond Beaches." https://www.instagram.com/p/DaiOVuyjK7y/ The felicitation ceremony was led by Hon'ble Tourism Minister Shri Rohan A. Khaunte in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister… Continue reading Goa Honours Women Homestay Entrepreneurs, Strengthening ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ Vision
Air India and Riyadh Air Sign Strategic Partnership to Expand Premium Travel Between India and Saudi Arabia
Air India and Riyadh Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen connectivity between India, Saudi Arabia and global destinations. The partnership aims to introduce codeshare and interline agreements while exploring collaboration in loyalty programmes, cargo, technology and customer experience.
Tourists Stuck in Massive 10-Km Traffic Jam While Heading to Manali, Internet Reacts with Memes
Thousands of tourists travelling towards Manali were left stranded in a massive 10-kilometre-long traffic jam, leading to hours of delays and frustration. Videos of the congestion quickly went viral on social media, triggering a flood of memes and humorous reactions online.