Travel

IndiGo Cancels 200 Flights Amid Pilot Shortages, Crew No-Shows, and Escalating Operational Chaos


India’s largest airline, IndiGo, faced a major operational meltdown on December 3, 2025, cancelling at least 200 flights and delaying dozens more by up to 12 hours. Severe pilot shortages, crew no-shows, and the full implementation of stricter duty-rest norms pushed the carrier into crisis, triggering passenger protests across major airports.

Business

Ministry of Tourism & Mastercard Sign MoU to Elevate India as a Global Tourism Hotspot


The Ministry of Tourism and Mastercard have entered a two-year MoU to promote India globally through curated “Priceless” experiences, secure digital payments, and high-impact travel campaigns—beginning with Goa.

Travel

A Treasury of Life: India’s Largest Exhibition of Company Paintings Opens in Goa


DAG, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, presents A Treasury of Life: Indian Company Paintings, c. 1790–1835—India’s most extensive showcase of Company Paintings. Featuring 200 remarkable works from DAG’s collection, the exhibition opens on 1 December 2025 at the Aguad Port & Jail Complex and offers a rare look into a transformative era of Indian art.

Events in Goa

Art Beyond Barriers: Accessibility at the Serendipity Arts Festival 2025


The Serendipity Arts Festival’s landmark tenth edition returns to Panaji this December with accessibility at its heart. From sensorial workshops to neurodiverse-friendly spaces, the festival deepens its decade-long commitment to making art inclusive for all.

EduConnect

St. Xavier’s College Hosts Hyderabad Students for Academic & Cultural Exchange


St. Xavier’s College welcomed a delegation from St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad, for an enriching academic and cultural exchange organized by the Department of Microbiology. The visit featured technical sessions, cultural performances, and a guided campus tour, strengthening collaborative ties between the two institutions.