VIVA GOA Magazine - November 15, 2023 - January 15, 2024

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In this issue

November 15, 2023 - January 15, 2024

Tourist Trap Or Travel Ready?

Even as restrictions on tourism lift and visitors come flooding in, COVID-19 cases in Goa – and mortality rates – continue to rise. Are we ready to face the situation head-on? VIVA GOA gets a public perspective about Goa’s immediate future.

4 mins

The Resort That Has It All

Hilton Goa Resort in Saipem, near Candolim offers the best of luxury vacationing in Goa’s scenic village scape as premium amenities, high hygiene standards and spectacular views come together in a splendid hospitality hamper

6 mins

LAW OF THE Universe

Finding your inner self is as important as finding the cure to a pandemic

6 mins

BLOOD VALUE

Managing Director of Suburban Diagnostics Dr SANJAY ARORA unravels the process behind COVID-19 testing

4 mins

Putting The Best Foot Forward

We can tackle the complications of foot and ankle injury from diabetes with a systematic approach

2 mins

SERVED WITH SAFETY

Caravela at Taj Holiday Resort & Spa in Candolim brings spectacular sunsets and high safety standards to a well-loved international menu and warm hospitality

3 mins

ON-SCREEN CLASSROOM

Mushtifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School, mentored by IIT alumnus Professor VYANKATESH PRABHUDESAI, is helping students cope with the pandemic by unlocking the potential of online classes

5 mins

AIMING FOR THE SKY!

Kineco Group Founder & Managing Director SHEKHAR SARDESSAI recalls the company’s journey over 25 years

9 mins

Bitcoins & Bunkers

Did you know there are full-fledged secret shelters to survive catastrophes? What’s your survival plan?

4 mins

'ZEN'JOY & 'FEN'JOY

Lasting happiness comes from being kind to yourself and to others

5 mins

Goa Connect To UK Covid Vaccine Trial

Dr Vikram Sinai Talaulikar talks about his decision to volunteer in a UK trial vaccine against the novel coronavirus in an exclusive chat with Editor-in-Chief at Prudent Media Pramod Acharya

4 mins

Corana Crisis & Ayurveda

Chairman & Managing Director of Vibha Natural products Bhasker Assoldekar sheds light on how India’s ancient system of healing can help boost immunity against COVID-19

4 mins

GOOD VIBRATIONS

Alter the impact of atomic movements on your health with mindful living.

3 mins

Unmasked

Dr EDWIN GOMES has been relentlessly leading the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic. As a frontline warrior, the optimistic department head of Medicine at Goa Medical College (GMC) and nodal officer at Goa's lone COVID treatment facility at ESI Hospital, Margao, takes us behind closed doors into the battlefield and gives us an insight into the challenge we are facing

7 mins

COVID Behind Closed Doors

There is a constant emotional battle the families of COVID warriors ght every day Here’s an account of the family of frontline hero Dr EDWIN GOMES when he tested positive

4 mins

THE AFTERMATH

Change is inevitable, but when forced, it tends to take a toll on life. Corona has done just that. As the war against COVID-19 pandemic continues, we need to prepare ourselves for the post-corona world

3 mins

RULE your Mind

Your thoughts define who you are and the strength you hold within

7 mins

Reflections in a Lockdown Log

The lockdown period has paved the way for some much-needed self-introspection

4 mins

Celebrating the earth on Chovoth

A self-sustaining home in Ponda with an eco-friendly Chaturthi celebration teaches us how to live in harmony with nature

4 mins

Build your DEFENCE

Understand your immune system and know how to improve it to fight diseases

6 mins

A Cricketer's Football Passion

Indian cricket team captain and co-owner of FC Goa, Virat Kohli elaborates on his involvement in the club and plans for Goan football

3 mins

We Want Goa To Be Everyone's Favourite Team

Ahead of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2019, FC Goa co-owner Akshay Tandon talks about FC Goa and the work that goes on behind the scenes

5 mins

Best Foot Forward

There’s been exciting stuff as the Hero Indian Super League begins with FC Goa hitting pre-season wins. But will they clinch the elusive trophy this time?. VIVA GOA takes a brief look at their chances, with exclusive insights from co-owners AKSHAY TANDON and VIRAT KOHLI and star player FERRÁN COROMINAS TELECHEA (Coro).

3 mins

'Today's Traveller Prefers Speed & Comfort At Every Step'

Born in Cuncolim, South Goa, BELSON COUTINHO has worked his way to become the VFS Global. He recollects his days growing up in Goa and his current professional role

6 mins

'I Want To Put Tennis Rackets In As Many Kids' Hands As I Can'

From winning India's first Grand Slam to doing it 13 times over India's-non playing Davis Cup Captain And Tennis Icon Padma Shri MAHESH BHUPATHI launches his first academy in Goa at Gera's River of joy

4 mins

There's More under A Gavel

As specialists of the auction world, we see jewellery trends being formed both organically and through influences from fashion, media, art, cinema, history, politics and culture.

4 mins

Goan Real Estate Gets American Touch

SpaceDeal owner NARULLA VELJEE opens franchise of American international real estate company RE/MAX in Goa.

2 mins

The Fate Of Your Fish

In a bid to combat the effects of over-fishing, non-profit organisation 'Know Your Fish' has created a calendar that helps indicate the best times to eat various species of fish.