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The festive season presents more than a simple dilemma of what to wear. It’s a time to introspect on hand-crafted local weaves to put the spotlight on India. VIVA GOA showcases the best of Lakme Fashion Week 2017 that brings ethnic wear into focus.

With the Indian hockey team resurrecting itself from the ashes of Beijing 2008, P R SREEJESH has stood rock solid between the goal posts. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee & World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 stands down after a legendary 18-year international career following the team’s second consecutive Olympic bronze at Paris 2024. He speaks to VIVA GOA about his memorable career as Jersey No 16 is hung up for good

THOUGHTS & REFLECTIONS Virtue is its Own Reward Atmaram Nadkarni.

Writer’s Writ Pin-Pointing Perfection Patricia J Pereira-Sethi.

Special Feature A Salute to the CM Sadanand Tanavade.

Women Achievers:
A Woman’s Victory!
Viva Goa features three Goan outstanding women whose recent achievements make overcoming challenges look easy..

Cover Story
Power of Love!
A successful marriage requires many ingredients to blend together in perfect harmony. In the hunt for the secret recipe to long-lasting love, VIVA GOA speaks to Padma Bhushan SUDHA MURTHY and Padma Vibhushan N R NARAYANA MURTHY and four other ‘Power Couples’ from Goa.

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An Udder Success
Amul is an idea, vision and sheer
determination, created
through cooperation, to cater to the
taste of the nation.
The brand celebrates 75 years in
India in 2021, coinciding with
the birth centenary of founder Dr
Varghese Kurien.
VIVA GOA takes a peek into this
fabulous story of community success...

Never felt that kind of physical
pain ever in my life As the Indian Super League (ISL) Season 8 returns to Goa in a biobubble, national football captain SUNIL CHHETRI looks back at his COVID story and the beautiful game in Goa in an exclusive interview.

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Pandemic: A joint responsibility
As he completes two years as Chief
Minister, Dr Pramod pandurang
Sawant unravels the details of his
journey to the hot seat, his vision of
Swayampurna Goem during the 60th
anniversary of Goa’s liberation and
the challenges of micro-managing the
COVID-19 outbreak...

WOMEN LEADERS - Goan Women Politicians Leading the way for an Empowered Goa.

Transcending Stereotypes - Vidya Balan defied the odds to become one of contemporary Hindi cinema’s most acclaimed actors.

COVER STORY Power of Love : Love is in the air! VIVA GOA brings back that warm fuzzy feeling that escapes no one – common man and celebrity alike. 1983 World Cup-winning Captain & Cricket Legend, Padma Bhushan Kapil Dev and his wife Romi Dev, and three other eminent Power Couples in Goa, open up to us
about their love stories and that special
connection...

Bubbled in Goa
Goa turns epicentre of the 7th edition of the prestigious Hero Indian Super League (isl) 2020-21 from November to March, within a bio-secured environment across three refurbished venues

Thoughts & Reflections : The Way of Life, Sports: Setting the goal, Sun Real Estate...

COVER STORY FC Goa 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)...

Blaze of Glory: Although their passion for the profession made them fire fighters, it is their selfless devotion to duty that makes them strive unceasingly to find ways of protecting the
lives of fellow citizens from the ravages of fire and allied disasters. Their sincerity to service and hard work during the
recent monsoon fury unleashed on Goa is unmatched. VIVA GOA salutes the brave fire fighters from the department of Fire &
Emergency Services for their service...

INTERVIEW Shrinivas Dempo Promoter of Goa Challengers at Ultimate Table Tennis League.

CROP CULTURE Tips to build your own Green House and take a step towards sustainable life.

EXPERT VIEW Sandip Nadkarni Chief Engineer, Water Resource Department.

WONDER WOMEN : Special Feature on Non-Goan
women who made Goa their home, Serendipity, Nutrition : Rohini Diniz, When in Martial doubt by Mridula Sinha Governor of GOA...

Discover the secrets of VIVA GOA's Celebrity 'Power Couple' Lara & Mahesh, who got married in Goa, and 8 inspiring 'POWER COUPLES' from Goa...

The light of life - A discussion on the importance of light this Diwali

Spirituality : The spirit behind the holiday, Making A Difference: Is your t-shirt killing the ocean?, Healthy Living: Make Navaratri a healthy festival with these few tips...

Eating and drinking healthy every day will help you live a clear, wholesome life, Respecting Rituals, The art of happiness, The weird and wonderful...

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