Yash Karpe: From Engineer to Prominent Model and Actor

Yash Karpe, a talented model and actor hailing from Sankhali, Goa, has emerged as a rising star in the entertainment industry. Despite his educational background in automobile engineering, Yash found his true calling in the world of glamour and showbiz. With a journey that began with a local pageant win, Yash has gone on to […]

Xanisha and Croydon: The Dynamic Duo Taking the Goan Music Scene by Storm 

With nearly two decades of combined experience in the music industry, Xanisha and Croydon are two of the most talented and sought-after musicians in Goa. Known for their wide range of musical styles, from rock and pop to Bollywood and Konkani, this dynamic duo has captivated audiences around the world with their electrifying performances and […]

Akshaya Kerkar: Goa’s Food Influencer Extraordinaire!

Akshaya Kerkar is a young food influencer currently based in Porvorim. A native of Keri village in Ponda, Akshaya has been making waves in the online world with her food blog “Oo Shejaanni Goa ”. Akshaya’s passion for food and love for capturing its beauty through her camera have led her to create an online […]

Hoggilicious: The Goan Foodie Sensation

Riya Narvekar, better known as Hoggilicious, is a Goan food enthusiast and social media influencer with a growing following on various platforms. With her Instagram handle boasting over 10k followers, it is safe to say that she has made a significant mark in the food blogging community. Born and raised in Merces, a quaint village […]

Querida Coutinho: A Medical Student Who Double Up as an Influencer

Querida Coutinho is an ambitious young woman who is currently pursuing medicine as a profession. Originally from Velim in South Goa, she is now studying in Karnataka and is in her final year of med school. Querida’s journey to becoming a doctor has not been an easy one, but she has persevered through the challenges […]

Joy Fernandes Appointed as Director of Recruitment at Kamaxi Overseas Consultants

Panaji, Sept 2023 – Joy Fernandes, a hospitality and cruise line industry veteran, has joined as the Director of Recruitment at Goa based Kamaxi Overseas Consultants. He will be based at and heading the Mumbai office. Over 32 years, Fernandes has developed an impressive track record, having worked with prominent cruise industry leaders like The […]

One-third of Goa’s population dependent on Tourism: Ex-GCCI President

Panaji, September 2023- Following the collapse of the mining sector in Goa, nearly one-third of Goa’s population banks on the hospitality and tourism industries directly and indirectly for their livelihood, according to Ralph De Souza, former president of the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  De Souza was speaking at a state-level seminar on ‘Addressing Skill […]

Weaving His Culinary Magic in Goa

By Team ItsGoa Chef Aloysius D’Silva, popularly known as ‘Chef Aloo’, is one of the most well-known chefs in Mumbai. After years of tantalizing the taste buds of Mumbaikars with his amazing recipes, Chef Aloo decided to move to Goa in 2022.  Having made Goa his new home, he felt that he had a good […]