BIZARRE: 8 | Mind Blowing Facts

Incredible India? How traveling to Southeast Asia is shattering our delusions of progress

A few years ago, when you said “Thailand” to an Indian man, his face would undergo a minor muscular transformation. A smirk would appear on face that can be interpreted as half-guilt for the sins he’s committed or half-anticipation for the sins he desires to commit.  

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2025

Ronaldo and Messi miss trips to India in latest blow for nation’s football fans

India are struggling at domestic and international level, and are now missing out on hosting two superstars of the game

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

I’m still globetrotting at 76. New people and new places are what keep me alive

Getting older hasn’t dimmed my love of travel. In my 70s, it’s still all about my next trip, be it a cruise, Goa … or a naturist resort in Crete

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025

Russian Woman Found Living in Indian Cave With Children Sparks Questions and Deportation Order

A Russian woman and her two young daughters were discovered living in a jungle cave near Goa, sparking global intrigue and raising questions about custody, survival, and deportation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17, 2025

‘I did not bring my daughters to die’: Russian mother defends decision to live in cave in India

Indian police were making routine patrols in Ramteertha Hills in Karnataka when a blonde child was spotted running out of a cave. Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

These flavor-packed pork burgers were inspired by Indian street food

The cooks at Christopher Kimball's Milk Street have put a spin on a spiced pork sausage from Goa, in southern India

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Family of Irish backpacker killed in India welcome decision to hold inquest

Danielle McLaughlin, 28, was found dead in Goa in March 2017.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Six dead and over 50 injured in temple stampede at Indian tourist hotspot

It is still unclear what led to the stampede

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Crowd crush at temple in India’s Goa kills 6, injures dozens

Tens of thousands of devotees throng narrow lanes leading to Hindu temple in the coastal state, causing a deadly crush.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2025

PBKS vs RR head-to-head: Rajasthan Royals look to maintain their historical edge over Punjab Kings

As Rajasthan Royals (RR) prepare to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday, all eyes will be on Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has made headlines off the field but is yet to fire with the bat this IPL season. After switching from Mumbai to Goa amid controversy, the young left-hander has struggled…

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2025