On March 19, 2020, hundreds of thousands of Indians were glued to their television screens to see prime minister Narendra Modi address the nation following the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The Centre announced a one-day complete lockdown on March 25, 2020. And then it began…
The one-day ‘Janata Curfew’ spun out into several extended lockdowns with experimental relaxations every now and then. Companies from all sectors shut operations while some tried to keep things functional with a ‘work from home’ clause. Pay cuts, unemployment, recession, mass lay-offs, loss of livelihoods, shrinking income, lack of essential supplies, starvation; the aftermath was indeed unprecedented.
What started in China spread across the continents and eventually reached India and Goa. COVID-19 became the talk of the town. Increasing numbers of positive cases, recoveries and deaths; that’s all one could hear.
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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.
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
LAW OF THE Universe
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BLOOD VALUE
Managing Director of Suburban Diagnostics Dr SANJAY ARORA unravels the process behind COVID-19 testing
Putting The Best Foot Forward
We can tackle the complications of foot and ankle injury from diabetes with a systematic approach
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
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
AIMING FOR THE SKY!
Kineco Group Founder & Managing Director SHEKHAR SARDESSAI recalls the company’s journey over 25 years
Bitcoins & Bunkers
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'ZEN'JOY & 'FEN'JOY
Lasting happiness comes from being kind to yourself and to others
