To locals, they were just vacationers living it up during Goa’s off-season — lounging in the pool or going to casinos. Until the police blew their cover. The Indian Express on the team that played a key part in a cyber crime chain: transferring defrauded money at lightning speed into thousands of accounts.

Read to find out how the police busted the criminals -from Dubai to Mumbai to Gujrat and Goa - extorting people through "digital arrests".

Are you'll aware of any queer spaces around South or North (not the touristy areas please)?

Like if there are meetups/book clubs or any such gatherings.

Most spaces i know don't have much wlw representation and they are up north. So I just wanted some insights.

Thanks, mog asu!

A friend just went to campal promenade today. From the usual access road from xpanse cafe. He told me a security guard is there preventing people from parking at the usual parking place which is there and is asking to park on the main road. This was at 4:30 PM. The last time i went there 15 days back around 9:30 PM there was no such rule. Is this new?

Would anyone be interested to join a weekly meetup to discuss philosophy and books? Locations must be outdoor (like Kala Academy) or library spaces. Only for those living in Goa

Every Goan has a story. The "speed money" at the registrar's office, the file that sat untouched until someone "knew someone," the road that got laid three times in two years. Being harassed by cops at night time.

I'm curious what everyone's actually seen.

Hi guys.

I'm looking to catch tonight's UCL match - Man City vs PSG ⚽

Do let me know if you have any good recommendations.

I'll be staying at Anjuna

I was kinda dissapointed. the talks were all AI and there was cidroy infotech who thinks you cheat them by fooling their resume screening processes. also no professionals. just all students. why do professionals not show up to these?

I'm buying an EV soon and I read that Goa electricity department gives you a separate low tension electricity connection and meter just for EV charging at subsidised rates. Has anyone tried applying for one? How much did it cost? How long does it take?

It has been observed that old big trees are completely cut down or stumped down even when not needed. One such example is here. A big beautiful tree got cut, which I saw today on my cycle rides towards varca https://www.instagram.com/reels/DebJ_XcsLmm/
I dont see any reasons why it has been cut down, that too in village.

Please share you opinions why people do this ? and what can be done to minimize it.

I mean even when necessary, most of the time, trimming and branch cutting is enough and tree survives, why to cut completely.

Hi everyone!

We’re hosting a 7 day mural making workshop in Goa from 6 to 12 November, led by artist Orijit Sen and the Mapusa Mogi team.

Mapusa Mogi is an ongoing mixed media public art project in Goa, exploring the past, present and possible futures of Mapusa through drawing, ceramics, metal, mosaic and other forms of making.

The workshop begins with two days of exploring and researching Mapusa Market, looking, drawing, documenting and developing ideas, followed by five days of hands on making.

Participants can work in:

• Drawing
• Ceramics
• Metal
• Mosaic

Mentors include Orijit Sen, Mayank Jain, Shallu Sharma and Shido with Makers Asylum.

There may also be an opportunity for selected participants to continue as apprentices after the workshop, based on their project proposal.

There are currently 5 spots remaining, with places in drawing, ceramics and metal.

Dates: 6 to 12 November 2026
Location: Goa
Fee: ₹30,000
Applications close: 20 October
Spots are confirmed on a first come, first served basis.

This is a fundraising workshop, with all proceeds going towards the next phase of production of the Mapusa Mogi mural.

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/pcKyxdk6bMPCoZZG7

More about Mapusa Mogi:
https://orijitsen.com/mapusa-mogi/

Instagram: u/mapusa.mogi

If you're in Goa and interested in drawing, public art, ceramics, making or just exploring a different way of working with a group, we'd love to have you join us.

Hi everyone!

We have 5 spots remaining for the Mapusa Mogi workshop in Goa, taking place 6–12 November 2026.

This is a 7-day hands-on workshop where participants will be part of the Mapusa Mogi mural-making process, working with Orijit Sen, artists and makers from the project, and mentors Mayank Jain (ceramics), Shallu Sharma (mosaic) and Shido (metal, with Makers Asylum).

The week begins with two days of exploring and researching Mapusa Market, followed by five days of hands-on making across drawing, ceramics, metal and mosaic.

The remaining spots are currently in drawing, ceramics and metal.

There may also be an opportunity for selected participants to continue as apprentices after the workshop, based on their project proposal.

Workshop fee: ₹30,000
Applications close: 20 October
Spots are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/pcKyxdk6bMPCoZZG7

Read more about Mapusa Mogi:
https://orijitsen.com/mapusa-mogi/

Instagram: u/mapusa.mogi

All proceeds go towards the next phase of production of the Mapusa Mogi mural.

Hello. Looking for AB+ blood donors for a family friend's mother-in-law who is going to undergo a heart transplant very soon. It's been pretty difficult so was suggested by a friend to come on here.

Are there police still present at madgaon station, as i have seen a post where ppl were being detained. I want to go to Ahmedabad this Thursday , any guidance will be appreciated, thanks

I lost my life line hamster on 10 oct she was so special like a cat if any of you love your precious ones pray for my baby

guys, i’m looking for a world map!

i’m creating a documentary around my journey to goa after wandering across 4 continents and multiple cities. i’m currently in goa for an event and wanted to create some creatives around this idea.

i’m in morjim, north goa, atm. does anyone know where i can find a world map around here? if you can point me in the right direction, that’d be amazing!

i’ve got a bike, so going anywhere isn’t an issue. happy to pick one up from wherever i can find it. 

Hi all
I am tourist who’s been in goa for couple of months now. I am interested in attending the Navratri Pooja in Devi temples with Dhol Tasha etc, Which is quite different from rest of India. I was wondering if anybody is interested in the same and would like to go together?!

Thanks in advance.

Guys can anyone help me with getting or finding ways to get leads on volunteering opportunities in goa? I can help you with marketing and social media, I can also help you curate events and help garner more footfall. I also have volunteered all over uttarakhand, I can help with front desk tasks, checkins and also with the bar:)

Any leads are helpful guys!

Thank youuuu

Personally I think if it's ever decided that goa should have a metro system it would be massively beneficial, it would shorten the distance between South goa and north goa which would make commuting easier, it would also lessen traffic and road accidents since people would go with metro, what are your thoughts on this

Seeking recommendations for ortho for shoulder pain..in Goa? Thanks