Porvorim: Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte on Friday launched a Goan Start Up, The Yellow Skies (www.theyellowskies.com), an unique Business Social Media Platform.

The Yellow Skies is an online business social media platform that is created to promote various businesses across the globe, said Mr. Suraj Palekar – Founder of The Yellow Skies, The Yellow skies is the brainchild of Suraj Palekar

We are beginning our operations in Goa but our target is to go global soon, said Mr. Kiran Chandra who is the co-founder of The Yellow skies.

Vasudev Bhat- Co-founder mentioned that the platform will have lot of technological improvisation at regular intervals. Vasudev bhat heads the tech department for THE YELLOW SKIES .

Suraj Palekar appealed to business owners in Goa to subscribe to THE YELLOW SKIES and use it to promote their business. (GoaNewsHub)

Panaji : The Goa Cashew Feni Distillers and Bottlers Association (GCIDBA) has hailed the notification of the Goa Feni Policy, 2021 Speaking at the media conference held on Thursday. Gurudatta Bhakta. president, GCFDBA said, “On behalf of the stakeholders of the cashew feni industry we would like to express our gratitude to the chief minister.

Dr Pramod Sawant for initiating the notification of the “Goa Feni Policy, 2021 The notification of the feni policy in the state will lead to rapid intervention and important improvements which will positively impact the feni industry as a whole.”Bhakta also expressed his gratitude to the  late chief minister Manohar Parrikar for initiating the ‘Feni Policy and former CM Laxmikant Parsekar for giving feni the status of Heritage Spirit of Goa According to Bhakta, the GCFDBA had achieved success in creating awareness and raising standards for the betterment of cashew feni in Goa and worldwide.

Bhakta complimented commissioner of excise, Shashank Tripathi. for paving the path for stakeholders to chalk out a road map for feni and former commissioner of excise and Menino D’Souza for initiating this process.Bhakta thanked the team of Revisions Martins and Deepak Parab of the department of science and technology for initiating a geographical indication (GI) status for cashew feni. He said, “The GI is an intellectual property right (IPR) provided by the Government of India to protect cashew feni and its stakeholders from any attempt to infringe appropriately or dilute the status of cashew feni as the Heritage Drink of Goa.”

Speaking on the occasion, Hansel Vaz, secretary, GCFDBA said that the feni industry directly injected revenue to all of Goa’s rural and marginal farmers and hinterland communities who operated without any government support or subsidy -The present prevailing system is unique to the world and exclusive to Goa and allows communities to themselves remain self-sufficient by adding value, skill upgrade and reducing farm waste through cashew distillation.

This approach is in sync with the prime minister’s philosophy of an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), Vaz said Tukaram Haldankar, treasurer. GCFDBA sought the support of the state to help in exporting Goan cashew feni to other countries and states within India. The state government must create a sponsored initiative to promote feni as the state drink of Goa. We want to take our Goan fent to the world, Haldankar said. (GoaNewsHub)

Mumbai: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Vivanta Goa, Miramar in Panjim. The stylishly designed hotel is perched on the rim of Miramar Beach, with sweeping views of the Arabian Sea.

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “IHCL is deeply committed to Goa. We stepped into the destination over four decades ago. With the addition of this hotel, the company further expands its footprint and has a portfolio of 20 hotels and bungalows across brands dotting the length and breadth of this beautiful state.”
The 77-room Vivanta Goa, Miramar is located in a colonial neighbourhood with coastline views, easy access to the beach, the best hotspots for art, culture and nightlife, and is just minutes away from Panjim’s City Centre. The design of the hotel is modern and has a young and energetic vibe. Mynt, the all-day diner, offers a global menu while the Rooftop Poolside Bar is an ideal location for sundowners. The hotel offers a meeting room and the rooftop terrace is a perfect venue for meetings and social gatherings with scenic views.
“Vivanta Goa, Miramar is located in close proximity to major tourist attractions and the city centre. It is ideally suited for both, leisure and business travellers. I look forward to welcoming guests to Goa’s new address,” said Suhash Bose, Hotel Manager, Vivanta Goa, Miramar.
Goa is one of the most popular destinations on the global and domestic tourism map. The state offers stretches of white-sand beaches, a combination of myriad cultures, cuisine and experiences, places of worship, World Heritage-listed architecture as well as rich flora and fauna.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 20 hotels and bungalows in Goa, including two under development.
To know more and book your experience visit www.vivanta.com.

About Vivanta
Vivanta, a brand of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), reflects style, panache and spirit for the dynamic traveler. It is an environment buzzing with energy, created by a dash of uniqueness. Vivanta hotels celebrate individuality and are crafted for a generation of movers who delight in small surprises and fun twists. The portfolio comprises 35 hotels including 11 under development.

For more information, please contact:

rakhee.lalvani@ihcltata.com (GoaNewsHub)