Episode 35: Arpora Fire Fallout, Mob Violence in Goa, Tourism Crackdowns & Messi Chaos — Goa & India This Week!

One week after the tragic Arpora fire, the big question remains — Has accountability been fixed, or has the system already moved on?

This episode dives into the mob vandalism of a cultural event in Pilar, raising alarms about safety, intolerance & crowd control…At the opposite end of the spectrum Goa celebrates the 10th Serendipity Arts Festival, a decade of creativity & cultural exchange.

We also breakdown why South Goa is suddenly leading in helmet compliance, while North Goa rent-a-car operators allege harassment amid enforcement drives.

Tourism faces tighter scrutiny as hotels risk ₹50,000 fines for unreported foreign guests, putting operators on edge.

Beyond Goa, what was meant to be a celebration turns controversial as Lionel Messi’s tour begins on the wrong foot in Bengal.