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India.com
07-08-2025
- India.com
From Beach Parties To Work Calls: How Goa Became India's Digital Nomad Paradise
Remote work doesn't limit freedom. It creates it. And when WiFi met the waves, Goa changed. Gone are the days when Goa was just a New Year party destination or a weekend escape for sun-chasers. These days, when the morning light hits the whitewashed walls of a Portuguese villa and the smell of sea salt meets the hum of a laptop fan, you know you're in digital nomad territory. While the rest of India punches in from cubicles and coffee chains, a quiet shift has unfolded on Goa's coastline. Because Goa isn't just a beach town anymore. It's a mindset. Let's step off the crowded sands and into a slower, softer Goa — where deadlines meet daydreams under palm trees. What makes Goa perfect for remote workers? It's not just the internet speed. It's the energy. Goa has always been a place where people come to find something — peace, joy, adventure, escape. But now, they also come to log in. The rhythm of life here is different. Work calls happen between dips in the ocean. PowerPoint decks get built under banyan trees. And lunch breaks mean fish thali by the beach. Unlike the pressure-cooker chaos of metro cities, Goa offers space — mental and literal. Here, ambition doesn't feel anxious. It feels alive. Tired of Baga and Calangute? These are the new nomad zones 1. Assagao – The Laptop Lounge of the North Once a sleepy village, Assagao is now a quiet cafes with fiber internet. Yoga shalas beside coworking studios. Villas that double up as homes and HQs. Here, work is quiet. Even elegant. Mornings start with local bread and almond lattes. Afternoons drift between Zoom calls and zipping through narrow roads on a scooter. The vibe? Think Bali, but with feni. 2. Palolem – For When Work Needs a View Tucked in South Goa, Palolem isn't just postcard-pretty. It's productive. Beach huts now come with plug points. Hammocks double as brainstorming zones. It's common to see someone editing a film reel while the sun sets behind them or typing out a pitch deck while the waves applaud softly. Palolem isn't chaotic. It's calibrated calm. 3. Morjim and Ashwem – Where VPNs Meet Vitamin Sea Popular with international travellers, these beaches now host a new tribe — coders, writers, designers, marketers. Russian cafes serve green smoothies. Yoga domes become breakout rooms. WiFi speeds here are no joke. Nor is the work ethic. But deadlines end with beach walks, not burnout. 4. Panjim's Fontainhas – The Old Quarter Goes Online Beyond its colourful homes and winding streets, Panjim's Latin quarter is now buzzing with quiet creativity. Writers rent out heritage homes. Startups brainstorm in garden cafés. The past whispers through old tiles, while the future glows from laptop screens. It's not just photogenic. It's functional. 5. Anjuna – The Classic, Reinvented Anjuna has always attracted rebels and artists. Now, it welcomes digital doers. Coworking spaces like Clay or NomadGao blend hustle and chill seamlessly. Here, collaboration is casual. Over coconut water. Over community dinners. Over shared goals — and sometimes, shared sunset silences. Why Goa and not Bengaluru or Mumbai or Delhi? Isn't it distracting? That's the myth. Goa isn't about escape anymore. It's about balance. When you remove the rush, what you gain is clarity. Ideas flow better when the mind is calm and the surroundings inspire. That's what Goa does best — it invites you to slow down so your work can actually speed up. What Goa offers that big cities don't: Time that doesn't feel borrowed Air that doesn't smell of exhaust Space to think beyond the spreadsheet People who don't just network, they connect Practical Tips: How to Work-from-Goa Like a Local 1. Choose your season wiselyAvoid peak monsoon unless you love rain. October to March is ideal — sun, breeze, and endless energy. 2. Stay long enough to settleGoa's charm doesn't unfold in a weekend. Stay a month. Rent a home. Find your local chai spot. 3. Join a coworking spacePlaces like 91Springboard (Panaji), Clay (Anjuna), or NomadGao (Assagao) offer solid connectivity and community. 4. Respect the rhythmLocals are kind, but Goa isn't a playground. Don't blast music in quiet neighborhoods. Don't treat homes like hotels. Goa gives a lot — give back. 5. Disconnect to reconnectLog off at sunset. Swim. Walk barefoot. Goa isn't just about WiFi. It's about feeling life without filters. The Invisible Economy Behind the Shift When remote workers come to Goa, something beautiful happens. Not only do you live better — you also help better: Support local businesses — from tailors to tiffin services, chai stalls to laundry bhaiyas Revive traditional homes — by renting them instead of choosing hotel chains Create micro-opportunities — for community-led experiences, creative workshops, and local collaborations This isn't tourism. This is trust-building. Slow economy. Soft power. So what's stopping you? A weak signal? Rare. Too much distraction? Only if you seek it. What you'll find instead is rhythm. A gentle one. A quiet one. Mornings that start with birdsong. Afternoons wrapped in work. Evenings filled with surf and stories. Because here's the truth — Goa doesn't slow you down. It reminds you why you started. Final Thoughts Don't just work from Goa. Live from Goa. The next time you find yourself opening too many tabs, staring at too many screens, or forgetting what daylight feels like — maybe it's time. Time to chase not promotions, but purpose. Because sometimes, the clearest ideas come not from boardrooms — but from beach shacks. Sometimes, your best work begins where the road ends and the sea begins. And maybe, just maybe — this time, that remote worker… is you.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
What makes JSan the ultimate destination for ramen lovers in Goa?
Ramen is not pretty. With all the elements converging inside a big bowl, it calls for a fair bit of slurping, swishing, messing, digging, pulling and simply surrendering to the umami. There is a focused attention to detail that goes into making the perfect bowl of ramen, elevating the dish to a global cult. This has been aced by chef Vishesh Jawarani, the founder of JSan — an Izakaya Gastro pub that opened its doors to Goa early this year. Vishesh brings with him his Michelin star halo from New York, along with an unabashed passion for Japanese pub grub, to this 'ramen mecca' — a pilgrimage site for ramen lovers. 'Ramen is a beautiful paradox; it looks simple but is incredibly complex. It has taken a lot of research and experimentation to come up with the recipes of each ramen at JSan. The key is balance,' he reveals. He has refused to serve sushi and sashimis, and instead, we have beautifully plated small serves, a graceful prelude to his ramen, the showstopper, of course. Japanese-inspired spaces JSan has a gentle flow and aesthetic, with a few elements of surprise. The space is designed by Vishesh's architect father, Somesh Jawarani, with the central theme of yūgen, or grace, and elements of wabi sabi, the concept of embracing imperfections, thrown in for good measure. The walkway from the entrance, with flaming-orange-coloured torii gates, is a stunning portal a reprieve from the rush of Anjuna, known for a certain eclectic buzz, that morphed over the years from its somewhat sketchy reputation. Kintsugi-inspired flooring with broken tiles, lovingly held together were all done during the construction phase, Vishesh tells us. 'In a world obsessed with perfection and constant upgrades, wabi-sabi reminds us that there's value in simplicity. It teaches us to slow down and appreciate what's real; the weathered, the incomplete and the transient,' he adds. Murmuring, water fixtures and lush gardens around create a zen-like sanctuary with a wall full of painted, leaping monkeys adding its own whimsy. Brick moulds from Vishesh's great-grandfather's brick mills adorn the walls, while sculptural wooden elements crafted by his father add character. The elements of mismatch are clearly intentional, but endearing. Reverence for craft Vishesh has perfected three distinct noodle styles, each of which is tailored to complement different broths, right from the rich, umami tonkotsu to the milky-white and wholesome paitan. A ramen lover knows that the tori paitan featuring a creamy, rich chicken-based broth is a contrast to the more popular tonkotsu ramen, which uses pork bones While the tonkotsu broth is distilled down to its essence over two days using the age-old yobimodoshi technique, which lends it a velvety finish, the tori paitan broth, is a medley of chicken carcasses, feet, skin, and wings, continuously broken down and stirred to extract maximum collagen for 12 hours. They are both, delicious and soul nourishing. The tuna tartare and sea bass ceviche are mention-worthy openings to the meal, as is the mushroom chawanmushi, a silken egg-custard — and we didn't miss the sushi at all. Though the ramen does most of the talking, one must remember to save room for dessert. The Honey Butter Shokupan is jiggly and buttery; a simple and soulful sweet ending, topped with Madagascar vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, and seasonal fruits…we had it with mango, of course. Cleanse the palate JSan's beverage menu, curated by mixologists Nitin Tewari and Suyash Pande, leans into fresh, light, and palate-cleansing flavours. Japanese ingredients and local Indian botanicals come together to create an appealing cocktail menu that is restrained, yet imaginative. The zero-proof cocktails under their Buzz Free section deserve a special mention as they were crafted with care. For a true taste of Japan, try the Sakura and Umeshu, which is tart and refreshing… my favourite one from the evening. Umeshu is a Japanese plum liqueur made by steeping Japanese ume plums in alcohol and sugar, and it pairs beautifully with the delicate botanicals of gin. For those seeking adventure and dimension, there's Akira, with gin, Campari, sweet vermouth embracing toasty notes of black sesame and coconut. An audacious spin on the negroni! A turning point? Vishesh's journey was one of redirections. With a couple of business degrees under his belt, Vishesh had first tried his hand in different vocations, then segued into the Culinary Institute of America, after which he sharpened his knife at some of New York's most-celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants like Daniel, Atoboy, a Michelin Bib Gourmand Korean-American restaurant, and Mari, a Michelin-starred Korean handroll omakase spot. Strangely reminiscent of Carmy from comedy drama series The Bear, his trained focus, coupled with a drive from his enterprising Sindhi roots, sets him apart. At JSan, he's ably supported by his dynamic sous chef, Swamini Mandlik, who brings her own Michelin-starred experience from Le Pavillon in New York, along with an unassumingly quiet focus, giving every dish a laser-sharp precision and balance. Why the love for Japan, we ask Vishesh? 'When I travelled to Japan, everything I had admired from a distance came to life. Eating at small ramen shops, visiting Sakai city and having a custom Japanese knife made to my preferences were unique experiences,' he says, adding, 'Building relationships with knife makers, chefs, bartenders and experiencing the culture's reverence for seasonality and simplicity, made me fall in love with it on a deeper level.' JSan, located in Goa, next to Cliff's Monty Guesthouse, opposite Artjuna, Monteiro Vaddo, Anjuna, is open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (5pm to 11pm) and Friday, Saturday and Sunday (12noon to 3pm | 7pm to 11pm). A meal for two costs approximately ₹3,500
Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Confidential Computing Poised for Explosive Growth as Anjuna Secures Three of the World's Top 10 Banks
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Anjuna, a leader in Confidential Computing and AI Data Fusion Clean Rooms, today announced the addition of a new top five global bank to its growing roster of financial services customers. This win brings Anjuna's total to three of the world's top 10 banks using its technology to securely collaborate and unlock data value with confidence. This win brings Anjuna's total to three of the world's top 10 banks using its technology to securely collaborate and unlock data value with confidence. This milestone comes on the heels of momentum with customers in digital payments, and recent recognition in the Fast Company Most Innovative Companies of 2025 list, as well as Gartner's Emerging Tech: Tech Innovators in Preemptive Cybersecurity report. The adoption of Confidential Computing by these leading banks marks a clear inflection point. These institutions are among the most risk-sensitive and compliance-bound in the world. Their decision to deploy Anjuna Seaglass and Northstar signals a fundamental shift in how financial services organizations think about data protection, AI readiness, and operational resilience. For global banks, securing sensitive operations, such as fraud detection, transaction analysis, and cross-border data collaboration, is not just about privacy and compliance, but about preserving trust and unlocking competitive advantages. With AI now essential to staying ahead, these banks need a way to safely activate high-value data across teams, partners, and jurisdictions. Confidential Computing provides the only viable path forward, offering end-to-end protection during processing without slowing down innovation. As these global leaders adopt the technology, the rest of the industry is sure to follow. 'Securing another top-tier global bank is further proof that Confidential Computing is becoming the new foundation for secure digital finance,' said Ayal Yogev, CEO and co-founder of Anjuna. 'These institutions are leading the industry into a future where sensitive data can be used safely for AI, analytics, and collaboration, with zero compromise, even when infrastructure spans AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premises environments.' In addition to three of the world's 10 largest banks, Anjuna serves large enterprise and public sector organizations including 5 next-generation payment companies and the U.S. Navy. With the addition of this top bank, the total number of people employed by Anjuna customers now exceeds one million. For more information on how Anjuna is transforming AI-driven financial collaboration, visit About Anjuna Anjuna unlocks secure, AI-driven innovation with two groundbreaking solutions. Anjuna Seaglass, the Universal Confidential Computing Platform, delivers ubiquitous data privacy and intrinsic cloud security. Anjuna Northstar, the AI Data Fusion Clean Room, builds on Seaglass to provide an out-of-the-box, private environment for limitless AI-driven data collaboration and value discovery. Anjuna works with enterprises around the globe, including financial services, government, healthcare and SaaS. Anjuna is backed by prominent investors, including Playground Global, Insight Partners, M Ventures, and SineWave Ventures.
