Ruchira Bose, who left Mumbai for Goa last year, sits on the steps of her new home. Photo: Suranjana Ghosh
Why Indians are trading cities for promise of a relaxed life in Goa (but the locals aren’t happy)
- The coronavirus pandemic has spurred many Indians to move to the popular tourist destination in search of ‘susegad’ – a content, quiet life
- But this has resulted in gentrification, increased property prices, traffic and crowding, with many locals not happy about the influx
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Coronavirus pandemic
Ruchira Bose, who left Mumbai for Goa last year, sits on the steps of her new home. Photo: Suranjana Ghosh