Every coastal town has a backstory, but Daman’s reads like a movie script.
For decades after it was liberated from Portuguese rule, it became famous for something far less grand: cheap alcohol and cross-border liquor runs.
Sandwiched right next to dry Gujarat and high-tax Maharashtra, it was effectively a regional hub for duty-free spirits.
Back in my younger days, I remember family friends constantly talking about how their car trunks were subjected to meticulous searches by customs officers whenever they drove back across the border, even though I had never actually visited the place myself.
Smuggling enclave? Bootlegger’s haven? Low-tax weekend getaway? Daman wore all those labels at one point or another.
Go back today, though, and you will find a remarkably different story unfolding. I came across this shift recently through several posts on X, a few of which I am sharing here.
The bootlegging reputation is steadily giving way to something far more enduring: restored colonial forts, clean coastal promenades, rich heritage, and massive seaside tourism potential.
It is a subtle but strong reminder that our past reputations do not have to be our permanent destinations.
#SundayWanderer
(Photos/video courtesy @the_cycledad , Sandeep Thakur)
During my brief visit to Daman I was delighted to visit and meet the students at NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, Engineering College Daman and NIFT Daman. Phenomenal Infrastructure, bright and brilliant students ! @prafulkpatel Top class quality !
The UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is dotted with architectural wonders and perfectly encapsulates 🇮🇳's rich cultural & natural heritage.
The picturesque ‘Island Town’, #Diu stands ready to host the 5⃣th RIIG Conference!
🗓️ May 18-19
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Ahead of the RIIG Conference in Diu, various #JanBhagidari events were organised. Citizens explored the theme - 'Importance of #G20 Presidency in the Development of India' and also participated in a cleanliness drive. #G20India
In Diu for the #G20 Research & Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG). Used this opportunity to visit some schools constructed by UT Administration. Phenomenal work by dynamic Administrator @prafulkpatel and his young team.
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Learning rules of the game #Indian bureaucracy #departmental attachments # SDM training @ Secretariat National Capital Territory Delhi https://t.co/q4jEkWQZsz
A visit to the National Museum with fellow DANICS Probationers. It was rejuvenating to have glimpses of Indian art and culture. @ National Museum, New Delhi https://t.co/t4qnP4tO5P
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CAPF cadre तो लड़ ही रहा है हर जगह,चाहे वह जम्मू कश्मीर हो या नक्सल इलाका।परन्तु जहां आवश्यकता नहीं वहां भी लड़ रहे हैं अपने अधिकारों के लिए जो उच्चतम न्यायालय एवं कैबिनेट ने दे दिया परन्तु कार्यान्वयन नहीं हुआ। Implement OGAS TO CAPF at earliest.
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साधु सन्यासी सदैव निस्वार्थ भाव से समाज सेवा में रत रहते हैं। पालघर में जूना अखाड़ा के साधुओं की निर्मम हत्या एक निंदनीय एवं अक्षम्य अपराध है। इस पर तुरंत आवश्यक क़ानूनी कार्यवाही होनी चाहिये।@AvdheshanandG@AmitShah@HMOIndia