A shadow fell over her table. "You’re late," a voice rasped.
The rise in these incidents is occurring against the backdrop of a massive surge in domestic tourism within India. A growing middle class with increased disposable income has led to an explosion in travel. Reports indicate that Indians made an astounding , a number projected to more than double to 5.2 billion visits by 2030 . As more people travel to popular destinations like Goa, the pressure to capture content for social media intensifies. This has created a problematic environment where some tourists, driven by the pressure to get attention online, engage in unruly behavior and disrespect local norms and people. goan-21-selfie -1-
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(perhaps from a photography project, a school assignment, or a digital archive). A growing middle class with increased disposable income
Goa is also home to a unique Facebook group called "Life Selfie." Founded by businessman Darshan Kerkar on July 21, 2016, this group connects over 7,000 Goans. The rule is simple: members are only allowed to post selfies. According to Kerkar, "this is not a group, but a family," and it has fostered a strong sense of community through shared photography.