EduConnect

VVM’s Vidya Vikas Academy Students Explore Aguad Port & Jail Complex


Class X students of VVM’s Vidya Vikas Academy, Margao, visited the Aguad Port & Jail Complex in North Goa, gaining first-hand insights into Goa’s history, freedom struggle and cultural legacy through interactive exhibits and museum experiences.

Human Interest

North Goa: Road Closures Notified in Porvorim for Two Months from January 2


The District Magistrate, North Goa District, Panaji, has notified the closure of key road stretches in Panaji for Phase-I works from January 2 to March 2, 2026, to facilitate infrastructure-related activities.

Sports

Goa’s IM Ethan Vaz Creates History with Gold at National Junior U-19 Chess Championship


Fourteen-year-old International Master Ethan Vaz has etched his name in history by becoming the first Goan to win gold at the National Junior Under-19 Chess Championship (Open), delivering a dominant performance in Jamshedpur.

Music

Ariana Grande Breaks All-Time Spotify Record for Monthly Listeners


Global pop icon Ariana Grande has officially set a new milestone by becoming the most-listened-to female artist in Spotify history, recording an unprecedented 126.81 million monthly listeners and surpassing her own previous record set last Christmas.

Social Media

Google Lets Users Change Their Gmail Addresses


Google is rolling out a new feature allowing Gmail users to update their old email addresses, finally making it easier to ditch outdated or embarrassing usernames. The feature isn’t available for everyone yet and comes with certain limitations.