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Bandodkar Family Visits Panjim Gymkhana, Praises Growth and Modernisation


Family members of late Dayanand Bandodkar recently visited Panjim Gymkhana and expressed their happiness at the club’s transformation into a modern, multi-sport facility, fulfilling the founder’s vision of world-class sporting infrastructure in Panaji

Events in Goa

People’s Carnival Parade 2026 to Bring Goa’s Carnival Back to Its Roots in Porvorim


The community-led People’s Carnival Parade returns to Porvorim on February 13, 2026, reviving Goa’s traditional Carnival spirit with a people-powered, noise-free celebration focused on culture, creativity and participation.

Sports

Lincoln Furtado, Borkar Couple Win Titles at BPS Open Pickleball Championship 2026


Lincoln Furtado clinched the Men’s Singles 60+ title while Nihaal Borkar and Ruta Borkar successfully defended their 35+ Mixed Doubles crown on the opening day of the BPS Open Pickleball Championship 2026 in Margao.

Events in Goa

“Sky Was Never the Limit”: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Inspires Students at Goa Book Festival 2026


India’s first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, inspired over 1,200 students at the Goa Book Festival 2026 with stories of space, resilience and purpose, as Day 3 unfolded with thought-provoking sessions on history, language, literature, cinema and culture.

National

Rajpal Yadav Surrenders at Tihar Jail After Delhi High Court Denies Relief


Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered before Tihar Jail authorities on Thursday after the Delhi High Court refused to grant him relief in multiple cheque-bounce cases and declined his request for an extension to surrender.