Sports

All India Public Sector Football Tournament 2025โ€“26 Kicks Off in Goa


The All India Public Sector Football Tournament 2025โ€“26 was inaugurated in Goa by Vipin Kumar, IAS, Chairman of the Airports Authority of India, in the presence of senior AAI officials and dignitaries. The prestigious tournament brings together 12 elite teams from leading Public Sector Undertakings across the country.

Fit & Fabulous

Designer Kate Barton Teams Up with IBM and Fiducia AI for Immersive NYFW Presentation


Designer Kate Barton is blending fashion and artificial intelligence at New York Fashion Week, partnering with Fiducia AI and IBM to launch a multilingual AI agent powered by IBM watsonx. The activation allows guests to identify collection pieces and experience photorealistic virtual try-ons โ€” marking a bold step toward immersive, tech-driven fashion storytelling.

Special Occasion

Mahashivratri 2026: A Night of Awakening, Surrender and Inner Transformation


Mahashivratri 2026 will be observed from Sunday, 15 February 2026 (5:04 pm) to Monday, 16 February 2026 (5:34 pm). More than a ritual, the sacred night invites devotees to reflect, let go of negativity and reconnect with inner strength through prayer, fasting and meditation dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Sports

Clarenceโ€“Rajendra, Kaneโ€“Ruta Shine at BPS Open Pickleball Championship 2026 in Margao


The BPS Open Pickleball Championship 2026 concluded at BPS Sports Club, Margao, with Clarence Noronhaโ€“Rajendra Godinho and Kane Roncon Pereiraโ€“Ruta Borkar emerging as standout winners in the Menโ€™s Doubles 50+ and Open Mixed Doubles categories. The three-day tournament showcased intense competition across age groups, culminating in thrilling finals and a celebratory prize distribution ceremony.

Travel

Goa Tourism Strengthens Industry Ties at Travel Agents Meet 2026


The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) hosted Travel Agents Meet 2026 in Panjim, bringing together over 55 travel agents, OTAs and tour operators to strengthen partnerships and align strategies for promoting Goa as a diverse, experience-led destination. The event highlighted collaboration, balanced tourism growth and global visibility for Goaโ€™s evolving tourism offerings.