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Goa’s ICAR–CCARI Honoured as Joint Winner of National Water Awards 2024; Felicitated by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod P. Sawant


Chief Minister Dr. Pramod P. Sawant felicitated ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, for securing the First Prize – Joint Winner in the National Water Awards 2024 under the “Best Institution (Other than School & College – Inside Campus)” category, presented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.

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Kei Ishikawa Brings A Pale View of Hills to Life at the 56th IFFI, Goa


Japanese director Kei Ishikawa captivated IFFI audiences with A Pale View of Hills, his adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, reflecting on memory, post-war identity, and the complexities of women’s stories across generations.

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India’s Food Services Market Set to Hit US$125 Bn by 2030: Swiggy–Kearney Report


Swiggy, in partnership with Kearney, has released the 2025 edition of “How India Eats,” forecasting India’s food services market to surpass US$125 bn by 2030. The organized segment is expected to grow twice as fast as the unorganized, driven by rising incomes, digital adoption, evolving consumer tastes, and the rapid rise of convenience-led dining and delivery.

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“This Tempting Madness” Team Unpacks Memory, Misogyny & Survival at IFFI 2025


At the IFFI press conference, the cast and crew of This Tempting Madness opened up about transforming a painful real-life story into a psychologically charged film. Director Jennifer Montgomery, producer Andrew Davis, and actors Suraj Sharma and Zenobia Shroff discussed trauma, memory, misogyny, and the responsibility of portraying truth with empathy.

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Academic Resource Room Inaugurated at St Xavier’s High School, Moira with Support from PACT Foundation


St Xavier’s High School, Moira, in collaboration with the PACT Foundation, has launched a dedicated Academic Resource Room to strengthen inclusive learning and holistic development. The new facility, inaugurated by Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Purificacao Fernandes and supported by the school leadership, aims to provide remedial support, creative learning opportunities and accessible infrastructure for all students.