Events in Goa

Goa Illuminates with Tradition and Devotion at Tripurari Poornima Celebration in Sanquelim


Vithalapur, Sanquelim came alive with devotion, music, and cultural brilliance as Tripurari Poornima 2025 showcased Goa’s heritage through art, tradition, and community participation. The festival featured the iconic Boat Show, spiritual processions, and captivating performances, celebrating the state’s vibrant cultural identity.

EduConnect

Award-Winning Goan Student Film “The Awakening” to Premiere on YouTube on November 13


After making waves across film festivals and winning the South Asian Regional Award at the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival, The Awakening — a short film directed by Goan filmmaker Rameez Shaikh — is set for its official YouTube release on November 13, 2025. Crafted by Goan students, the film has been praised for its poignant environmental message and moving storytelling, having screened at Waves International Short Film Festival, Urban Adda Film Festival, and the Mangrove Festival.

Travel

Rohan Khaunte Emphasises Government–Academia–Industry Synergy at GIST 2025 to Drive Inclusive Innovation


The third edition of the Goa Innovation and Startup Times (GIST 2025), organised by BITS BioCyTitH Foundation in collaboration with the Goa IT Department and industry associations, showcased Goa’s growing innovation ecosystem. Addressing the gathering, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Tourism, and Printing & Stationery, Shri Rohan Khaunte, highlighted the State’s collaborative efforts with academia and industry in shaping policy, and reaffirmed Goa’s commitment to becoming a hub for technology-led inclusive growth through initiatives like the Goa AI Mission 2027.

Special Occasion

Celebrate National Saxophone Day: Honoring Adolphe Sax and His Iconic Invention


November 6th is National Saxophone Day, a vibrant celebration of the saxophone and its inventor, Adolphe Sax. From jazz to classical music, the saxophone’s soulful sound continues to inspire musicians worldwide.

Films

Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 Teaser Unveils an Epic Afterlife Odyssey


The first teaser for Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 introduces audiences to an animated continuation of the legendary saga. Directed by Ishan Shukla and presented by S. S. Rajamouli, the film explores Amarendra Baahubali’s cosmic battles across 14 realms in the afterlife. With voices by Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Ramya Krishnan, and co-produced with France’s Alcyde Studio—featuring talent from Arcane and Spider-Verse—the ₹120 crore spectacle is slated for a 2027 release in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil.