Spotlight

Dr. Sushila Fonseca: A Life of Healing, History, and the Written Word


Born in Margao and trained as a pathologist, Dr. Sushila Fonseca blends her medical expertise and love for Goaโ€™s past to write fiction and non-fiction that educates, inspires, and provokes thought. With her latest book When Faith Divides, the senior author continues her mission to make Goan history accessible and emotionally resonant for all generations.

Finance

Sikkim: The Only Indian State Where Natives Can Earn Crores Tax-Free


As India gears up for FY25 ITR filings, Sikkim remains the only state where certain native residents legally pay zero income tax, even on crore-level incomes. Protected by Article 371(F) and Section 10(26AAA), this decades-old exemption makes Sikkim a one-of-a-kind example in Indian tax history.

Films

โ€œI Am Nothingโ€ Documentary on Vamona Navelcar Premieres to Acclaim in Lisbon


The documentary I Am Nothing (2025), directed by Ronak Kamat and scored by Ashley Fernandes, received a powerful response at its Lisbon premiere at Museu Do Oriente, celebrating the life and legacy of acclaimed Goan artist Vamona Navelcar.

Human Interest

Goa CM Pramod Sawant’s AI-Generated 3D Image Goes Viral with Google’s โ€˜Nano Bananaโ€™ Tool


In a digital twist to political communication, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawantโ€™s AI-generated 3D image created using Googleโ€™s โ€˜Nano Bananaโ€™ tool has gone viral. The hyper-realistic photo has been widely shared by BJP Goa and fan pages, showcasing the CM in a new, futuristic light and highlighting the growing impact of AI in public engagement.

EduConnect

Official Language Training Begins in Goa to Promote Konkani in Administration


The Directorate of Official Languages, Government of Goa, has commenced its fourth batch of Official Language Training from 8 to 11 September 2025 in Panaji. Chief Guest Dr. Veena Kumar emphasized the importance of the mother tongue and urged the use of Konkani in administrative work.