Events in Goa

No IFFI Inaugural at Shyama Prasad Stadium This Year; Parade to Open the 56th Edition


The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will open with a parade instead of the usual inaugural ceremony at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will flag off the IFFI Parade, which will feature Goaโ€™s signature carnival and Shigmo floats. The change comes as the stadium is booked for the FIDE World Cup, confirmed ESG Chairperson Delilah Lobo.

Sports

Divya Deshmukh Becomes First Indian Woman to Enter FIDE World Cup Final


Making history at just 18, Divya Deshmukh has become the first Indian woman to enter the final of the FIDE Womenโ€™s Chess World Cup. In a stunning semi-final win over former World Champion Mariya Muzychuk, Divya displayed fearless tactical play and earned her place among the global elite.