After 25 years of celebrating Goa’s culture through Festacar, I stepped aboard the MSC Virtuosa to rediscover life through travel. From the timeless Tower of Hercules in La Coruña to the spiritual calm of Santiago de Compostela, this voyage reminded me that travel is as much about receiving as it is about discovering.
An evening of poetry, music, storytelling, and laughter lit up Carpe Diem – Majorda, as the Open Mic Evening co-hosted by Zeitgeist Goa and TEDx Panaji brought together voices from across the community. Themed “It’s About Time”, the event celebrated expression, connection, and creativity in a truly inclusive space.
DPM’s Shree Mallikarjun & Shri. Chetan Manju Desai College team has been awarded the Consolation Prize at the prestigious All Goa Ghumat Aarti Competition – Ghumat Mahasangam 4.0, organized by Ghumat Mogi and Rajdeep Builders. A proud moment celebrating Goa’s vibrant cultural traditions!
The birth centenary of acclaimed Goan cinematographer K. Vaikunth (Vaikunth Kuncolienkar) concluded with a heartfelt celebration in Margao, where film personalities, artistes, and citizens paid tribute to his cinematic legacy and called for posthumous national recognition through a Padma award.
On the occasion of Independence Day, JCI Pilgao Elite proudly launched its first Aarti Sangrah booklet, celebrating spiritual and cultural heritage in the presence of dignitaries, local leaders, and community changemakers. The booklet was also presented to Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.
