Events in Goa

Special Exhibition on History of Tiranga Inaugurated at Sanskruti Bhavan, Panaji


As part of the #HarGharTiranga2025 campaign, Goaโ€™s Minister for Archives, Shri Subhash Phal Dessai, inaugurated a Special Exhibition on the History of the Tiranga. The event, organized by the Department of Archives in collaboration with the Directorate of Art and Culture, is being held at Art Gallery, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, and will be open to the public till August 15, 2025.

Social

Friendship Day Celebrated with a Life-Saving Cause in Nachinola


On Friendship Day 2025, the spirit of giving was celebrated in Nachinola with a blood donation camp organized by Fotify, the Village Panchayat of Nachinola, and North District Hospital, Mapusa. The event saw 27 donors, including 8 first-timers, step forward to save lives.

Films

๐ŸŽฌ Lights, Camera, Neighbours!


The wait is over! The official theme for this yearโ€™s 48 Hours Short Film Making Competition at GSFF 2025 is โ€œเคถเฅ‡เคœเคพเคฐเฅ€ โ€“ Neighbourโ€. Participants now have exactly 48 hours to write, shoot, and submit their short films. With a submission deadline of 4th August 2025 at 10:00 AM at the ESG Office, the challenge is on! Films must be between 5 to 40 minutes, in Konkani or Marathi, with English subtitles. Lights, camera, action! ๐ŸŽฅ

Entertainment

Lights. Camera. Your Story.Indian Panorama at 56th IFFI Now Open for Submissions! ๐ŸŽฌ


The Indian Panorama section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is now accepting entries! With no entry fee and no barriers, this is your chance to showcase your cinematic voice to the world. The last date to submit is 11th August 2025. Submit your film now via nfdcindia.com or iffigoa.org.

Sports

Dr. Ketan Bhatikar Appointed Sports Director for International Purple Fest 2025


Dr. Ketan Bhatikar has been appointed as the Sports Director for International Purple Fest 2025. The appointment was formally handed over by Shri Subhash Phal Desai, Minister for Social Welfare and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.