Marius Fernandes shared a nostalgic UK moment, reconnecting with Fr John Tavares — the first Goan priest ordained in the UK in 1992. Their special meeting in Leicester included stories of faith, food, and a shared pilgrimage memory from 1995 to Marius’ village in Goa, led by his mother Antonette Fernandes.
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DPM’s Shree Mallikarjun & Shri. Chetan Manju Desai College Wins Consolation Prize at Ghumat Mahasangam 4.0
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!
Goan Documentary “Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri” Wins Big at Miseentage Indian Film Awards 2025
“Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri,” a Konkani-language documentary directed by debutant filmmaker Prachi Shirodkar, has won the Best Documentary Award at the prestigious Miseentage Indian Film Awards 2025. The film highlights the heritage and craftsmanship of Goa’s traditional goldsmith artisans and arrives during the 75th anniversary of Goan cinema.
‘Cantaram for the Community’ Revives Goa’s Musical Heritage for Students of 17 Schools
Communicare Trust’s ‘Cantaram for the Community’ brought classic Konkani music to life for students through live performances, vinyl sessions, and quizzes at Carmel College, Nuvem and St Xavier’s College, Mapusa.
Goa Marks National Handloom Day with Kunbi Textile Exhibition at Assembly
On the 11th National Handloom Day, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated a special exhibition titled “Kunbi: The Pride of Goan Textile” at Porvorim. Organised by the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission and the Department of Rural Development, the exhibition showcased traditional handloom work with a focus on the Kunbi weave, a symbol of Goan textile heritage.
