Meurel Viegas has made history as the first Goan to walk the ramp at the official London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, representing Vanity Hub Africa and international designers on one of the world’s biggest fashion stages.
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Dr. Akash Ringane Becomes First Goan to Clear Prestigious European Board of Nuclear Medicine Fellowship
Goa’s medical fraternity celebrates a historic achievement as Dr. Akash Anil Ringane becomes the first Goan to clear the Fellowship of the European Board of Nuclear Medicine, held in Barcelona, Spain in 2025. An alumnus of Goa Medical College and Mahila Nutan and Damodar Higher Secondary School, Dr. Ringane’s success is being applauded across the state.
Pride of Goa: Two Women Officers Make History in Indian Armed Forces
Wing Commander Maria Ismenia Sancha Pereira, from Gonsua-Betalbatim, has become the first Goan woman to be decorated in the wartime history of India. Honoured with a Mention-in-Despatch during Operation Sindoor, she played a key role as an Air Traffic Controller, providing real-time combat intelligence to the Indian Air Force.
John D’Silva Becomes First Goan Konkani Creator to Receive YouTube Silver Play Button
Veteran Goan actor and comedian John D’Silva has become the first Konkani content creator to receive the YouTube Silver Play Button, after his channel crossed 1 lakh subscribers. A proud moment for Konkani culture and digital entertainment in Goa.
