Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, speaking at Margao’s Dindi Festival, called upon the state’s youth to embrace the values of Sant Muktabai. He highlighted the strong devotion of Goans toward Lord Vittal of Pandharpur and assured that the government would extend all necessary support to the festival.
Edtech leader PhysicsWallah (PW) has launched new Info Centres in Panaji and Margao, expanding its offline footprint in Goa. These centres will offer counselling, admissions support, and guidance for students preparing for JEE and NEET, with plans to establish full-fledged Vidyapeeth centres soon.
The Chirag Datta Naik Initiative hosted its third workshop, “Handling Rejection and Failure”, at Samarth Krupa Hall, Margao, led by Anisha Kapdi. Children aged 7‑15 learned coping skills, while leaders urged parents to normalise failure and support each child’s unique path.
Governor of Goa, Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, released a commemorative postage stamp and first day cover at the concluding ceremony of Laxmidas Borkar Janmashatabdi Samaroh in Margao. The event, organised by Laxmidas Borkar Janmashatabdi Samaroh Samiti in collaboration with India Post and Ravindra Bhavan Margao, celebrated the legacy of the noted freedom fighter and social reformer.
On August 8, we remember Dilip Sardesai, one of India’s early Test batting stalwarts and Goa’s first cricketing icon. Born in Margao in 1940, Sardesai rose to national fame despite growing up in a region with no cricket infrastructure. His legacy lives on.
