Events in Goa

At Serendipity Arts Festival, a Goa Barge Transforms Into a Floating Exhibition


An iconic Goan ore barge will be reborn as a floating exhibition at the 10th Serendipity Arts Festival, where curator Veeranganakumari Solanki transforms the industrial vessel into a participatory space of sound, imagination and sensory exploration.

Finance

HDFC Bank Group Concludes HDFC Tech Innovators 2025, Honours 10 Winning Startups


HDFC Bank Group has successfully wrapped the fourth edition of HDFC Tech Innovators 2025, celebrating 10 winning startups across six sectors and two special recognition awards for emerging women founders. With over 1,600 applications from 290+ cities, this edition marked one of the largest showcases of India’s startup innovation.

Fit & Fabulous

Beyoncé Returns to the Met Gala After 10 Years as 2026 Co-Chair


Beyoncé is set to return to the Met Gala for the first time since 2016, stepping in as a 2026 co-chair alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour. Vogue confirmed her comeback for fashion’s biggest night, scheduled for May 4, 2026.

EduConnect

Goa Launches Campus Innovation Scheme to Boost Student-Led Research and Entrepreneurship


Goa’s Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications has introduced the Campus Innovation Scheme under the Goa Startup Policy 2025, offering reimbursement support of up to ₹50,000 for student-led innovation and research projects across educational institutions in the state.

International

Australia’s Bold Social Media Crackdown: Will Kids Actually Log Off?


Australia has officially begun enforcing its sweeping ban removing under-16s from social media. But despite government optimism, most children say they won’t log off. As teens share workarounds and flock to lesser-regulated corners of the internet, the ban has sparked a global conversation about online safety, digital maturity, and whether age limits alone can protect young people.