Goan Personalities

John Aguiar Honoured with DGCD Silver Commendation Award for Outstanding Civil Defence Service


John Aguiar, Civil Defence Warden of Panaji Town, has been awarded the prestigious DGCD Silver Commendation Disc and Commendation Card by the Director General of Civil Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, for his exemplary service, dedication, and long-standing commitment to public safety and community welfare

Human Interest

Goa Remembers the 1901 Mandovi River Tragedy: A Community United in Prayer and Memory


Goans gathered at the Mandovi River to honour the 81 victims of the 1901 launch โ€œGoaโ€ capsizing. Through a solemn litany, prayers, and candle tributes, the community commemorated one of the stateโ€™s most tragic maritime disasters, reaffirming its commitment to remembrance and cultural resilience.

Sports

Sindarov Becomes Youngest FIDE World Cup Champion After Beating Wei Yi in Tiebreak


Uzbekistanโ€™s 19-year-old GM Javokhir Sindarov created history in Panaji by defeating Chinaโ€™s GM Wei Yi in the second rapid tiebreak game to win the FIDE World Cup 2025. The victory makes him the youngest-ever World Cup champion and the first from Uzbekistan to claim the title.

Events in Goa

Grand Parade Marks Historic, Carnival-Style Opening of 56th IFFI in Panaji


The 56th International Film Festival of India began with a historic grand parade in Panaji, transforming the city into a vibrant cultural carnival with floats, performances, and animated characters delighting thousands.

Events in Goa

Heritage First Festival 2025 Begins, Showcasing Goaโ€™s Cultural Richness Through 41 Walks & Workshops


The second edition of the Heritage First Festival opened at Panajiโ€™s Azad Maidan with a call to rediscover Goaโ€™s cultural, ecological, architectural and linguistic heritage through 41 curated walks and workshops across the state.