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St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa Celebrates 60th Annual Day with Grandeur

Tanisha Cardozo

The 60th Annual Day of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, held on January 15, 2026, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and dignity in the presence of management, distinguished guests, alumni, staff and students. The event was presided over by the Chief Guest, Rev. Fr. Nazareth Fernandes, Superior General of the Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier.

The programme began with a warm welcome by the Administrator, Rev. Fr. Antonio Salema, who greeted the Chief Guest, dignitaries and the audience. Prof. Filipe Rodrigues e Melo, Vice Principal, formally introduced the Chief Guest, highlighting his leadership and contribution to the mission of education. The Officiating Principal, Ms Ursula Barreto, then presented the Annual Report, outlining the significant academic, co-curricular and extracurricular achievements of students during the academic year 2024–25.

Adding a special emotional touch to the occasion, the Parent-Teacher Association and the Alumni Association felicitated retired faculty members of the institution. The gathering evoked a strong sense of nostalgia as former teaching and non-teaching staff reunited to relive fond memories associated with the college.

During the Award Ceremony, deserving alumni and students were honoured for their outstanding achievements in academics, sports and extracurricular activities, celebrating the spirit of excellence that defines the institution. Addressing the gathering, Rev. Fr. Nazareth Fernandes drew inspiration from tennis icon Novak Djokovic, emphasising that achievement and privilege come with responsibility. He reminded students that privilege should never lead to complacency and that a meaningful legacy is shaped by the lives one positively impacts. He encouraged students to remain noble in thought, word and deed, and to generously share their talents and blessings with others.

The celebration also featured vibrant cultural performances by students, showcasing their creativity, talent and confidence. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the General Secretary of the Students’ Council, Mr Akhil Gurav, who expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, dignitaries, programme coordinator Prof. Maria Fonseca and all those who contributed to making the 60th Annual Day a memorable success.

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St Xavier’s College, Mapusa Crowned Champions of Goa University Inter-Collegiate Best Physique Championships 2025–26

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St Xavier’s College, Mapusa, delivered a commanding performance to emerge overall champions at the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Best Physique (Men) Championships 2025–26, organised by Goa University at Jubilee Hall, Taleigao.

V M Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, secured the runners-up position, while P G Goa University finished third in the overall standings.

The coveted ‘Goa University Shree’ 2025–26 title was clinched by Guruprasad Ghadi of Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, following an impressive display across weight categories that stood out among competitors from colleges across the State.

The presentation ceremony was graced by Dr Sandesh Dessai, Librarian, Goa University, as the chief guest, along with Balachandra B Jadar, Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports, Goa University, who presented trophies and medals to the winners.

Category-wise Results:

  • Up to 60 kg:
    Gold – Ashwet Pilankar (Goa College of Engineering)
    Silver – Saiesh Chopdekar (S S Dempo College, Cujira)
    Bronze – Prathamesh Gaonkar (Shree Rayeshwar Institute, Shiroda)
  • Up to 65 kg:
    Gold – Guruprasad Ghadi (Dhempe College, Miramar)
    Silver – Sameer Saingh (MES College, Zuarinagar)
    Bronze – Brendon Sawant (St Xavier’s College, Mapusa)
  • Up to 70 kg:
    Gold – Anurag Parab (St Xavier’s College, Mapusa)
    Silver – Shalil Arolkar (St Xavier’s College, Mapusa)
    Bronze – Adil Bepari (S S Dempo College, Cujira)
  • Up to 75 kg:
    Gold – Mrunal Desai (P C C E College, Verna)
    Silver – Harshad Dhami (S S Dempo College, Cujira)
    Bronze – Rohit Gop (P G Goa University)
  • Up to 85 kg:
    Gold – Sanjeev Revodkar (P G Goa University)
    Silver – Vanshvardhan Mandrekar (V M Salgaocar College of Law)
    Bronze – Malcom Antao (Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda)
  • Above 85 kg:
    Gold – Marc Souza (V M Salgaocar College of Law)
    Silver – Britt Vales (Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda)
    Bronze – Rudraksha Kole (D M’s College, Assagao)

The championship highlighted the growing standard of fitness, discipline, and competitive bodybuilding across Goa’s colleges, reinforcing the importance of university-level sports in nurturing talent.

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GUJ Mourns the Passing of Veteran Journalist Arnold Pinto

Tanisha Cardozo

The Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ) has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of senior journalist Arnold Pinto, who died in Dubai on Monday at the age of 60. Known for his decades-long dedication to journalism and media, Arnold’s legacy spans across Goa, the GCC region, and the wider MENA media landscape.

Arnold began his journalism career with OHeraldo in the late 1980s, serving as the editor of the paper’s Sunday magazine. A native of Revora in North Goa, he was a 1988 graduate of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, where he was also an active sportsman and a member of the college hockey team that won the Goa University inter-college hockey championship in 1987-88.

In 1997, Arnold moved to Dubai and joined the business desk at Gulf Today. His journalistic pursuits evolved into a communications leadership role when he became part of the Dubai Government’s Metro project, where he managed the publication of “Metro News”, a daily newsletter. He was instrumental in launching multiple publications in the UAE and played an active role in building and leading editorial teams across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and MENA regions.

Throughout his career, Arnold earned a reputation for editorial excellence, strategic communication, and mentorship within the media fraternity. His sudden demise is being deeply felt by colleagues, friends, and the broader journalistic community that had the privilege of working with him.

The Goa Union of Journalists extends its deepest sympathies to Arnold’s family and loved ones and pays tribute to his remarkable career and contribution to journalism across continents.