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Goa Gears Up for the 24th Shenoi Goembab Storytelling Competition – 2nd August 2025

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The Shenoi Goembab Storytelling Competition, one of Goa’s largest and most awaited educational events, is back with its 24th edition this 2nd August 2025. Spearheaded by Konkani Bhasha Mandal (KBM), Goa, and supported by the Directorate of Official Language, Government of Goa, this competition celebrates the timeless tradition of storytelling through the lens of the Konkani language.

Over the years, the competition has grown remarkably in participation and scale. This year, it will be conducted across 19 centers in Goa, including all 12 talukas and extended centers in Shiroda, Cuncolim, Bardez, Margao, Tiswadi, and Ponda. Some schools from Salcete and Quepem are merged with the Cuncolim center due to overwhelming participation.

The storytelling contest is open to students from Classes 1 to 10, divided into three categories:

  • 1st–4th Std: 2–4 minutes
  • 5th–7th Std: 3–5 minutes
  • 8th–10th Std: 4–6 minutes

Participants are free to choose their story themes, and additional winners will be selected in centers with high participation to ensure broader representation.

More than 160 judges and 300 volunteers will be actively engaged in conducting this state-wide literary celebration, reflecting the immense popularity and cultural importance of this event.

This year’s refreshment partner, Monginis, joins hands with KBM to support young minds on their creative journey.

The storytelling competition is not just about winning prizes—it is about fostering language fluency, imagination, and confidence among young students in Goa.

Interested schools and participants can reach out to:

  • 📞 Ulhas Goankar (Coordinator): 9923765741
  • 📞 Gaurang Bhandiye (Co-Coordinator): 8552883808

“Through stories, we preserve culture. Through storytelling, we shape the future.”

For more updates, follow @kbmgoaofficial and @dirlang_goa on social media.

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VMSCL Celebrates 2 Years of “Beyond The Syllabus” with Power-Packed Open Mic

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Panaji, Goa – July 7, 2025 – V. M. Salgaocar College of Law (VMSCL), Miramar, celebrated the second anniversary of its trailblazing student initiative Beyond the Syllabus with a vibrant Open Mic competition, held at its Panaji campus.

Themed “Your Stage, Your Original Voice,” the evening saw an impressive array of performances by law students who expressed themselves through poetry, stand-up comedy, monologues, and original music. The sole rule? 100% originality—making the event an authentic reflection of the students’ thoughts and creativity.

The competition wasn’t just about applause—it was about impact. A democratic audience voting system via Google Forms determined the winners. Each attendee rated the acts, and the average scores crowned the top three performers.

🎤 Winners List:

  • 🥇 Kaushal Bathia – Scored an impressive 8.46/10
  • 🥈 Saloni Sanjay Haldankar – First Runner-Up
  • 🥉 Akansha Chari – Second Runner-Up

All performers received participation certificates, and the top three were awarded cash prizes. Faculty members including Priscilla Fernandes, Siddesh Tari, and Ramrai Naik felicitated the winners, joined by dignitaries Prof. Bhaskar Nayak, Dr. Sonal Sardessai, and Mr. Sachin Panicker.

The event’s success was driven by a dynamic student committee led by Achal Candolkar, Nidhi Gawade, Arya Nadkarni, Shraddha Yadav, Joshua Desouza, Priya Shirodkar, Devanshi Harmalkar, and Saisha Mandrekar, under the guidance of Principal Prof. Shaber Ali and faculty coordinator Mr. Ramrai Naik.

By encouraging authentic self-expression and community engagement, the event stood as a powerful symbol of VMSCL’s commitment to holistic student development. As the Beyond the Syllabus initiative enters its third year, VMSCL continues to empower students with platforms that value creativity, courage, and originality.