Spotlight

Raunak Singh: The Fight Within — The Story Behind ACS GOA


From a seasoned Army Martial Arts Trainer to founding one of India’s premier combat sports academies, Raunak Singh (Coach Ronnyy) shares the journey and vision behind Academy of Combat Sports Goa — a hub where discipline, skill, and character are forged inside and outside the ring.

EduConnect

St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa Hosts X’plorateur 2025: A Regenerative Vision for Goa


St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, celebrated World Tourism Day by hosting X’plorateur 2025, a national-level event focused on regenerative tourism. The two-day festival brought together innovative student minds from Goa and Karnataka to explore sustainable solutions that preserve and restore Goa’s unique cultural and environmental heritage.

International

Belfast Street Artists Bring Murals and Messages of Unity to Thailand


Artists from Belfast’s renowned street art festival, Hit the North, are in Thailand this week for a sister festival in Chiang Mai. The collaborative event features large-scale murals by artists Zippy, Emic, and Rob Hilken, exploring themes of climate change, identity, and cultural connection. Supported by the British Council, the exchange highlights how public art can cross borders and build creative communities.

Human Interest

GCCI Highlights Urgent Infrastructure and Safety Concerns to South Goa Collector


The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has submitted a detailed representation to the South Goa Collector, urging immediate action on issues related to road safety, civic upkeep, and infrastructure development across key areas of the district.

National

Ayodhya Prepares for a Grand Deepotsav 2025 with 2.8 Million Lamps and a 32-Foot Pushpak Viman


Ayodhya gears up for a historic Deepotsav 2025 with 2.8 million earthen lamps set to light up 56 ghats along the Sarayu River and a 32-foot-tall Pushpak Viman installation bringing scenes from the Ramayana to life. Over 33,000 volunteers are participating in this spiritual and cultural spectacle.