Sports

Goa Hosts 6th All Goa Deaf Football Tournament; Set to Welcome Nationals in October


The Goa Sports Council of the Deaf (GSCD), in collaboration with Rudhra Sports Club, successfully hosted the 6th All Goa Deaf Football Tournament in Fatorda-Margao. North Goa emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over South Goa. The event also served as a talent showcase for the upcoming National Football Championship for the Deaf, to be held in Goa for the first time in October 2025.

Travel

Goa Tourism Unveils Immersive and Inclusive Experiences Ahead of World Tourism Day 2025


In celebration of World Tourism Day 2025, Goa Tourism, in partnership with TTAG, SKAL International Goa, and the Yuva Tourism Clubs, is rolling out a month-long series of heritage walks, culinary experiences, nature trails, and inclusive tourism events across the state โ€” positioning Goa as a model of regenerative, youth-led and year-round tourism.

Travel

Goa Honoured with โ€˜The Weekโ€™s Special Editorial Awardโ€™ for Promoting Tourism through Festivals


Goa was conferred with the Special Editorial Award for โ€˜Promoting Tourism through Festivalsโ€™ by The Week. The recognition applauds Goaโ€™s efforts in promoting its vibrant cultural calendar. Shri Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism, and Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Honโ€™ble Minister for Tourism, emphasized the importance of integrating culture and tourism to shape Goaโ€™s identity beyond its beaches.

#food

Chef Vijay Kumar Wins James Beard Award, Elevates Tamil Cuisine to Global Spotlight with Michelin-Starred Semma


Chef Vijay Kumar, executive chef and partner at New Yorkโ€™s Semma โ€” the only Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in the city โ€” has won the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York State. From his humble beginnings in rural Tamil Nadu to leading one of the most acclaimed restaurants in America, Kumarโ€™s journey is as soulful as the food he serves: unapologetically Tamil, deeply personal, and universally praised.

Finance

HDFC Bank Unveils Festive Treats 2025 with Over 10,000 Exclusive Offers Nationwide


Indian top leading bank - HDFC Bank, Indiaโ€™s premier private sector bank, has announced the launch of its annual Festive Treats 2025 campaign, kicking off the countryโ€™s festive shopping season with over 10,000 offers across cards, loans, PayZapp, and EASYEMI.