Human Interest

Soaring on the Wings of Determination: Goa’s Vidhi Lotlikar Takes Flight Towards Her Dreams


At just 23, Vidhi Nilesh Lotlikar from Moira, Goa, has turned a childhood dream into reality by earning her Commercial Pilot Licence after rigorous training and over 200 flight hours—proving that dedication and discipline can truly help one soar beyond limits.

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Vedanta’s Nand Ghar Surpasses 10,000 Centres, Empowering Women and Children Across 16 States


On Children’s Day 2025, Vedanta’s flagship social impact initiative, Nand Ghar, achieved a historic milestone — over 10,000 centres established across 16 states, improving the lives of more than four lakh children and three lakh women every day.

EduConnect

Sanguem Girl Shines in the UK: Fiza Shaikh Appointed International Officer at Leeds Beckett University


Fiza Shaikh, daughter of Ex-Vice Chairperson Imtiaz Shaikh and Councillor Fouziya Shaikh from Sanguem, has made Goa proud. A graduate of Padre Conceicao College of Engineering and Managing Director of SmileKeeper Foundation, Fiza completed her Master’s in Project Management from Leeds Beckett University, UK, with distinction. She now continues her journey of excellence as she’s appointed as the International Officer at the same university — a proud achievement for Sanguem and an inspiration for Goan youth.

Sports

Asmita Khelo India Tennis Ball Cricket Women League 2025 Set to Inspire Goa’s Young Athletes


The Asmita Khelo India Women Tennis Ball Cricket League 2025 will take place on 15th November 2025 at Panchayat Ground, Kundaim, Ponda, Goa. Organized by the Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association in collaboration with the Tennis Ball Cricket Federation of India (TBCFI) under the Khelo India Scheme, the event will bring together 12 women’s club teams and 168 athletes to celebrate women’s sports and inspire the next generation of players.

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Vedanta Sesa Goa Empowers Maem with New Tailoring and Computer Training Centres


Vedanta Sesa Goa–Iron Ore Goa (IOG), under the Vedanta Foundation, inaugurated the Vedanta Tailoring Training Centre and the relocated Vedanta Computer Centre at Village Panchayat Maem. The centres offer NSDC-certified courses in tailoring and computer applications, empowering women and youth with essential livelihood and digital skills.