TechPulse

Goa Launches Startup Policy 2025 to Boost Innovation, Jobs, and Entrepreneurship


The Goa Government has unveiled its ambitious Startup Policy 2025, aiming to transform the state into India’s Creative Capital. With a target of creating 1,000 startups and 10,000 jobs by 2028, the policy focuses on venture funding, skill development, student innovation, and women entrepreneurship.

Spotlight

Sonam R. Korgaonkar: A Story in Every Brushstroke, A Smile in Every Look


From corporate corridors to bridal boudoirs, Sonam R. Korgaonkar's journey into the world of luxury makeup artistry is one of passion, precision, and personal reinvention. Known for her signature radiant skin looks and timeless elegance, she transforms every client’s vision into reality — whether it’s a destination bride in Goa or a celebrity under studio lights. As we celebrate International Makeup Day on September 10, Sonam’s story stands as a tribute to the power of beauty, transformation, and bold reinvention.

Business

GCCI Celebrates 117 Years of Shaping Goa’s Economic Landscape


The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), one of India’s oldest regional chambers, celebrates its 117th anniversary, marking over a century of dedicated service to Goa’s economic, industrial, and social growth. Under its first woman President, Mrs. Pratima Dhond, GCCI enters a new chapter focused on sustainability, innovation, and inclusive development.

Events in Goa

LeadHERShip 2025: Empowering Goa’s Women to Lead, Inspire, and Achieve


The GCCI Women’s Wing hosted LeadHERShip 2025, an inspiring program focused on empowering women leaders through mentorship, entrepreneurship, and professional development at the Surendrababu Timblo Convention Hall in Panjim.

Business

Bhumi & Samiksha Pednekar Launch Premium Water Brand ‘Backbay’


Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar and her sister Samiksha Pednekar have launched Backbay, a premium natural mineral water brand rooted in family values, sustainability, and Himalayan purity. The venture reflects their emotional bond and entrepreneurial spirit, blending business with tradition.