Events in Goa

Goa Book Festival 2026 Draws 1.25 Lakh Visitors, Sets a New Chapter for Literary Culture


The first-ever Goa Book Festival 2026 concluded on a high note at DB Bandodkar Grounds, Panaji, attracting over 1.25 lakh visitors across five days of books, ideas, culture, and conversations that celebrated reading across generations.

Social

Empowering Youth: JCI Panaji Hosts โ€˜Love Beyond Romanceโ€™ Session in Mapusa School


Students at Purshottam Walawalkar Higher Secondary School, Mapusa, experienced a transformative session on โ€œLove Beyond Romance,โ€ led by JCI National Author and Trainer Karuna Rajan Satardekar under JCI Panajiโ€™s Empowering Youth initiative.

Sports

Desserts N More Avengers, RC Goa Register Thrilling Wins in PGML 5.0


Closely contested league matches at the Panaji Gymkhana ground saw Desserts N More Avengers and RC Goa clinch hard-fought victories in the ongoing PGML 5.0 tournament, keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the day.

Entertainment

Zakir Khan Announces Extended Break from Comedy, Cites Health and Genetic Concerns


Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has announced an extended break from comedy, revealing that long-term health neglect and hereditary medical concerns have prompted him to step back and prioritise his well-being after nearly a decade of relentless work.

Human Interest

Phytoplankton Art Project Brings Marine Ecology Awareness to Bengaluruโ€™s Children


A Goa-based childrenโ€™s art initiative, Phytoplankton World: The Unseen Heroes of Marine Life, is travelling to Bengaluru this January, introducing young audiences to the vital role of phytoplankton through immersive, glow-in-the-dark learning experiences.