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“The project, led by Prof Dr Akshay Madhav Deshmukh at TU Bergakademie Freiberg and co-investigated by Dr Manideep Mukherjee of BITS Pilani Goa, aims to build AI systems capable of detecting emotional cues in human speech. By analysing tone, pitch and rhythm, the software can identify emotional states such as sadness, anxiety, anger or joy. In theory, such systems could respond differently to someone who sounds distressed, offering support instead of neutral, transactional replies. But can such software meaningfully intervene in a mental health crisis? It would be naive to suggest that an algorithm can prevent suicide. Student suicides are…

Team Goemkarponn Santa Cruz: Tension prevailed in Santa Cruz after villagers stopped the digging of a borewell near Bondvoll Lake, objecting to the work and demanding clarity on permissions granted by authorities. Locals gathered at the site and halted the drilling activity, questioning how permission was issued despite their pending demand for a re-survey of the area. Officials from the Water Resources Department (WRD), the Communidade, and the police reached the spot following the protest. According to villagers, they had raised concerns regarding the land and sought a re-survey during a public meeting held on January 26 in the presence…

Team Goemkarponn Sangolda: A tourist from Kerala lost his life following a tragic accident at a hotel in Sangolda. The deceased has been identified as Ajay Pulikkal, a resident of Kerala, who had arrived in Goa with friends and checked into a hotel in the area. According to police sources, the incident occurred while he was taking a bath in the hotel’s swimming pool. He reportedly slipped and struck his head against the pool tiles. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment and was later shifted to the District Hospital for further medical care. However, doctors…

Mumbai: Indian cricket’s newest young star Vaibhav Suryavanshi is preparing to appear for his Class 10 board examinations just days after helping India clinch the Under-19 World Cup title, showing remarkable focus both on and off the field. Suryavanshi, whose performances were pivotal in India’s successful campaign, is set to return to the academic grind without much of a break. While fans and well-wishers celebrated the team’s global success, the young batter has had little time to savour the victory, with his board exams scheduled to begin shortly after the tournament’s conclusion. Balancing international sporting achievement with academic commitments is…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a striking and unprecedented landing aboard a C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft on a public highway in Assam, underscoring India’s growing emphasis on defence preparedness and strategic versatility. The event marked a rare demonstration of the Indian Air Force’s ability to operate from unconventional runways in remote or challenging terrain. The landing took place on a stretch of national highway that had been prepared for the operation, transforming a section of civilian roadway into a temporary runway. This showcased not only the rugged performance of the C-130J but also the meticulous planning…

Team Goemkarponn DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has closed as infructuous a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by former Goa Congress president Girish Chodankar challenging the role of the Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly in the 2022 defection of eight Congress MLAs to the BJP. In its order, the apex court observed that subsequent Assembly elections had been conducted during the pendency of the petition, making the issues raised in the case largely academic. The Bench noted that since a fresh legislative term has commenced, the reliefs sought in the petition no longer survive for consideration in the…

Mumbai: India’s passport has gained ground in a key global ranking this year, climbing 10 places in terms of travel freedom. However, despite this overall improvement, Indian travellers have seen visa-free entry privileges reduced in two countries, tightening travel protocols for holders of Indian passports. The latest international mobility index, which measures the number of destinations citizens can access without pre-arrival visas, shows that Indians can now travel to more countries than before without prior visa arrangements. The increase in ranking reflects diplomatic efforts to expand travel options for Indian travellers and greater acceptance of Indian passports worldwide. Yet at…