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Team Goemkarponn DELHI: Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant today visited the Goa Pavilion set up at the India International Trade Fair, 2024 which has been receiving tremendous response from the general public for Goa’s rich cultural heritage and local handicrafts. The Chief Munister on his arrival at the Pavilion was received by Information Officer, Shri Kiran Munankar and Shri Aryan Khedekar and Sanman Kenkre, proprietors of Mirchi Republic media. Dr Sawant was given a warm traditional welcome alongwith Goan fugdi. Dr Sawant complimenting the Department of Information and other line Departments for showcasing the Swayampurna Goen concept of making people…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI;On November 24, 2024, the Social Work Programme at Goa University, in collaboration with the Medical Oncology Department of Goa Medical College, hosted a heartwarming celebration for 35 children battling cancer at Novotel Resorts, Candolim. The event, titled “Joyful Journeys: A Day of Smiles and Strength,” aimed to provide these young warriors with a day of joy, laughter, and positive memories, away from the medical environment they face daily. The event was filled with a variety of activities designed to uplift the spirits of the children and promote bonding among the families. Interactive games and team-building exercises encouraged…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A 31-year-old woman from Kolkata and a 20-year-old Goan beachgoer narrowly escaped drowning off Agonda and Velsao beaches, respectively, after disregarding warnings from Drishti Marine lifesavers about the dangers of swimming in rip current-infested waters. Both were rescued by alert lifesavers over the weekend, which also saw one triple rescue, two multiple rescues, two single rescues and one person being administered with first-aid along Goa’s coastline. Agonda: A group of four tourists from Kolkata, seated near a demarcated no-swim zone, was warned by Drishti Marine lifesavers not to enter the water. Ignoring the warnings, three ventured in…

Perth: India crushed Australia by 295 runs on Monday (November 25) to win the first Test of the ongoing five-match series played at Optus Stadium in Perth. In reply to the 534-run target, the Aussies could only manage to score 238 runs in 58.4 overs. Star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who was leading the Indian team in the match in the absence of Rohit Sharma, picked up three wickets in the second innings, and three Aussie batters were sent back to the pavilion by Mohammed Siraj as well. The hosts started the fourth day’s play at the score of 12…

BAKU: India has rejected the new $300 billion climate finance deal for the Global South, which has been agreed upon and adopted at the United Nations COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku. India raised the objection after the financial package had been adopted, saying that it was too little and too late. Chandni Raina, the representative of the Indian delegation, expressed her disappointment over the outcome and said, “We are disappointed in the outcome which clearly brings out the unwillingness of the developed country parties to fulfil their responsibilities.” Department of Economic Affairs adviser, Raina, while addressing the closing plenary…

PANAJI: The fifth day for the delegates commenced with an evolution to the HDR technology at 55th IFFI in the Kala Academy, Goa. In day’s first masterclass on ‘Laser for Post-Production and Evolution to HDR’, Mr. Anthon Muller, Global Strategic Director, Barco Cinema enlightened the audience about the future of Post-Production and Projection with Barco’s patented HDR technology. At the outset, Anthon captivated the gathering with an audio-visual presentation on the effects of HDR technology in cinema followed by a half-hour immersive session on the rather abstruse subject, decoding it in a real simple way. In the HD era, all…

PANAJI: The vibrant enthusiasm of youth, an electrifying atmosphere and the intensity of 48 tireless yet unforgettable hours – this was the scene at Maquinez Palace today during the Closing Ceremony of Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT), held in the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). CMOT has emerged as a leading platform for discovering and nurturing India’s most promising young filmmakers. This year marked a significant milestone, with the program expanding to include 100 young talents across 13 filmmaking disciplines, a notable increase from the 75 participants and 10 crafts featured in previous editions. The initiative garnered an…