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New Delhi: Referring to the Lok Sabha election due next year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wished “our friends every success” and stressed that “traditional conventional friendly ties” will persist between New Delhi and Moscow “no matter what the alignment of political forces” is. Putin, who made the remarks during a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia. He also said he had spoken to the Prime Minister on the developments in Ukraine. “Many times, I advised him of how things have been going there and I…

New Delhi: As many as 134 flights and 22 trains were delayed after a thick blanket of haze covered Delhi and much of north India as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted dense fog over Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab till December 31. Flights, trains delayed Passengers were seen queuing up at the gate of the Indira Gandhi International Airport amid intense fog. Approximately 134 flights, both arrivals and departures (domestic and international), were affected by the fog. Thirty five 35 international flight departures and 28 international arrivals got delayed at the airport. well. On the other hand, 43…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In a delightful celebration, the Kingfisher Christmas Tree has returned to Garcia De Orta in Panaji, infusing the locals with festive joy for the third consecutive year. This year’s Kingfisher Christmas Tree, standing tall at 36 feet, graces the heart of the capital city, making it arguably the largest Christmas tree across Goa. Crafted in collaboration with Greg Furtado, this annual tradition continues to captivate the spirit of the season. The grand inauguration of the tree saw the esteemed presence of Rohit Monsarrate, the Mayor of the Corporation of the City of Panaji. Mayor Monsarrate commended Greg…

– Edwin Pinto overcame caste, queer slander to become Goa’s leading designer shoemaker. – Local shoemakers in Goa are dwindling, government needs to look to revive art to preserve the tradition Goemkarponn desk Panaji: From battling addiction to being a branded queer, the story of Edwin Pinto, the founder of Janota Shoes, one of the oldest homegrown brands of contemporary leather footwear in Goa, is one of resilience and walking the less trodden path. From facing casteist barbs, to being called gay by acquaintances, Pinto, who later even taught prisoners at the Colvale central jail the art of shoemaking, says…

KL Rahul, who walked into the middle while the Indians were four down for 92 on Day 1 on Tuesday, made a gutsy 101 off 137 balls vs South Africa CENTURION: KL Rahul’s brave century during the ongoing opening Test against South Africa here on Wednesday drew high acclaim from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who has rated the knock “in the top ten in the history” of India’s red-ball cricket. Rahul, who walked into the middle while the Indians were four down for 92 on Day 1 on Tuesday, made a gutsy 101 off 137 balls before being knocked over…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa University has selected the Men Beach Volleyball team for the All India Inter-University Beach Volleyball Men Championship 2023-24, which is scheduled from 26-29 December, 2023 to be held at S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, T.N. The kit distribution and farewell function for the teams was organised on 21th December, 2023, at Sports Section, Goa University, in the presence of Mr. Balachandra Jadar, Asst. Director of Physical Education and Sports, Goa University, Dr. Shailendra Gaonkar, Assistant Sports Officer, Goa University along with Mr. Rama Dhawaskar, team coach cum Manager, Mr. Aaron Pereira, team coach. Following…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa University Won Runners Up position at the West Zone Inter University Football Women Championship 2023-24, organised by I.T.M University, Gwalior held from 22nd to 26th December, 2023. In the playoff match with group D winners Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Goa University overcame a stiff challenge from the Shivaji University girls via tie breaker Karen Estrocio put Goa University in front at the start of the second half. Shivaji University equalised with 3 minutes from the end. In the ensuing tie breaker Goa University triumph 3-2 with Goa University keeper Jossel Mascarenhas saving three spot kicks to take…