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~ The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared loneliness a ‘global public health concern’ exacerbated by isolation and stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ~ The play, ‘Jump’, emphasises the need to make the discourse surrounding suicide and mental health issues easy to access and discuss in Indian society. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) is known for tackling serious issues head-on, training a global spotlight on them in a tasteful yet impactful manner. Maneesh Verma’s poignant yet comedic play, ‘Jump’, which addresses serious themes like suicide, depression, loneliness, self-harm and more, successfully navigates its way through a…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said laws like the reservation for women in Parliament are a major step towards the empowerment of women in the country. Chief Minister was addressing the gathering on the occasion of Christmas function at Pillar. He stated that the National Education Policy and other similar initiatives by the Center are creating human resources. “The kind of programs that have been introduced for yuva shakti aim for the welfare of youth force,” he said. Sawant added that this will benefit farmers because the Union government has, for the first time, introduced the idea of…

KL Rahul is expected to keep wickets in the first Test between India and South Africa starting December 26 in Centurion. DURBAN: India captain Rohit Sharma on Monday said, as a leader, he wants his team to “achieve” what others Indian sides in the past have failed to do in South Africa. Since their first Test series in South Africa in 1992, India have never achieved success there. India will play South Africa in the the first of the two Tests starting here on Tuesday. “Want to achieve what nobody has achieved in this part of the world,” Rohit said…

The Gaurs made a real statement with the victory in Kolkata but also created some records on the way. KOLKATA: Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa proved why they are strong contenders for the ISL League Shield this season with a statement victory against Mohun Bagan SG in Matchweek 11. The Gaurs took many by surprise as they not only beat the Mariners but registered a convincing victory away from home in Kolkata, putting four past Juan Ferrando’s side. Noah Sadaoui scored twice in the first half with Victor Rodriguez’s strike being sandwiched in between. Dimitri Petratos cut short…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that there is need to bring in reforms and amendments in Communidade code for the benefit of Goans and government projects. “New reforms must be implemented. Goans must gain from this. This has to help a lot of government projects. Changes and amendments must be proposed for this,” said Sawant while speaking to reporters at the inauguration of Communidade Convention. He further clarified that the regularization of houses on Communidade land is not aimed at slum regularization but at safeguarding homes constructed by Niz Goemkar. Sawant emphasized that 70 to 80 per…

In an interaction with the members of the community at his residence here on Christmas, PM Modi recalled his old, intimate and warm relations with Christians, and said they have always been at the forefront in serving the poor and deprived. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on the Christian community on Monday for its role in giving direction to the society and sense of service, and said the country proudly acknowledges this. In an interaction with the members of the community at his residence here on Christmas, PM Modi recalled his old, intimate and warm relations with…

A flight grounded in France under human trafficking suspicions finally landed in Mumbai with 276 passengers, mostly Indian. Mumbai: A flight initially grounded in France under human trafficking suspicions finally touched down in Mumbai. Early morning on December 26 witnessed the arrival of a charter plane with 276 passengers, mostly Indian, ending a four-day halt. The Airbus A340, managed by Romanian Legend Airlines, left Vatry airport near Paris at 2:30 PM local time, reaching Mumbai after 4 AM. The flight was originally en route to Nicaragua from Dubai. French authorities interrupted it for a technical stopover after an anonymous tip,…