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Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday announced that Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will be conferred with the coveted Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival (IFFI) Goa. Information and Broadcasting Minister of India Anurag Thakur on Friday announced that Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will be honoured with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival Goa. He took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share the news and wrote, ”I’m delighted to announce that Michael Douglas, the distinguished Hollywood Actor and Producer, will be honoured with…

The only question that India seek answer now is whether to play R Ashwin or Shardul Thakur, with both being contestants for the No. 8 slot. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: India are the overwhelming favourites against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC World Cup 2023 match in Ahmedabad on Saturday (October 14) that has a compelling socio-political context, implications of which transcend beyond the 22 yards. On paper, India are a far superior side and with a batting line-up filled with alpha-male characters, it will all depend on how well left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi’s first spell pans out as the cross-border…

Goemkarponn desk New Delhi (ANI): Everybody is drawn to Goa because of its amazing beaches, vibrant culture, stylish clothing, and mouthwatering cuisine. Anjali Mehta, a fashion designer drew inspiration from Goa’s natural beauty for her collection at Lakme Fashion Week 2023, which became a depiction of the state’s distinctive and colourful sense of style. Anjali moved to Goa in the pandemic and during the lockdown, she made Anjuna, the coastal village her home and opened Verandah’s first store there. She told ANI, “I spent a lot of time in Goa during lockdown and I realised there is such a tropical…

Tejasswi Prakash shared a video compilation of ‘hey moments’ with Karan Kundrra from their Goa vacation on social media. Many of her fans reacted to the video. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Tejasswi Prakash took to her Instagram handle and shared a video from her recent Goa vacation with actor-boyfriend Karan Kundrra. In the video, she shared her ‘hey moments’ with Karan from their trip. The couple made the most out of their relaxing vacation. Many of her fans reacted to the video. In the video, she shared a glimpse of both of them making ‘hey’ gesture with their hands. She decked…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Alleging that the government has failed to repair the potholes on roads across the state, the Revolutionary Goans Party MLA Viresh Borkar has offered ‘Bullet Ride’ to PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral to inspect the dilapidated conditions of roads. With constant complaints from the public and allegations by opposition over potholes, the Goa government had last year launched an App to identify potholes and had introduced ‘Jetpatcher’ machines to repair roads. St. Andre MLA Viresh Borkar slammed the BJP government alleging it is ignoring the safety of the public. “People are suffering from backbone issues because the roads…

Delhi, along with some other states, were on Friday put on high alert due to concerns about anti-social activities amid rising Israel-Hamas tensions. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A high alert was sounded in Delhi and some other states on Friday after the police received inputs from security agencies on possible anti-social activities, in the wake of escalating tensions between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group. According to the details, a substantial police force was deployed on the streets of the national capital to keep vigil during the Friday prayers. Security was also increased in sensitive areas, including around the Israeli Embassy…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has revealed that a new homestay and caravan policy will be launched within a month aimed at immersing travellers in the heart of Goa and allow them to experience its authentic traditions. The move will position the coastal state as a year-round destination that can be explored beyond its beaches and nightlife. Speaking to PTI, Khaunte shared that the vision of ‘Goa Tourism 2.0’ will focus on prioritising quality over quantity and would promote responsible and sustainable practices that respect nature and align with local culture. Minister Khaunte added that the new caravan…