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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: ‘The team spirit and the bonding showed by the team while deciding on film execution, cinematography and sound in 48 hours is extraordinary said Akhil Lotlikar, Director of the film Odh. The refreshing and thought provoking short film on receding beach lines of Goa, the ‘Odh’ won the best film award at the ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ (CMOT) held at 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa yesterday. While thanking the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and NFDC for proving the platform, Akhil Lotlikar said that this competition opens a path for young creative minds…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Fez Summer’ 55 portrays the Moroccan freedom struggle through the eyes of a child, said Director Abdelhai Laraki while interacting with delegates and media at the 54th International Film festival of India (IFFI) here in Goa today. The film which had its Asian premiere at IFFI 54 is made in Arabic and French language. Fez Summer’ 55 is a political drama that explores the tumultuous events of the Moroccan struggle for independence in the summer of 1955. Kamal, a 11-year-old boy of the ‘Medina of Fez’, is experiencing the last months before Morocco’s independence. In contact with…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: “Love for films is rooted in Indian culture” said Pavo Marinković, Director of Bosnian Pot Pavo Marinković, in an interaction with media and film enthusiasts at IFFI 54, Goa today. Bosnian Pot which is made in Croatian and German language was screened under International Competition Section at the festival. The film explores themes of immigration, identity, and the power of the arts to transform lives. It tells the story of Faruk Šego, a Bosnian writer facing deportation from Austria due to stricter immigration rules. To stay, he must prove he has made a cultural impact on Austrian…

Goemkarponn Desk OLD GOA: Amidst tight security, the annual Novenas leading up to the Feast of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa commenced today at Old Goa. Hundreds of Devotees attended the first day of novenas on Saturday. This year, the maddi on November 24 precedes the feast on December 4. Father Patricio Fernandes, the Rector of the Basilica of Bom Jesus, stated that the liturgical year starts on December 3, which is also the first Sunday of Advent. The Goa Police have put in place a tight security arrangement with a strong police presence and round-the-clock surveillance from November…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa police have threatened to prosecute those who fail to register the details of foreign guests on the Bureau of Immigration in a timely manner, as required by law. They have done this by pointing out that a number of hotel owners and other providers of lodging to foreigners are failing to do so. As required by the Foreigners Act, police have instructed owners of hotels, guest houses, individual residences, service apartments, and other businesses that rent out or accommodate foreigners to send the C-Forms to FRRO or FRO within 24 hours of the foreigners’ arrival on…

Goemkarponn Desk AGGACAIM: Aggacaim police have filed FIR against Saish Borkar for allegedly assaulting a woman from Azzosim and also trespassing into her home. A complaint to this effect was filed against Borkar on Nov 21. Borkar allegedly followed the 36-year-old woman, entered her house and assaulted her. Saish happens to be brother of RG MLA Viresh Borkar.

Goemkarponn Desk SANCOALE: Goa’s chief minister, Pramod Sawant, stated on Saturday that the state government’s objective is to assist in transforming ideas into high-growth startups that draw investment. Goa places great importance on fostering a robust startup ecosystem. Speaking at an event called “Goa Innovation and Startup Times” (GIST) at the BITS Pilani campus in Vasco, Sawant stated that the state will utilize different Central schemes to support startups while concentrating on its strengths in industries, tourism, and sustainability. Goa prioritizes fostering a thriving startup ecosystem. His confidence in the state’s potential to become a startup hub was evident in…