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Indiana: Neel Acharya, an Indian student studying at Purdue University in the US was found dead on Sunday, hours after he was reported missing by his mother. According to the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office, officials were called around 11:30 am on Sunday to 500 Allison Road in West Lafayette for a possible dead body. Upon arrival, a “college-aged male” was found dead on Purdue’s campus. The student was identified as Neel Acharya, a double major in computer science and data science at the John Martinson Honors College of Purdue University. On Sunday, Neel’s mother Gaury Acharya, had appealed in a…

This was the second anti-piracy operation carried out by the warship within 36 hours, the Indian Navy said. New Delhi: Indian warship INS Sumitra rescued 19 Pakistani sailors after pirates hijacked their fishing vessel off the east coast of Somalia on Monday. This was the second anti-piracy operation carried out by the warship within 36 hours, the Indian Navy said. Eleven armed pirates climbed onto the Iranian-flagged fishing vessel FV Al Naeemi and took 19 crew members – all Pakistanis – hostage. The Navy warship intercepted the fishing vessel and coerced the pirates to release the hostages. “Responding swiftly to…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: FC Goa’s Odei Onaindia, who has been a vital cog in their brilliant run in the Indian Super League (ISL) this season, will be an excited man when he arrives in Hyderabad on February 1 for the first game of the league’s second phase. The Spaniard, who stood tall at the heart of the Nawabs’ defence for two seasons (2020-21, 2022-23) is coming back to take on his former club, Hyderabad FC, at the Maidaan in Gachibowli for the first time since he departed last summer. Speaking ahead of the game, Onaindia seemed a little wistful about…

 ~ Smol Block, a toy company in Goa renowned for crafting sustainable wooden toys, will be showcasing and launching products at the upcoming Nuremberg Toy Fair 2024. ~ Aaron D’Costa, co-founder of Smol Block, is eager to establish connections with multinational toy companies to introduce Smol Block in international markets and gain global recognition for Goa in the toys and games sector. Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Smol Block, a niche toy company in Goa that manufactures eco-friendly and sustainable wooden toys, is set to showcase its products and launch its new range of toys at the upcoming edition of the world’s…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Seven days after the inauguration of Bharat Parv at the hands of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi thousands of people, particularly Delhities, are thronging at Red Fort, New Delhi, the venue for Bharat Parv being organized by the Ministry of Tourism. The 9 days event is being organized as part of the 75th Republic Day Celebrations to celebrate the spirit of India i.e. unity in Diversity. This Mega Event being held annually since 2016 aims at generating patriotic fervor and showcasing the rich and varied cultural diversity of the Country. This year, the Bharat Parv commenced…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Four persons involved in two separate kayak mishaps were rescued off Agonda beach over the weekend, which also saw four children who went missing on Goa’s beaches, reunited with their parents. At Agonda beach, a Pune-based couple aged between 26 to 32 years, who were kayaking off Agonda were at risk of drowning after their kayak overturned in the sea. A vigilant lifeguard observed the duo in distress and promptly alerted a nearby lifesaver, who set off on a rescue mission with a jetski and brought the couple to shore. In another similar incident, also reported off…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: VM Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, in collaboration with the National Commission for Women, organized a one-day Regional consultative Western India workshop on the Rights of Women under Property Law on 27th January 2024 at the college premises. The organizing committee for the said event was constituted of the Principal, Dr. G. Shaber Ali; Vice Principal, Dr. Kim Couto – Coordinator; Asst Prof Disha Sardesai- Co-Coordinator; Ms. Bhavika Sharma- JTE legal, Legal cell, National Commission for Women, New Delhi. The consultative workshop had 30 expert panelists from the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Goa.…