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By Olga Rego As summer sets in with bits blazing sun and humidity, our skin demands extra attention and care. The heat, sweat, and exposure to UV rays can lead to tanning, breakouts, and premature ageing. But with a few smart skincare habits, you can enjoy the season while keeping your skin healthy and radiant. Hydration is the Key Your skin reflects what you drink. Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking at least 8–10 glasses of water daily. Avoid aerated drinks. Add fresh fruits like watermelon, oranges and cucumbers to your meals to maintain your body’s moisture balance. Never Step Out…

Lions International District 317 B has planned with the World Wide Week of Service with Mental Health and Well Being under United Nations Sustainable Goals Goal number 3 across Goa and North Karnataka from 04th October to 12th October with Inaugural at MES College with Collaboration of IPHB keeping with Four Categories as with Awareness and Well Being at Schools and Colleges, Women, Senior Citizens and Work Place with the Theme “Breaking the Silence, Building Support”. Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet it remains an often overlooked aspect of health in India. From childhood to old…

In a candid conversation with Goemkarponn Editor Suraj Nandrekar, St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar of the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) speaks about the scrapping of the IIT project at Codar, the criticism that RGP only protests against development projects, and his vision for Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Borkar, who has earned a reputation for being a fiery voice in the Assembly, insists that the RGP is not against education but against “land scams in the name of education.” He also opens up about working with other opposition parties, the question of Goan identity, and how his party…

By Irfan Iqbal Gheta Political upheaval has become the new normal in Goa. The months leading up to the 2027 Assembly elections will bring the familiar cocktail of emotion, drama, comedy, tragedy and blackmail, garnished with a generous dose of grandstanding that our politicians have patented over the years. Friends will turn foes overnight. And foes will suddenly discover friendship. Expect the political zeitgeist to unfold in real time on your smartphone screens. The Grand Old Party continues to grapple with an existential crisis. The buzz is that the former president—dispatched to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry—may be plotting a dramatic…

By Suraj Nandrekar Politics in Goa is entering a decisive phase. The approaching Assembly elections in 2027 may appear distant, but the ground is already shifting. The potential coming together of Vijai Sardesai’s Goa Forward Party (GFP) and Manoj Parab’s Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) has the makings of a political earthquake. If it matures into a full-fledged alliance, the so-called wedding between the two regional outfits could reshape the political arithmetic in Goa. The seeds of this partnership were visible at the recent protest in Mopa. The sight of Sardesai and Parab sharing the stage was more than just symbolism.…

By Satyavatinandan Satrekar A mining company in Bicholim is currently preventing public access to the Namazgah site, which was notified as a protected monument by the Goa government nearly 25 years ago. Recently, a group of heritage enthusiasts visiting the Namazgah were denied entry by security personnel on duty with the mining company, who stated that the road used for vehicle access passes through the mining lease. Laxman Gawas, manager of Vedanta Mines, confirmed that entry via the road passing through the mining area has been stopped, and public access has been redirected to a new route. However, visitors like…

In a candid conversation with Goemkarponn Editor Suraj Nandrekar, former Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar opens up about rumours of his comeback, the turmoil within the state Congress, and the road ahead for the party. Speaking with conviction, Chodankar dismisses talk of factionalism, blames defections on “moral betrayal,” and insists that the Congress remains Goa’s only credible alternative to the BJP. He also hits out at AAP’s “vote-dividing politics” and calls for a united opposition to protect Goa’s identity, land, and people. Excerpts: Suraj: Girishbab, at the outset, could you please tell us about the rumours of…