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Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Fatorda MLA and Goa Forward Party President Vijai Sardesai has condemned the BJP government over MRF Tyres’ recruitment drive, calling it a “blatant betrayal of Goan youth.” MRF Tyres, approved to create 1,250 jobs for Goans, is hiring 250 trainees for its Ponda unit. However, interviews are being held on 12 September in Kudal, Maharashtra, instead of Goa. Sardesai questioned whether the BJP’s approval was intended to prioritize Maharashtra youth over Goans, saying, “This is not just a recruitment drive—it is an attack on the future of Goan youth. The government, which promised jobs and ‘Swayampurna…

New Delhi: India’s two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu bowed out of the Hong Kong Open Super 500 on Wednesday, while HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen secured hard-fought victories to advance in the men’s singles draw. Sindhu, who had reached the BWF World Championships quarterfinals last month, lost a closely contested women’s singles round-of-32 match 21-15, 16-21, 19-21 against unseeded Danish shuttler Line Christophersen. The 25-year-old Danish player claimed her first win over Sindhu in six meetings, halting the Indian star’s bid to regain form after early exits at the Swiss Open and Japan Open earlier this year. The…

New Delhi: India maintained their unbeaten streak with a 4-2 victory over Korea in their first Super 4 stage match of the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup at Hangzhou, China. India, who topped the pool stages with seven points, raced ahead early with Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke scoring in the 2nd minute from a rebound after Udita’s initial shot was blocked. Sangita Kumari doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, followed by Lalremsiami’s strike in the 40th. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal sealed the win in the 59th minute. Yujin Kim scored both goals for Korea in the 33rd and 53rd minutes.…

New Delhi: Abhishek Sharma made T20I history as India dominated their Asia Cup 2025 opener, chasing down a modest 58 in just 4.3 overs to defeat the UAE by 9 wickets at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match was a brief yet spectacular affair, lasting only 106 deliveries. Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube led India’s lethal bowling attack, sharing seven wickets to skittle out the UAE for a record 57 in 13.1 overs. Jasprit Bumrah triggered the top-order collapse with a perfect yorker, while spinners Kuldeep and Shivam mopped up the tail with clinical precision. Abhishek Sharma set…

New Delhi: India made a sensational start to the Asia Cup 2025, dismantling the UAE for just 57 runs before chasing the target in a mere 4.3 overs for a commanding 9-wicket victory. Kuldeep Yadav stole the show with a brilliant spell, finishing with figures of 4 for 7 in 2.1 overs, leaving the UAE batting line-up in tatters. Jasprit Bumrah (1/19) triggered the collapse by sending back Kerala-born Alishan Sharafu (22 off 17 balls) with a perfect yorker, setting the tone for a dramatic top-order meltdown. Varun Chakravarthy (1/4), Axar Patel (1/13), and Shivam Dube (3/4) efficiently…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, will host an exclusive ‘Experience Goa’ Roadshow in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the City Palace Tashkent on September 15, 2025, as part of its global outreach initiative. The event aims to present Goa as a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable destination that extends far beyond its iconic beaches. The roadshow will bring together tour operators, travel agents, airline partners, and dignitaries, showcasing Goa’s wide-ranging tourism offerings—from heritage and culture to wellness, adventure, festivals, and immersive local experiences. Participants will also have the opportunity for one-on-one interactions with Goa Tourism representatives to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Tourism is set to captivate visitors at the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) Hyderabad on September 19 and 20 at the Hyderabad International Convention Center, showcasing the state as a destination that offers far more than its iconic beaches. This year, the Goa pavilion will feature interactive displays and information on hinterland trails, spiritual and wellness circuits, adventure and monsoon tourism, cultural festivals, and unique village experiences, all under the guiding theme of regenerative tourism. Visitors will get a glimpse of immersive experiences ranging from cultural and heritage trails to wellness retreats, adventure activities, festivals,…