Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed Festival Director for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa this November. Gowariker, who has a long history with the festival, expressed his honor and responsibility in continuing its legacy. He looks forward to collaborating wi
Goa's air is heavily polluted by lead, with ships identified as the primary culprit, contributing over a third of airborne lead. A new study reveals vehicles and waste burning also play significant roles. Casino vessels exacerbate the issue by increasing river waste, while broader pollution from sew
A victim assistance unit report reveals that 88% of child sexual abuse perpetrators were known to survivors over 12 years. Cases rose significantly, peaking in 2023, with female victims and those under 18 being the most affected. The VAU intensified awareness programs in response to identified trend
A 13-year-old student, Rueisha Kharsel, tragically died after being struck by a hockey ball during a school training session in Guirim. The incident occurred on the last day of school before summer vacations. She was rushed to the hospital but was declared brought dead, and an unnatural death case h
