Adriano, Godwin, Gerito net one each in their 3-0 win Benaulim: Guardian Angel Sports Club marched into the semifinal after a 3-0 win over Varca Sports Club in the 23rd Benualim Village Cup organise by Dando Boys Club Benaulim at St John Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulim on Sunday. Guardian Angels Adriano Gomes, Godwin Fernandes and [] The post Guardian Angel strike Varca appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Valpoi: Vinay Gaonkar emerged victorious in the Sattari level badminton tournament organized by Phoenix Sports Club Valpoi on Sunday. In the finals, he defeated Omkar Sawant who claimed the second place. During the event, Vaibav Naik, a well-known sports figure from Sattari, was honored by chief guest Idris Shaikh, Vice Chairperson of Valpoi Municipal Council, [] The post Vinay wins Sattari badminton appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Manolo seeks silverware, hopes for a strong start as national coach Hyderabad: The fourth edition of the Intercontinental Cup has taken the Blue Tigers to the fourth different location in India. From Mumbai to Ahmedabad to Bhubaneswar, and now Hyderabad. The Indian senior mens team will return to the Telangana capital for the first time [] The post India await Mrquez Midas touch appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI New Delhi A deep depression that triggered torrential rains and floods in Gujarat on Friday intensified into cyclone Asna off the coast of Kutch and the adjoining areas of Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The cyclone moved into the Arabian Sea towards Oman without leaving any major impact on the region, officials [] The post Deep depression turns into cyclone Asna appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Kyiv US experts have joined a Ukrainian investigation into why an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed earlier this week during a Russian bombardment, the countrys air force commander said Friday. Meanwhile, a Russian attack on the northeastern city of Kharkiv using powerful plane-launched glide bombs killed five people, including [] The post Ukraine military: US experts join investigation into donated F-16 crash appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI Kathmandu Nepal on Friday signed a $ 12.36 million contract for a critical 18 km cross-border electricity transmission line, a crucial part of the broader Electricity Transmission Project that will deepen energy cooperation with India. Signed under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact, the 18 km transmission line project, with three sub-stations, will [] The post MCA-Nepal signs power line deal with India appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Geneva The head of the World Health Organization believes the ongoing mpox outbreaks in Africa might be stopped in the next six months, and said Friday that the agencys first shipment of vaccines should arrive in Congo withindays. To date, Africa has received just a tiny fraction of the vaccines needed to slow the [] The post Mpox outbreaks in Africa could be ended in 6 months: WHO appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI London An artificial intelligence (AI) based start-up founded by two innovators from Bengaluru claims to be revolutionising marking for teachers across secondary schools in the UK. SAInaptic, co-founded by fellow data scientists Dr Rajeshwari Iyer and Kavitha Ravindran as a side project, has since gone on to raise just under GBP 1 million from [] The post Bengaluru AI start-up revolutionising marking in UK schools appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Ella/Fatorda FC Goa secured top spot in Group A of the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy on Friday, edging Dempo Sport Club 2-1 in a hard-fought encounter. Brisbane Roar joined them in the semifinals after dispatching Sporting Clube de Goa 2-0 in aconcurrent fixture. The Gaurs finished with a perfect nine points from three [] The post Gaurs, Brisbane Roar to semis appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Benaulim DBO Fatorda edged past CAC Cansaulim over 4-3 win via tie-breaker in the 23rd Benaulim Village Cup at St John Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulimon Friday. At fulltime the score was deadlocked and the result had to be decided via tie-breaker. Fatorda triumphed from the spot with Roque Borges, Alfred Noronha, Hanslum Furtado [] The post DBO Fatorda win on penalties appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Moira Verem United SCC clinched a narrow 2-1 win over El Shaddai SCC in the GFA Third Division League at Moira ground on Friday. Verems Yallappa S and Riyaz Bapu netted one each in their triumph while El Shaddai managed to pull back throughMohan Chawan. In the first half, Verem United found an [] The post Verem United down El Shaddai appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Washington Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to censor some COVID-19 content during the pandemic and vowed that the social media giant would push back if it faced such demands again. In a letter to Rep Jim Jordan, the Republican chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg alleges that [] The post White House pressured Facebook Covid-19 news appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Bla Bla Bla Entertainment, which is all about premium comedy experiences, recently began operations with their first ever comedy night with Sunil Grover at Kala Academy. NT BUZZ chats with the founder KALYANI JHA | NT BUZZ Mosaic Johnson always had a vision of making comedy a bigger market than it is now. He has [] The post The business of funny appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Thyme & Ash at The Westin Goa has introduced Goas first hotpot dining experience with a new Sichuan menu this monsoon season RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT BUZZ Hot pot dining is an enjoyable and interactive experience, where everyone cooks their own food in a shared pot of simmering broth. Its a great way to bond [] The post Stirring up flavourful fun appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT BUZZ The St. Regis Goa Resort recently partnered with celebrated chef Hari Nayak and his restaurant Jhol, a Michelin Guide and 50 Best Discovery listed restaurant from Bangkok, to offer a unique culinary experience. This event, held at the resorts Miri restaurant, showcased the rich flavours of Indias coastline. The exclusive menu titled A [] The post A taste of the coast appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Fatorda: Odisha FC edged out CSD Defensa y Justicia with a 2-1 victory in the 2nd Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy at PJN Stadium, Fatorda, on Sunday night. The first half ended goalless, but Defensa y Justicia broke the deadlock early in the second half. Vergara Cruz tapped in from a Bustos Gabriel free-kick to give [] The post Odisha FC edge CSD Defensa y Justicia appeared first on The Navhind Times .

They beat Ponda Sub-division 3-2 to claim trophy Taleigao: Mapusa Sub-Division were crowned champions after a 3-2 victory over Ponda Sub-Division in the 8th Edition of the Goa Police Football Tournament, organized by the Goa Police Sports Department at PHQ Ground, Panaji. Mapusas Aditya Gad scored twice, while Shubhan Chandoji added another goal in their [] The post Mapusa clinch Goa Police Football title appeared first on The Navhind Times .

It is high time the government decides what is best for commuters and the state Today is a crucial day for the taxi operators of Pernem taluka. It is also a litmus test for the state government on the taxi issue. When the taximen intensified their stir over their pending demands three days ago, Chief [] The post Taxi imbroglio appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Clay idols readily soak water, disintegrate, and disperse within a few weeks after immersion. Other materials disturb the sensitive aquatic food web Lord Mahaganapati, originally from Navelim, Divar, but installed at Khandola, is our family deity, or Kuladevata.. Over the past quarter century, I have written many articles in this daily on various aspects of [] The post Return to roots of spiritual Ganesha appeared first on The Navhind Times .

From introducing new courses in smart phone repair to teaching the traditional trades, the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Margao is equipping Goan youngsters with job-ready skills, reports Diana Fernandes Students from across Salcette come to the government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Borda, Margao, for vocational training. The institute functions under the directorate of [] The post Skilling youth in emerging and industry demands appeared first on The Navhind Times .

D M Deshpande After more than a year of Hindenburg accusing Adani Group of gross violations, it was appearing that the dust had almost settled down. But no, the saga continues with the US based short seller making fresh allegations, this time drawing the Indian stock market regulator SEBI and its chairperson, Madhabi Buch into [] The post Hindenburg saga continues with SEBI chief as the new target appeared first on The Navhind Times .

V B Prabhu Verlekar Q. I am settled in USA. My widowed father who recently expired has in his registered will allotted all assets including bank fixed deposits equally between me and my brother being the only legal heirs. However, for all fixed deposits he has nominated my brother who has withdrawn the amounts. He [] The post Best way to provide for future of special child is creating Private Trust appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Gen Z is embracing digital technology in locking devices in a big way, according to Godrej Locks, one of the largest players in the Indian lock industry. Findings from a survey conducted by the company reveals that, 55 per cent of Gen Z respondents prefer smart locks for managing their home safety. For the tech-savvy [] The post Over 55% of Gen Z prefer smart locks, says Godrej Locks study appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Sivarao Kshirasagara recently conducted a coconut carving workshop at the Carpe Diem Art Centre, Majorda. The session provided participants with hands-on experience in coconut carving. Attendees learned how to properly cut, scrape, and clean a coconut, and then join the two halves to create a balanced mug. The workshop concluded with participants polishing their coconut []

The recent riots across several UK towns and cities following the killing of three children Alice Aguiar (9), Bebe King (6) and Elsie Stancombe (7) and the injury of several others during a knife attack in Southport on July 29 makes one wonder how in a country which is known for changing its []

In Independence Day speech, Modi pushes for one nation, one election New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said a secular civil code is the need of the hour for the country as he described the existing set of laws as communal civil code and termed them discriminatory. The Prime Minister also made an []

Khazan development board to be set up Panaji: Announcing that the state government will fill 2,500 posts in various departments through the Goa Staff Selection Commission in the near future, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said his government will set up a Khazan Development and Conservation Board in order to rejuvenate the states khazan []

New Delhi: Emphasising the importance of freedom and liberty, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Thursday noted that the recent events in neighbouring Bangladesh remind the value of these rights. Speaking after hoisting the national flag in the Supreme Court premises here, Chandrachud said Independence Day reminds us of the duties the countrys people have []

Panaji: Nearly 21% of the government primary schools in the state have an enrolment of 10 or a lesser number of students, according to the statistics of the state government. Of the 690 government-run primary schools in the state, 141 have an enrolment of 10 or lower number of students. The talukas of Pernem, Ponda []

New Delhi: The decade from 2010 to 2020 has been the deadliest with an alarming spike in deaths due to lightning incidents, according to an analysis of the data shared by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The data showed a rise in the average annual fatalities per state and Union territory from 38 during []

Speaker of Goa assembly says it will give boost to dairy farming in state Panaji: Proposing a novel concept of Cow Hostel comprising dairy and integrated farming, Speaker of the Goa legislative assembly Ramesh Tawadkar on Thursday said the initiative will give boost to dairy farming and agriculture in the state. Suggesting the initiative for []

Says sustainable practices important to protect states beauty, resources Mapusa : Tourism and Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte, addressing a gathering at the government complex in Mapusa on the occasion of Independence Day, emphasised the states focus on tourism beyond beaches and quality over quantiy. He outlined various initiatives aimed at improving tourism, including the []

Margao: With the Sunburn electronic dance music (EDM) festival hogging the headlines these days, especially over its supposed venue in South Goa and its alleged association with drugs, Law and Environment Minister and Nuvem MLA Aleixo Sequeira on Thursday said, You dont need Sunburn to come and make drugs available. He added that drugs are []

To maintain security, all voice calls made through these phones will be recorded Panaji: On Independence Day, the Central Jail Colvale in Goa introduced a smart phone pay system as part of ongoing efforts to address the issue of cell phone smuggling within the facility. Inspector General of Prisons Omvir Singh Bishnoi inaugurated this system, []

Panaji: During the celebration of Indias 78th Independence Day in Panaji, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant awarded the Presidents Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service to Nitin Raiker, Director of the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services. This award was announced in 2023 by the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi. Raiker joined the fire []

Clinton Niassos solitary goal from the spot secures them the win Chinchinim : Navelim Villagers Union emerged champions after a 1-0 win over Ambelim Sports Club in the 25th All Goa Our Lady of Merces 8-a-side Inter Village Football Tournament at Chinchinim Church ground, on Thursday. Navelims Clinton Niassos solitary goal from the penalty spot []

Fatorda: Viva Goans triumphed in the second edition of late Pundalika Shenoy Memorial Sarsangan Premier Badminton League (SPBL) held recently at Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Fatorda. In the final, they defeated A K Smashers who were awarded the runners up while the Sparkling Stars clinched the second runners up. Around 110 players were auctioned and divided []

Says Vineshs lawyer as her team waits for detailed order New Delhi: The decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejecting Vinesh Phogats appeal against her Olympic disqualification has left the wrestler and her team deeply disappointed. Advocate Vidushpat Singhania, representing Phogat, expressed his dismay, stating that they had high hopes for a []

Mbappe scores on debut as Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0 to win UEFA Super Cup for a record sixth time Warsaw: Kylian Mbappe pulled on the famous white jersey of the Spanish champions for the first time in a competitive match and marked the occasion with the second goal in a 2-0 win over Atalanta []

Mamata accuses Opposition parties of fomenting trouble Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday termed the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital a shame to civil society, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the CPI(M)-BJP for the incident, amid a week of protests by junior doctors over the alleged rape-murder of []

New Delhi: Excessive duty hours pose risks to the physical and mental health of medics and also compromise patient safety, an NMC taskforce said while recommending that resident doctors work no more than 74 hours a week and get a day off every week. Ensuring seven to eight hours of sleep daily for medical students []

Communal civil code remarks insult to Ambedkar New Delhi: The Opposition on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of peddling a divisive agenda, with the Congress slamming his communal civil code remarks during his Independence Day speech as a gross insult to B R Ambedkar. The Congress also alleged that Modis capacity for malice, mischief, []

Sriharikota (AP) : ISRO is all set to launch an earth observation satellite EOS-08 onboard the third and final developmental flight of its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle on Friday morning. The Satish Dhawan Space Centre spaceport located about 135 km east of Chennai is buzzing with activity once again as ISRO gears up for a []

In his debut childrens book, Eye to l, wildlife expert Nirmal Kulkarni takes young readers on a thrilling jungle journey with a majestic tigress.NT KURIOCITYdetails RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT KURIOCITY With expertise in herpetology, field ecology, conservation, and wildlife photography, Nirmal Kulkarni is now making his debut in childrens literature with his book, Eye to []

This years recently observed International Youth Day highlights the need for green skills to create a sustainable future Krupa Mayur Pednekar Currently, half of the worlds population is 30 years old or younger. This percentage is projected to rise to 57% by 2030, marking the largest generation of young people in history. This years International []

Encore Academy will host ULOI! FULOI! (Speak and Enjoy), Goas first Konkani spoken word festival, on August 20, 6 p.m. at ESG Auditorium 1, Maquinez Palace, Panaji. Curated by Pravin Sabnis, the event will feature performances by Dr. Shakuntala Bharne, Ramesh Ghadi, Gaudalupe Dias, Rajdeep Naik, Shirish Lawande, Willy Goes, Aayan Bhat, Sunil Sardesai, Amit []

The 78th Independence Day was celebrated at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bambolim Camp. The day began with the hoisting of the National Flag by chief guest Colonel Suman Kumari, Commanding Officer of 5 TTR. Students presented a group dance blending classical and folk styles from across India while the school choir performed a patriotic song. []

Central aim of this vision is to ensure inclusive economic participation for every citizen. A key focus is to make India the worlds third-largest economy within next 5 years Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, To other countries, I may travel as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim. According to the []

NT BUZZ The Swaranjali, a music concert, organised by Geet Shakun, thrilled music fans with a mix of dance, instrumental music, and singing. Held recently at the Institute Menezes Braganza Auditorium, the event honoured Padma Vibhushan Dr. Gangubai Hangal and Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar. The concert was held in collaboration with the Directorate of Art and []

The aversion to getting under the knife has those in the throes of various medical problems searching for alternative medicine to improve their conditions. This alternative medicine that is being alluded to here is not to be confused with those traditional ones, which, as those branches of therapeutic science, have brought relief to countless people. []