The Navhind Times

To mark the 100th birth anniversary of Padma Vibhushan awardee, the late Mrio Miranda, his close friend Aristides Alvares will showcase works from his collection. He shares his memories of his association with the artist with NT BUZZ CHRISTINE MACHADO It was in the early 1990s that Aristides Alvares first met Mrio Miranda in person. []

SCAR DE NORONHA To deter him from doodling on the walls, his mother gave him notebooks, pencils, and pens, channelling his energy into journaling. The little lad started a visual diary, happily making entries almost every single day for nearly two decades. That was Mrio Miranda, a child prodigy. Born in Daman on May 2, []

Samrudhdi Kerkar The river has always been close to my heart, since childhood. I would often walk down to the river behind our home with my grandmother. While she remained immersed in washing clothes, my cousin and I would play endlessly. Sometimes catching tiny fish in a dupatta just for the joy of it, and []

Every gigawatt of power generated from sun is one step away from the Strait of Hormuz. Every electric vehicle on the road is a barrel of oil India does not have to import When missiles fill the skies over West Asia, the tremors reach every household electricity and petrol bill. The ongoing crisis in the []

Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubeys late assault fire them to 6-wicket victory Mullanpur: Donovan Ferreiras explosive unbeaten half-century, supported by Shubham Dubeys late flourish, powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring IPL clash here on Tuesday. Chasing a daunting 223, Royals overhauled the target with four balls to spare, riding []

Panaji: Two-time champions Dempo Goa Challengers made the biggest statement at the Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 auction on Tuesday, securing Romanias Bernadette Szocs for 40 lakh tokens, the highest bid of the auction. Goa underlined their intent to defend their stature by building a squad that blends proven international quality with promising []

Youssef nets a brace to complete their 3-0 win Panaji: East Bengal FC stayed firmly in the hunt for the Indian Super League (ISL) title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Odisha FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday. East Bengal took the lead in the first half through Bipin Singh, who put the []

Panaji: Goa will host the DSCAIFF Junior League Final Phase 2026, the concluding stage of the national competition, from May 3 to 14, with 16 teams vying for top honours. Among the Goan sides, Sesa FA are placed in Group A, while FC Goa feature in Group D. League-stage matches will be held at the []

Theatre artist and educator Omkar Bhatkar has reinterpreted Spanish mystics in the Indian gond art style at his ongoing debut painting exhibition in Spain. NT BUZZ speaks to the artist KALYANI JHA | NT BUZZ The Indian tribal Gond art style has made it to Spanish shores this April. For years, artist, filmmaker and writer []

The words we use in everyday reactions can affect how someone processes what theyre feeling REBECCA COELHO We hear these lines all the time, at home, with friends, at work. Youre overreacting. Its not a big deal. Just move on. Stop thinking so much. Others have it worse. Theyre often said casually, sometimes even to []

Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) celebratedKonknni Cholchitr Dis(Konkani Cinema Day) at Mae dos Pobres High School on April 24, marking the historic release of the first Konkani filmMogacho Aunddo, which premiered on April 24, 1950. The film was produced and directed by Al Jerry Braganza. DKA president Fr. Myron Jeson Barreto in his welcome address stated []

Differently Abled Federation of India, Disability Alliance for Inclusive Goa, Disability Rights Association of Goa, Mahez Education Society,and Business Trade Global in association with Me Model Management, Dubai UAE jointly organised National Purple Divyang Fashion Show 2026, Season 5 in Panaji recently. Member of Parliament, South Goa, Capt. Viriato Fernandesattended the event as the chief []

Unreliable charging infrastructure could derail EV adoption in Goa The American community activist and political theorist Saul Alinsky once stated, The most unethical of all means is the non-use of any means. This clearly signify that inaction in the face of a situation requiring action is more morally wrong than using flawed or challenging methods. []

The necessary ecosystem must be developed, including pilot projects, skill development, standards, supportive policies and regulatory sandboxes to test new approaches One thing is clear about the Middle East conflict: this is no excursion, as US President Donald Trump described it. For Iran, it represents a struggle for independence, and the likelihood of the countryor []

Project to receive central financial assistance Shoma Patnaik Panaji: Tivim and Dabolim are set to become Goas model solar villages after the state government identified them as fully feasible for 247 solar power. The project is being implemented by Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA), which assessed the electricity requirements of both the villages to determine []

Move aimed at preventing disputes and unauthorised sale Roque Dias Margao: The Goa government has ordered urgent action to update records for all lawfully acquired state land to prevent disputes, unauthorised sales and administrative confusion. Under Secretary for Revenue Vrukshika P Kauthankar issued a circular on April 22 directing all departments and land officials to []

New Delhi: India and New Zealand on Monday inked a once-in-a-generation trade pact, giving duty-free access to 100% of domestic exports, including textiles, leather footwear, and gems and jewellery in the island nation. The pact is expected to be implemented by the end of this year, as it requires New Zealand Parliaments approval. In India, []

Panaji: Goas push toward electric mobility is facing a reality check, with a significant gap emerging between the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations installed across the state and those actually functioning. According to Union Ministry of Heavy Industries data tabled in Parliament, oil marketing companies (OMCs) have set up 87 Electric Vehicle Public []

Joao Sousa M Margao: South Goa is set to get three floating jetties as part of the governments proposal to upgrade existing coastal jetties with modern floating infrastructure under the Sagarmala programme to boost coastal tourism and nautical activities. Floating jetties have been proposed at Rassaim, Durbhat and Shiroda in South Goa. In the newly []

Panaji: The Tourism Department has once again warned of penalties and fines if C and D category hotels registered with the department fail to ensure timely and regular submission of tourist check-in data through the Tourist Information Management Enterprise (TIME) application. Tourism Director Kedar Naik said the reminder was issued after it was observed that []

Panaji: In a matter related to the entry of a new vessel into the Mandovi River, Advocate General Devidas Pangam prayed before the High Court of Bombay at Goa that it should not grant any interim relief to the petitioners, stating that permissions were obtained in 2022 while the PIL had been filed only in []

Leader of Opposition calls out BJPs witch hunt Panaji: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao was questioned and his statement recorded by the Panaji police on Monday in connection with the February 2026 protest march demanding scrapping of Section 39A of the TCP Act outside the residence of TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane in Dona Paula. Police []

Moscow: Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin, who hailed the Iranian people for fighting bravely and heroically for their sovereignty and said Moscow is ready to do its best to help bring peace to West Asia as soon as possible. Araghchi, who held talks with Omani and Pakistani leadership []

New Delhi: A Togo-flagged oil and chemical tanker was involved in an incident near Oman after warning shots were fired by Iranian authorities, though all 17 Indian crew onboard were safe, Indias Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Monday. The vessel, MT CHIRON 7, was navigating near Shinas outer port limits in Oman []

Dubai: Around 20,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels, including oil and gas tankers and cargo ships, have been stuck in the Gulf, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Normally about a fifth of the worlds oil and liquefied natural gas transits the waterway. Roughly 80 vessels passed through the strait in the week of []

Kyiv(Ukraine): A Russian drone attack before dawn on Ukraines southern city of Odesa wounded 14 people, including two children, authorities said Monday, in the latest barrage of civilian areas that have been a hallmark of Moscows full-scale invasion. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone strike killed two people in the Russia-occupied part of Ukraines southern Kherson region, []

Asks people to vote during phase 2 without fear of Didis goons Kolkata: Central forces will remain in West Bengal for 60 more days after the assembly polls,Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday and asked voters to cast their votes without fear of Didis goons in the final phase, a remark signalling the []

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Monday officially accepted the seven rebel Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs joining the BJP, but AAP said it will press on for their disqualification under the anti-defection law and is prepared to move court on the issue. With this, the strength of Arvind Kejriwal-led party in the []

New Delhi: The Centre has asked states and Union territories to strengthen fire prevention and safety measures across healthcare facilities as party Fire Safety Week activities in the country from May 4 to 10 focusing on preparedness and compliance. In a communication to states on April 17, the Union Health Ministry In a communication to []

Pregnant womans choice is relevant rather than that of the child to be born New Delhi: Observing that the reproductive autonomy of a mother-to-be must be accorded the highest importance, the Supreme Court has allowed a 15-year-old girl to medically terminate her pregnancy of more than 28 weeks. The top court has said when constitutional []

Drawing from his training in fine art, Jonathan Vas is building a body of work that centres on storytelling, encouraging deeper engagement with art in everyday life VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN Jonathan Ananias Vas belongs to a generation of artists rethinking the role of art in everyday life. At 24, the visual artist and graphic designer from []

DR. ROQUE WISEMAN PINTO Dr. Maria Fatima Sousa Vas (Dr. Fatima Menezes Mesquita) Goas leading ophthalmologist from Vasco, left for her heavenly abode on April 25, 2026. Born and raised in Loutolim, she did her schooling in Margao (Fatima Convent) then college at Chowgule College, Margao, before securing admission at the Goa Medical College which []

The Santa Cecilia Choir of the Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol presented a concert of sacred music on April 26, at the Rachol Seminary. Themed Dut Mhoje Zayat (Be My Disciples), the evening was inspired by the Easter season and the Bible verse: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:19). Archbishop-Patriarch Filipe Neri []

Raia: Cuncolim Union and Youth Club of Manora played out a 1-1 draw in the GFA First Division League at Raia ground. Manoras struck first through Bibhas Sawria while Cuncolim equalised thorugh Lucky Sabita in stoppage time. In another match Vagator PYSC defeated South Goa United CSC 2-0 at DBO ground, Fatorda. Vagators Vinay and []

Sanquelim: Oxford CC defeated Banjara Cricket Club by 11 runs to win the All-Goa Under-17 Leather Ball Cricket Tournament at NAPEX Ground, Sanquelim. Afrid led from the front with an unbeaten 85 as Oxford posted 157/5, with Priyanshu Verma adding 38. Banjaras bowlers picked up a wicket each. In chase, Sai Naik struck 72 and []

Panaji: YouTuber Gautam Khattar, who made objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier at a function in Vasco, was brought to Goa on Sunday and remanded to six days police custody by the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Vasco. He was flown into the Mopa airport and later taken to the Crime Branch office at Ribandar []

Panaji: A candlelight protest was held in Old Goa on Sunday seeking the resignation of Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho over derogatory remarks made against St Francis Xavier at a function in Vasco where he was present. Protesters raised slogans of Resign, resign and said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant should take responsibility and resign, alleging that []

Margao: Worried that increasing construction activity in Varca is likely to put pressure on water availability, the gram sabha on Sunday called for the protection and maintenance of public wells, saying residents could face difficulties in accessing water in the future. Gram sabha members said clean public wells would become increasingly important and urged the []

Goas abundant bank deposits should be channelised into investments within the state, writes Dr. Suresh Shanbhogue Goa is a high liquidity economy with strong household savings and inflows. The state has excellent bank network covering every nook and corner. Goa is a bank deposit surplus state with banks utilizing the same in other states due []

The central government issued the operational guidelines for theRs 10,000crore, Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0. The funds major focus is on deep tech, early-growth startups, and innovative and technology-led manufacturing sectors. The scheme will be implemented through commitments to SEBI-registered Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which will invest in Department for []

AffEx, an innovation of the The Anjani Mashelkar Foundation (AMF), founded by eminent Goan and one of Indias leading scientist, Padma Vibhushan Dr Raghunath A Mashelkar, makes healthcare affordable to all. AffEx will soon be available in Goa. Team B&C writes on AffEx usefulness to society at large India has made notable progress in public []

Prof. DM Deshpande The draft committee of the National Council- Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM,) has submitted its final memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission few days ago on April 13. A minimum pay of Rs 69,000, a fitment factor of 3.83, an annual increment of 6%, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and an []

Islamabad: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday, met Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir here after landing in the country for the second time in three days amid uncertainty over the second round of peace talks with the US. Araghchi, who left Islamabad on Saturday after talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief []

Washington: President Donald Trump says the US Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital sea route for oil shipments whose disruption is increasingly threatening the global economy. Sweeping for underwater explosives could take months despite a tenuous ceasefire between the United States and Iran in the weekslong war, experts say. []

Damascus : The first public trial in Syria of officials linked to the rule of former President Bashar Assad opened in Damascus Sunday. Atef Najib, a former Syrian army brigadier general who was head of the Political Security Branch in southern Syrias Daraa province under Assad, appeared in the courtroom to face charges related to []

Nandkumar M. Kamat On April 21, 2026, a paper appeared in Nature Communications that deserved front-page treatment worldwide. It did not get it. Williams and 29 co-authors reported something extraordinary: more than 20 distinct organic molecules recovered from 3.5-billion-year-old Martian rock, by a chemical experiment performed not in any terrestrial laboratory, but 225 million kilometres []

LUIS DIAS Ive written before how privileged I am to have been a Roman Catholic during the tenure of Pope Francis. He has thus far been the best I have experienced in my lifetime, surpassing even Pope John Paul II who I was fortunate to meet in Goa in 1986, as a member of St. []

Frederick Noronha Goa has books devoted to some of its villages. At times, there are more than one book focussing on a single villagelike Cuncolim and Saligo. Heres one, dealing with an even smaller area, on a nich topic, and quite in depth. In 160 pages, this book contains the story of a small chapel, []

Original Konkani Story: Ghanti Author: Late Shantaram Anant Hedo Translator: S. M. Borges More than a year and a half had elapsed. And Gopal did not return. I would always enquire from the barber, Damu, have you, by any chance, seen Gopal? And Damu would reply in the negative by just pouting his lower lip []

Did you know that our Sun and its many childhood friends were all born at a place much closer to the centre of our Galaxy? Over the years, our Sun and its friends have been on a speedy galactic tour travelling a distance of almost 10,000light-yearsfrom the centre of theMilky Way. Astronomers call this the []