The Navhind Times

Phoenix Creations publication, Vhalshi, Bicholim, recently released three plays written by Jyoti Vyankatesh Sinari at the Gram Panchayat Hall, Amona. The collection includes Dharti Aaba, inspired by the life of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda and published by the Goa Konkani Akademi; Sankasur Kalo, a book on traditional drama; and Best of Luck, a Hindi []

DR R G WISEMAN PINTO The word narcotics evoke images of danger and destruction. Derived from the Greek word meaning to numb, the term was coined by the ancient physician Galen to describe substances that dull the senses. Although narcotics have been used for centuries, their harmful effects have overshadowed their medical value since the []

PRAJYOT MAINKAR At a taluka office in most of India, the real gatekeeper is not the clerk. It is the register. Theres this fat old ledger going soft at the edges, the kind where someone once scribbled your name maybe they even knew how to spell it, maybe not. One tiny letter decides everything: []

Ahead ofthe Goa stint of theChandni Bar Tour 2.0, DJ Chetas reflects on a career built on music and nostalgia VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN For more than a decade, Chetas Shah, better known as DJ Chetas, has been one of the biggest names shaping Indias party scene. Ranked World No. 33 on the DJ MAG Top 100 []

Dheeraj Gaonkars interest in old frames and handcrafted pieces grew into The Canca Project, a decor studio in Mapusa CHRISTINE MACHADO | NT BUZZ Dheeraj Gaonkar has always been drawn to objects with history, craftsmanship and character. I enjoy discovering items with history and finding ways to bring them into contemporary spaces, he says. What []

NT Reporter Panaji The Economic Offences Cell (EOC) of the Goa Police has filed a chargesheet before the District and Sessions Court, Merces, against Shivaji Jadhav, then chairman of Pune-based Hariom Multistate Co-operative Credit Society, and 11 others, including the society, in connection with an alleged Rs 1.69-crore investor cheating case. The matter is scheduled []

As scientist and author Ram Ramaswamy prepares to launch his new D D Kosambi biography, he tells NT BUZZ why he feels the scholar has not received the attention he deserves KALYANI JHA | NT BUZZ Damodar Dharmananda Kosambi popularly known as D D Kosambi was a multi-faceted personality whose work ranged from mathematics and []

SAMRUDHI KERKAR Recently, we went to meet Saraswati aai, a person we always remember whenever folk songs, stories, and traditional knowledge come to mind.These elders are living repositories of knowledge. Their wisdom may not be written down, but every word that flows from their lips carries the weight of experience. However, this time, the purpose []

Ahead of National Oral Hygiene Day on August 1, the writer shares the secret to a healthy mouth and brighter smile DR. GAURI SARDESSAI National Oral Hygiene Day is celebrated on August 1 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. G.B. Shankwalkar, the pioneer in periodontology. This day serves as a reminder to []

Nokre is a Konkani reggae song about one-sided love, told through moments of humour and emotion RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT BUZZ When Warren Fernandes started writing Nokre, he wanted it to be a fun reggae song about relationships. He says, I got the idea for Nokre after listening to an English reggae song. I liked []

Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, participated in World Youth Skills Day Exhibition, organised by the Directorate of Skill Development Entrepreneurship at Kala Academy, Panaji recently. The exhibition showcased the talent, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of persons with disabilities. Secretary, state []

Israel ministry of tourism director of marketing, India Amruta Bangera, who was in the state, took the time out to speak to Diana Fernandes, on Israels tourism industry and the changes seen over the years. Q. Can you share the current outlook for tourism to Israel amidst the geo-political disturbances? Israel remains committed to engaging []

MITHIL FALDESAI The recent decision of 2025 Nobel laureate in Chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi to leave the United States and establish an Artificial Intelligence-assisted Materials Discovery Institute at Tsinghua University in Beijing has become one of the most discussed developments in the scientific community. Yaghi pioneered Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), porous crystalline materials with remarkable applications []

Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat This article aims to investigate the biochemical basis of the strong craving observed among Goans willing to pay any price to taste local wild edible Termitomyces species or roen olmi. Every monsoon, the first serving of roen olmi leaves even experienced mushroom lovers wondering why this wild delicacy tastes so satisfying. []

Frederick Noronha Its the type of book(let) that gets thrust into your hands; and thats exactly how it reached me. But that, and the fact that this work was published really quite some time back, doesnt make it any less relevant and important to our discussion today. This modest 46-page publication (it wouldnt be considered []

Original Konkani story:Nirbhoi Nishpap Author: Datta Shripad Naik Translator: S.M. Borges Lying on the hospital bed, I was lost in thought. Some time back, a sparrow had hatched a few nestlings in our backyard; how big might they have grown today? A few days back, while leaving the house, I had seen the mother sparrow []

John Aguiar Goa has produced many sons and daughters who have served the nation with distinction. Among them is the inspiring story of Wing Commander Oswald de Abreu, a distinguished Indian Air Force fighter pilot whose life was defined by courage, professionalism and unwavering dedication to the nation. Born on November 29, 1970, and raised []

FILM REVIEW SACHIN CHATTE Film: Jan Neta Cast: Vijay, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju Directed by: H. Vinoth Duration: 3 hours 3 minutes Rating: * 1 / 2 Jan Neta (originally Jan Nayagan in Tamil) is actor-turned-Chief Minister Vijays swan song. Its journey to the screen has been almost as dramatic as the film itself, with []

London: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham began work from the new No 10 North in Manchester on Friday, which is designed to split the governments power base out of 10 Downing Street in London. The new northern England branch of the PMs office at Heron House in Manchester was declared open for business as Burnham []

Pernem: The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) on Tuesday rejected the bail applications of Deelip alias Loshan Morje (55) and his son, Dhruva (30), who are accused of assaulting an advocate and his client at Tembwada, Morjim. The order comes after police invoked Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), relating to attempt to []

World Brain Day is observed today, July 22. Although a key organ in the human body, brain health is often overlooked until an illness or injury occurs DR. VAILANKI NAZIRA RAPOSO Every thought we think, every word we speak, every step we take, and every memory we cherish begins in one extraordinary organthe brain. It []

Newly crowned FIFA World Cup champions Spain were accorded a heroes welcome on their return to Madrid, with an estimated two million fans lining the streets to greet the squad. La Roja secured their second world title after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a thrilling, extra-time final clash in New Jersey.

AMBIKA MORAJKAR There are some stories that entertain us for a few hours, and then there are stories that quietly stay with us long after they end. Pritam and Pedro is one such series for me. Directed by Avinash Arun and created, produced, and co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, the series marks his debut []

NT Reporter Pernem The Mandrem Police have arrested a man and his son and booked eight unidentified others for allegedly brutally assaulting a lawyer and his elderly client at Temwada, Morjim, on July 17. The police said the attack was linked to a long-running legal dispute over the demolition of illegal commercial structures in the []

DEEPIKA RATHOD Inflammation is the bodys natural response to harmful invaders such as bacteria, viruses or injury. When something harmful is detected, the immune system releases white blood cells and other chemicals to protect and heal the affected area. Redness, swelling and pain are common signs that your body is repairing itself, which is why []

PTI Sultanpur/Hathras A court in Uttar Pradeshs Sultanpur on Wednesday rejected a revision petition seeking forensic test of Congress leader Rahul Gandhis voice sample in a 2018 defamation case related to his remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah, while another court in Hathras issued notice to him on a complaint linked to the 2020 Boolgarhi []

Margao: Public Works Department Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday convened a closed-door meeting with senior police officials, including representatives of the Railway Police, to review incidents of theft and other crimes reported near the Konkan Railway station, platform areas and the isolated stretch towards Aquem. The meeting followed a report published by The Navhind Times []

Two-time winners France face 2010 champions Spain in the first semis Two-time champions France will look to continue their relentless march towards another FIFA World Cup final when they take on 2010 champions Spain in a blockbuster semifinal that pits the tournaments most potent attack against its meanest defence. France have once again looked every []

Gauresh Jadhav Walk into any newly minted shopping complex or a sprawling corporate outlet in Goa today, and the contrast is immediate. Outside, the flashy neon signs and grand facades promise a retail revolution. Inside, there is an eerie, expensive silence. Showy stores and fewer crowds is the new paradox of Goan retail. National corporate []

PTI Ayodhya Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra on Saturday said the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya temple was a disgraceful blot, and everyone felt utterly humiliated because of it. He expressed confidence, however, that the temple management system would be improved to avoid a repeat of such incidents. Mishra arrived in Ayodhya []

Defending champions Argentina face Swiss hurdle en route to semis Argentina will look to keep their World Cup title defence alive when they face Switzerland in the quarter-finals in Kansas, but Lionel Scalonis side arrive after surviving back-to-back scares in the knockout rounds. After edging Cape Verde in extra time, the defending champions produced a []

Windsurfer Katya Coelho, a National Games gold medallist and Asian Games competitor, has been included in the Class 8 Konkani textbook. She speaks about the recognition and her sporting journey RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT BUZZ Katya Coelhos windsurfing journey began at the age of 11, although her connection with the water started much earlier. It []

After three years, Samraat Kavyamahotsav will return today, July 4, 3 p.m., with nearly 45 Konkani and Marathi poets participating in a day-long state-level poetry recital at the Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji. aThe festival is being organised by Samraat Club International, State 1, under the chairmanship of Deepak Narvekar and the leadership of state president []

Cape Verdes fairytale faces its biggest test against Argentina Defending champions Argentina begin their knockout campaign against World Cup debutants Cape Verde in a classic David-versus-Goliath showdown at Miami. Lionel Scalonis side cruised through the group stage with three wins from three, conceding just once, while Lionel Messi has continued to roll back the years, []

From tariffs to regional diplomacy, recent US actions suggest India should rely less on strategic assurances and more on building comprehensive national strength In a single week this June, American missiles tore into three oil tankers off the coast of Oman, each crewed by Indian sailors, killing three of them. That Indian blood should be []

India observes National Doctors Day on July 1 to recognise the contribution of doctors while reminding society of the values that should guide the medical profession DR. R. G. WISEMAN PINTO India observes National Doctors Day to commemorate both the birth and death anniversary of Dr B.C. Roy, an eminent physician and former Chief Minister []

Panaji: The main accused in the Anand Patil murder case, Sourabh Narulkar, held a grudge against Patil over the alleged theft of his gold bracelet in January this year, Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishwesh Karpe said. The bracelet was traced and recovered; however, no FIR was registered as Narulkar did not wish to pursue the []

His sixth goal in this World Cup helps Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 Argentina maintained their perfect World Cup group-stage record with a 3-1 victory over Jordan at Dallas Stadium on Saturday. Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring with a superb free-kick before Lautaro Martnez doubled the advantage from the penalty spot just before halftime. Jordan []

PTI Lucknow The general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai, and its member Anil Mishra have resigned from their posts, the Trust said on Saturday and assured that a fair inquiry will be conducted into allegations related to the Ram temple donations. A statement issued by treasurer Govind Dev Giri said []

John Aguiar Few regiments in the Indian Army command the respect and admiration earned by the Maratha Light Infantry. Renowned for its courage, agility and the resounding battle cry, Bol Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki jai, the regiment has produced generations of outstanding leaders. Among them is Col Victor Robert Rebello, whose 33-year military career []

FRANCE BRITTO June 29 marks the birth anniversary of the celebrated wartime pilot, journalist and author, Antoine de Saint-Exupry. His unarmed aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter during a reconnaissance mission in World War II. The circumstances of his disappearance remained a mystery until the wreckage of his plane was identified off the []

Panaji: After two women, claiming to be the mothers of children rescued during an anti-begging drive appeared before the High Court of Bombay at Goa seeking access to the minors, the court directed that legal aid counsel be provided to assist them. The matter arose during the hearing of the Child Begging PIL filed by []

As noted performance poet, surrealist artist and author Megha Rao prepares for her first workshop in Goa on June 27, she tells NT BUZZ why she has stopped sharing her work on social media and why poetry is a misunderstood art form CHRISTINE MACHADO | NT BUZZ Megha Rao, who is originally from Kerala, first []

Residents of Siolim and Baga celebrated Sao Joao, the feast of St John the Baptist, yesterday with traditional Sangodd boat parades, processions, music and the customary practice of jumping into wells and other water bodies. Participants wore floral headgear known as kopels, while groups took part in the observance aboard decorated floats. The annual festival []

Bollywood Chorus invites participants to sing familiarBollywood songs in a group setting VINIKA VISWAMBHARANNT BUZZ When the COVID-19 pandemic brought life to a standstill, it also gave many people time to reconsider what mattered to them. Singer and actor Sharad Jagtiani was among them. After years of balancing acting and music, he used that period []

Lionel Messi continued to rewrite World Cup history, scoring twice as defending champions Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to seal their place in the knockout stage on Monday. The Argentine captain struck his record-breaking 17th World Cup goal in the 38th minute before adding another deep into stoppage time to take his tally to 18 in []

NT Reporter Pernem Three individuals, including a panchayat member of Guirim, were killed, while two others sustained serious injuries after the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) they were travelling in plunged from a height along the Goa-Mumbai National Highway-66 at Nemale-Irandwadi in Maharashtras Sindhudurg district on Monday afternoon. According to sources, the accident occurred around 2.15 []

Beijing/Washington: From Tokyos historic temples to the iconic Times Square in New York, yoga enthusiasts across the world came together on Sunday to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, reaffirming the ancient Indian practices growing appeal as a pathway to health, balance and well-being. This years celebration was themed Yoga for Healthy Ageing. In the []

Ahead of Fathers Day, June 21, NT BUZZ speaks to a few Goans from different fields who have chosen to follow the same path as their dad NT BUZZ My father, Shridhar Kamat Bambolkar didnt just practice art; he built a movement. This showed me that as an artist, you have a responsibility to your []

Leeds: India will aim to put an improved performance with the bat when they face Netherlands in their second group game of the Womens T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana at the top and Richa Ghosh in the lower order made the difference with the bat in the opener against Pakistan. The rest of the batting []