Fado meets Hindustani classical music at Ravindra Bhavan
MARGAO: Portuguese guitarist Marta Pereira da Costa performed alongside Goan sitar maestro Ustad Chhote Rahimat Khan at Ravindra Bhavan, in a concert organised by Communicare Trust with the Consulate General of Portugal in Goa and Camoes - CLP. The concert brought Fado and Hindustani classical music together, with Khan performing with tabla artist Mayank Bedekar, followed by Costa with Joao Jose Pita Junior on seven-string guitar and Carl
Goan embryologist honoured with ISAR award
PANAJI: Goan clinical embryologist Veena Naik, serving at the IVF/IUI ART Centre, Goa Medical College & Hospital, Bambolim, has received the ISAR ART Excellence Awards 2026 – Award for Embryology Excellence – Young Achiever. The award was presented on September 19 at Hotel Marriott, Udaipur, by Dr Sunita Tandulwadkar, Dr...
Dr Maureen Alvares unveils poetic journey through life
PANAJI: A book of poems by Dr Maureen Ann Alvares, titled The Seasons of Her, was released at Casa Araujo Alvares near Big Foot, Loutolim. The collection explores her thoughts, emotions, memories and experiences across different stages of life. Divided into three parts, the book traces her childhood and teenage...
Prayer service at St Joseph Vaz Sanctuary in Sancoale on October 2
PANAJI: A prayer service will be held at the Sanctuary of St Joseph Vaz, Sancoale, on Friday, October 2. The service, to be conducted by Fr Xavier Braganza, will begin at 9 am with the Rosary, followed by Mass, confession, praise and worship, the Word of God and Adoration. Special...
Dance Illusion team to represent Goa in Mumbai contest
PANAJI: Students of Dance Illusion will represent Goa at the Tanzsport Contesa 2026 dance competition to be held at KCA, Mumbai, on October 2. Trained by international dance sport adjudicator Dr Martin D’Costa, the team will compete in 35 categories, covering dance forms ranging from waltz to jive and samba.The...
