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Jnyan Vikas School excels

Jnyan Vikas School, Porvorim, secured a pass percentage of 100 per cent at the SSC Examination, this year. In all, 12 students had answered the examination of which 10 secured distinction and two others secured first class.


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Speaking to The Goan, School Headmistress Bhavneet D’souza said, “This is our second batch passing out. Just like last year, this year too our students have managed to secure 100 per cent results. 
The teachers were a motivational force that steered the students towards the light, with their guidance. 
The students put in an astounding effort to achieve their goals.”  
“We have received tremendous guidance and support from our managing trustee Rajesh Shet and we are proud of this milestone and laud the team effort on part of the staff and students,” the Headmistress said.    
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28% GST could play villain for Konkani film industry

It’s no secret that people produce Konkani films more out their love for the language and the culture than with the intention of becoming rich. But as far as revenue goes, Konkani movies don’t even earn a fraction of what a Salman Khan blockbuster would generate.

Karan Sehgal
Published May 26, 2017, 4:46 AM IST
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PANAJIIn fact, producers of Konkani movies always struggle to recover their costs. In such a scenario, filmmakers fear that the 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate announced for cinema might just kill Konkani films altogether.  Laxmikant Shetgaonkar, director of movies like Baga Beach, said, “The makers of Konkani movies will not be able to pay 28 per cent GST. We don’t have the kind of footfall which a Bollywood film usually enjoys. We have to maintain the…

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