WEDNESDAY, 26 AUGUST 2026

Fresh energy for Konkani music

It is heartening to see the journey of young Rio de Xelvona, who first won hearts years ago with his comedy song from a family picnic that went viral on social media. Today, he continues to develop his talent and has emerged as a promising name in the Konkani music scene. His latest song, Mog Bhangracho, now available on YouTube, shows his growth as an artist. The strong performances by the actors and background dancers, along with a well-written concept, reflect the hard work and dedication of the entire team.

They have shown Goenkars that our youngsters have fresh ideas and the potential to take Konkani, our beloved mother tongue, to a global stage. Goans truly need such contemporary and relevant songs that connect with the times while celebrating our culture.

We are proud of Rio de Xelvona and his team for their contribution to Konkani music, and we look forward to seeing him in the film industry soon. Keep shining, Rio! Wishing you and your team all the very best as you continue to grow and inspire on the Konkani platform.


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Innovation (?) in India

Vinay Dwivedi, Benaulim
Published Feb 21, 2026, 1:15 AM IST
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In India, technology innovation is majorly about strategic renaming. There have been some truly remarkable instances lately in India, the kind where you download something open-source, change the logo, give it a patriotic or Sanskritised name, and suddenly it becomes a revolutionary domestic breakthrough. Take the time an open-source browser like Brave was rebranded, relaunched, and celebrated as a major homegrown achievement, reportedly even earning prize money of Rs 75…

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