Losing Goa
For decades, Goa occupied a singular place in the global imagination. It was not merely a beach destination, but a cultural mood ~ inexpensive, unhurried, and faintly detached from the commercial anxieties of modern tourism.
For decades, Goa occupied a singular place in the global imagination. It was not merely a beach destination, but a cultural mood ~ inexpensive, unhurried, and faintly detached from the commercial anxieties of modern tourism.
Addressing a press conference on Census 2027 in New Delhi, Narayan said the world's largest census will be conducted in two phases, with the first phase beginning on 1 April 2026.
Minors have come forward alleging that Soham Naik, son of a South Goa BJP councillor, manipulated, abused, and blackmailed them. The case is now with the Crime Branch, with POCSO and IT Act provisions invoked.
When Goa announced its entry into the world of Formula 4 racing, it was easy to dismiss the move as a glamorous diversion.
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has called for Goa to move beyond its casino-driven image and embrace ayurveda, yoga, and mental wellness tourism. Patanjali plans to set up its second-largest wellness centre in the state with support from the Goa government.
The BJP fell one seat short of the majority figure in Goa but is set to retain power in the state with the help of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak (MGP) and independent candidates.
He also stated that the swearing-in ceremony would be held as soon as possible, which has been delayed "because of Shigmo Utsav" being celebrated in Goa.
After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union ministers Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari and other senior leaders in the national capital, Sawant returned to Goa late Wednesday evening.
He also tweeted about his meeting with Manipur caretaker Chief Minister N Biren Singh during which he congratulated the latter on the BJP's stupendous victory in the Assembly Polls.
In the dying minutes, ATKMB desperately looked for a goal to trim the margin with substitute Kiyan Nassiri coming closest as he found the post from close range.
