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Kala Academy was Goa’s cultural heart until Rs 75 cr govt renovation. ‘It is a tragedy’

Charles Correa’s Kala Academy escaped demolition but was nearly undone by a years-long renovation. ‘You shut us out of our space, changed our stage—someone needs to answer for this.’

Rs 1,500 crore & counting: How ancestral lands were grabbed in Goa, one fake heir at a time

Using fictitious ancestors, forged Portuguese-era deeds & compromised officials, land-grab syndicates targeted the Comunidade. SIT, ED probes are exposing the extent of rot.

Nightclub blaze exposes North Goa’s fire safety blind spots. From wooden shacks to narrow beach lanes

Panaji, Goa: The 6 December inferno at Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane has turned the spotlight on the state’s firefighting machinery, and the multiple...

After nightclub fire, Goa issues guidelines—mandatory fire dept NOC, occupancy limits, certified wiring

Nighclubs, restaurants, bars, etc must ensure smoke detectors, sprinklers, hydrants & fire extinguishers are functional, appoint a Fire Safety Officer for each shift.

Serendipity Arts Festival is inviting Panaji, its people to co-author a new cultural chronicle

Next week, Panaji will revisit London's Poems on the Underground tradition. In shuttle cabs moving between Serendipity Arts Festival venues, six poets will share verses through intimate performances.

Goa set to celebrate diversity at IFFI

Panaji to host a vibrant celebration of art, music, and cinema between 20 and 28 November.

IFFI returns to Goa for 55th Edition

Panaji to host the International Film Festival of India from November 20 to 28.

Utpal Parrikar looks headed for defeat on dad’s turf in Panaji, BJP likely to retain seat

This year’s Goa assembly poll was first that BJP contested since Manohar Parrikar’s death in 2019. Utpal had sought a BJP ticket from Panaji but was turned down.

In high-profile battle for Panaji, BJP has more at stake than just winning Goa’s capital

Battle against Independent Utpal Parrikar is unlikely to be a cakewalk for BJP’s seasoned politician ‘Babush’ Monserrate. But it's not just Panaji and pride that are at stake.

The big issue Goa parties always bet on to win power

Both Congress and BJP governments in Goa have fuelled the growth of casinos while in power, but vehemently demanded their removal while in the opposition.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Too early to draw lessons from US-Israel & Iran war, India monitoring like a hawk—Navy chief

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said that the ongoing conflict in West Asia illustrates that speed is no longer merely an enabler of warfare but a distinct capability.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.