The bad news was that there were nearly 278 million diabetics in the Asian region which had the maximum number of cardiac ailments, much more than in the west. Explained Dr. Brian Pinto (Director, Cathlab and Head of Cardiology, Holy Family Hospital), "The incidence of ...
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Stargazers and other enthusiasts in Goa patiently awaited their glimpse of the regular astronomical phenomenon - the Partial Solar Eclipse (PSE) on March 19. It looked like any normal eclipse but what was in store for the amateurs was something out of this world. The ...
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Public Relations Society of India, Goa Chapter hosted a seminar during its concluding session of National Council Meeting held at GCCI Chamber, Panaji on March 17. Present during the session were speakers drawn from various parts of the country including the National President of PRSI ...
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Society today, is in dire need of honest and sincere writers as in this world of mass communication, a writer encouraging falsehoods can easily mislead the masses.

Daniel F. de Souza is one such writer who has made an impact with his writings, in ...
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In a grueling battle of wits that lasted 10 rounds, Savoir Faire retained the coveted Brand Equity Quiz crown second year in a row at Pune. Held at Elysium Lawns at Koregaon Park, the Brand ...
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A devotional Music Recital of Bhajans and Kritis in Hindustani and Carnatic forms was performed by Manasi and Monisha, daughters of Mahadevan and Meenakshi at Sateri Temple-Chicalem, Santoshi Matha Temple-New Vaddem, Ayyappa Mandir-Mangoor and Vittal ...
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In a country where classical music is a living tradition, there are several presentations which draw immediate attention and appreciation for their content and superlative renderings. One such concert featuring Pandit Jasraj (vocals) and Athira ...
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Gallery Attic is presently hosting ’Laughter and Tears’ - the solo exhibition by Alexyz, one of Goa’s premier cartoonists. The exhibition consists of a collection of cartoons, caricatures and sculptures that depict Alexyz experiences of ...
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Commercially prepared baked goods such as cookies, cakes and pies, fast foods and processed foods, french fries, fried chicken, etc. sound very tempting and difficult to resist. But before you get tempted to binge on ...
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Porvorim, though a modern township, does not have its own municipality to handle its affairs but instead, is manned by two Panchayats, the "Salvador-Do-Mundo" and the "Penha-De-Franc" Panchayats. Firstly, the location of both these Panchayats ...
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The Sri Lankan cricket team skipper Mahela Jayawardene would be presently busy scripting his plans to win the World Cup in the West Indies. But Goa will fondly remember him and his team’s stay in ...
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Every year in summer, we witness an all too familiar spectacle. Hordes of adolescents scribble away feverishly in dusty exam halls around the country, as they prepare to face the ultimate nemesis of their fledgling ...
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