5+ hour, 24+ min ago   (168+ words) India’s ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, becoming the country’s 45th world heritage site. The decision was finalised during the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held…...

8+ hour, 13+ min ago   (1819+ words) On Parents’ Day, single parents share the challenges, choices, and realities of taking on two roles RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT NETWORK Single parents take on the role for different reasons. Some find themselves raising children alone after the death of a…...

8+ hour, 11+ min ago   (394+ words) DR R. G. WISEMAN PINTO The incidence of cancer is rising across the world, including India and Goa. India records around 1.57 million new cancer cases annually, while Goa reports approximately 1,700 new cases every year. India and Goa need affordable cancer screening, diagnosis,…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (660+ words) KALYANI JHA | NT BUZZ For centuries, the story of Parashurama creating Goa by pushing back the Arabian Sea has been accepted as the origin of the Konkan coast. But in his latest book, ‘Govyatil Parashuram Katha va Brahmani Itihaslekhan’ (The…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (408+ words) Residents of Kalayvillage in Sanguem taluka have alleged that government aframento land located within the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is being illegally sold after being divided into plots by persons claiming ownership of the property. They have sought an inquiry…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (257+ words) The extended edition of ‘Swaramangesh Returns’, organised by Swastik Cultural Association, concluded recently at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panaji. The day-long festival featured performances by accomplished as well as emerging artists. The morning session commenced with Hindustani classical…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (458+ words) World Brain Day is observed today, July 22. Although a key organ in the human body, brain health is often overlooked until an illness or injury occurs DR. VAILANKI NAZIRA RAPOSO Observed annually on July 22, World Brain Day is a global…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (658+ words) Two plays on the life of Goa’s freedom struggle’s first martyr Bala Raya Mapari were recently staged as part of the National Theatre Festival organised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi KALYANI JHA | NT BUZZ Two Goan plays – ‘Vande Mataram: Desh…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (171+ words) Newly crowned FIFA World Cup champions Spain were accorded a heroes’ welcome on their return to Madrid, with an estimated two million fans lining the streets to greet the squad. La Roja secured their second world title after defeating defending…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (694+ words) Nadda has assured us of internal talks, says CJP New Delhi: White clouds of teargas hung over the Parliament, and the insistent chant of slogans echoed from restive youth fighting police batons on an unprecedented Monday of highs and lows....