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54th IFFI to be held from November 20 to 28 in Goa

At 54th IFFI, Union Minister Anurag Thakur announced India's media & entertainment industry is 5th largest globally, growing 20% annually. Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award to be conferred on Michael Douglas. OTT awards introduced, 32 entries from 15 platforms, winner to get Rs.10 lakh.

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Fermented coconut and cashew fruit: the ancient spirits fuelling India’s craft alcohol boom

Recently, homegrown spirits have sprung up in abundance, changing the palates of young Indian drinkers and garnering international acclaim

The Guardian - UK

Chennaiyin FC keen to end FC Goa’s unbeaten streak

Chennaiyin FC will be eager to record a third consecutive win as it takes on FC Goa

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64 km between Devarkadra, Krishna rail line electrified

SCR electrified 64 route km between Devarkadra-Krishna rail line, part of Mahabubnagar-Munirabad new line project. The project is likely to reduce the distance between Secunderabad and Hubli, Goa and beyond by over 100 km.

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Shivamogga Airport: Flight cancelled due to technical snag

At Shivamogga Airport, a Bengaluru-bound flight with 50 passengers was cancelled due to a technical snag. Passengers were refunded or opted for tickets on future dates. The airport was inaugurated by PM Modi in Feb. and flight operations began in Aug. New routes to Hyderabad, Goa and Tirupathi will start…

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Hyderabad doctors save 18-month-old suffering from severe pneumonia, perform ECMO in flight from Goa

Team of doctors from Hyderabad flew to Goa in air ambulance to rescue 18-month-old child battling severe pneumonia. Within 24 hrs, child was transported back to Hyderabad for medical treatment. ECMO support was provided during flight. First-of-its-kind medical feat in India, child now making progress & will be discharged soon.

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Steps taken to fulfil licence conditions at Shivamogga airport, says B.Y. Raghavendra

Lok Sabha MP B.Y. Raghavendra said Shivamogga Airport's licence expires Nov 28 & steps taken to renew. A meeting held in Bengaluru to speed up process. Night landing facilities to be completed in 2 months & new routes to Tirupati, Goa & Hyderabad to be operational by Nov 22. Consultations…

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Goa-based hip hop artiste Tsumyoki nominated for MTV EMA

Nathan Mendes, Goa's 22-yr-old rapper, singer-songwriter, audio engineer, is pushing boundaries and adapting to multi-genre music. His debut album Message from the Moon, 13-track album, showcases his vocal range. He's the first and youngest artiste from Goa to be signed by Divine's Gully Gang Records and nominated for MTV European…

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National Games | Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi continues domination, hosts Goa win first gold medal

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

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India ready to host Olympics in 2036, no dearth of sporting talent in country, says PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that this year's sports budget is three times larger than the allocation made nine years ago and pointed out that India possesses an extensive pool of sporting talent and is ready to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

The Times of India

Goa National Games | Three athletes hospitalised after suffering injuries

“Two Rugby players and a weightlifter have been hospitalised after suffering injuries during sports events as part of the National Games in Goa,” a health official said on October 26. State Sports Minister Govind Gaude on October 26 paid a visit to the three players, interacted with them and assured…

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Bengaluru FC and FC Goa play out a goalless draw

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Indian Panorama selects three Bengali films but rejects three others linked to Ray- Sen-Ghatak

KOLKATA: The Information Broadcasting ministry’s list of selected films for the Indian Panorama, the flagship component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has some interesting inclusions and exclusions from Bengal. Two tribute films to Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak and a film based on a story by Satyajit…

The Times of India

Son of Chicagoans, Hersh Goldberg-Polin among five Hamas hostages with Illinois ties

The parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin were raised in Chicago. Of the 12 U.S. citizens seized by Hamas, five have Illinois connections — more than previously known.

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Kochi youth’s murder: police to visit Goa again to wrap up evidence collection

Kochia team from Ernakulam Town South police to visit Goa to collect evidence in connection with alleged murder of man from Kochi. DNA profiling done by local police, awaiting report from Thiruvananthapuram forensic lab. Five-member gang suspected to be involved in murder, last member nabbed from Palakkad. Dispute over drugs…

The Hindu

How Indian gin-makers are reinventing the London Dry gin

Since 2017, a bevy of home-grown brands in India brought their unique interpretation to gin, infusing it with a bouquet of Indian botanicals. Just as the market was beginning to get crowded, a wave of new gin brands have arisen, all crafting a narrative that seeks a return to the…

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Writers’ retreats are on the rise in India and storytellers are finding their muse — from Goa to Himachal

Writers’ retreats are on the rise in India — with big-name mentors, masterclasses on the beach, and yoga and heritage walks to spur the imagination. But is there value beyond networking and bragging rights?

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Yagna Balaji on her first writers’ retreat

Journalist and writer Yagna Balaji looks back at a five-day programme in Goa

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Volleyball bounces off the net of National Games in Goa

Despite India’s impressive early run in the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, where its men stunned former three-time champion South Korea and a higher-ranked Chinese Taipei before finishing sixth, volleyball will not be in the National Games which begin in Goa on October 26.

The Hindu

Santosh Trophy | Goa beats Kerala narrowly, progresses to the next round

Goa and Kerala progress to final round of Senior National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy. Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Railways top their respective groups. Goa remain unbeaten to top Group A standings. Results from Groups C-F.

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KERALA STATE ATHLETICS | Quartermiler Abiram breaks 18-year-old meet record

17-yr-old P. Abiram from Palakkad's Mathur Village won golds in State, district championships & broke 18-yr-old meet record in 400m at 65th Kerala State Schools Athletics. M. Jyothika from Palakkad won gold in women's 400m & K.C. Servan in men's discus throw. Abiram to run 100/200m & National Games in…

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Did you register for IFFI in Goa? Then your data might be public

The website of the International Film Festival of India has put up personal information and documents of registrants in plain sight.

The Hindu

Shivamogga airport to soon start flights to three new destinations

Bengaluru's Shivamogga airport, operational since Aug 31, will add direct flights to Goa, Tirupati & Hyderabad. Star Air, a regional airline, will start flights from Oct 29. Indigo operates daily flights between Bengaluru & Shivamogga. Airport built at ₹449.22 crore, expected to improve connectivity to Malnad region & tourist destinations.

The Hindu

NWKRTC launches new buses to meet festival rush

NWKRTC has added 500 buses to meet the festival rush, operating from various bus stands in Karnataka to various towns and outside. Special buses will run between Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Goa, Mumbai, Pune and other cities. Tickets can be booked online or via KSRTC mobile app.

The Hindu

Police arrest one more person in youth’s murder

The Ernakulam Town South police have arrested one more person in connection with the alleged murder of a man from Kochi in Goa two years ago but came to light only last month.

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