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X User Claims Foreigners ‘Avoiding’ Goa; State Files Police Complaint

In a recent development, the Goa government has lodged a police complaint against Ramanuj Mukherjee, an entrepreneur and founder of an educational platform, following a social media post in which he criticised the state’s tourism industry. The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral, sparking controversy over Goa’s tourism appeal. Also Read: Charter Flights Attract Tourists From New Global Destination To Goa: Tourism Department The Goa Tourism Department alleged that Mukherjee’s post spread “false data” that has not only disturbed local businesses but also created a sense of alarm within the community. According to the complaint filed by Rajesh Kale, Deputy Director of Tourism, Mukherjee’s claims could have “potential ramifications for Goa’s tourism sector”… Read More »X User Claims Foreigners ‘Avoiding’ Goa; State Files Police Complaint

UCEED 2025 Date Extended, Check Details

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has extended the registration date for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam (UCEED) 2025 and Common Entrance Exam for Design 2025. Candidates can register on the official website of the institute by 5 pm on the last date. The exam is scheduled for January 19, 2025 from 9 am to 12 noon.  Applicants will be required to pay a registration fees of Rs 4,000 to complete the application process. For female candidates and those belonging to the SC, ST and PwD categories, the registration fees is Rs 2000. The admit cards will be available for downloading from January 3, 2025. The last date for rectification of discrepancies in the admit… Read More »UCEED 2025 Date Extended, Check Details

“Pakistan Won’t Play ICC Events, If India Don’t Come For Champions Trophy”

The India vs Pakistan tussle off the cricket pitch has started once again. This time the issue in the Champions Trophy, that is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2025. According to several reports, India will not be travelling to Pakistan and a hybrid model of hosting is being worked out.  In response to these reports, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi did not hold back in expressing his disappointment. “In recent years, Pakistan has extended numerous good gestures. However, we hope we are not expected to always do so,” Naqvi, who also serves as the interior minister, told reporters in Lahore, as quoted by Geo News. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has sad… Read More »“Pakistan Won’t Play ICC Events, If India Don’t Come For Champions Trophy”

Midas Man: Brian Epstein Biopic Reveals What Made The Beatles Manager So Brilliant

A few minutes after I took my seat at an advanced screening of Amazon Prime’s Brian Epstein biopic, Midas Man, I found myself engaged in Beatles chat with the chap next to me. I wasn’t surprised to find a fellow Fab Four fanatic at such an event. But I was surprised when I realised I was speaking with the legendary presenter Paul Gambaccini, a man who, I was soon to discover, met not only John, Paul, George and Ringo, but also original drummer Pete Best and bassist Stuart Sutcliffe’s sister. Or “five and a half Beatles”, as he put it. As the lights went down and we readied ourselves, Gambaccini whispered that he hoped this… Read More »Midas Man: Brian Epstein Biopic Reveals What Made The Beatles Manager So Brilliant

Indian Man Wants Elon Musk To Convince US President-Elect Donald Trump For H-1B Visa Reforms

<p>X owner Elon Musk has supported US President-Elect Donald Trump during this election quite vocally and it is likely that Trump would return the favour in some manner. In hopes of that turning into reality, an Indian man took his chance to convince Musk to call in that favour. Sanjeev Ranjan while referring to Musk wrote, “It took you 10 years to obtain citizenship in the USA, including your undergraduate and master’s studies. You moved to the US in 1992 and became a US citizen in 2002.&rdquo;</p> <p>He added, &ldquo;Please do justice for Indian-born H-1B visas.&rdquo;</p> <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”> <p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>Dear <a href=”https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@elonmusk</a>, <br /><br />Congratulations 🎉 on winning the election! It took you 10… Read More »Indian Man Wants Elon Musk To Convince US President-Elect Donald Trump For H-1B Visa Reforms