South Goa teacher arrested for molesting six. But did he do it?

Manoj Phadte

In a strange case of ‘conspiracy’, a South Goa teacher, Manoj Phadte, has been arrested on account of molestation of five (later six) minor girls. After the FIR was lodged against him based on the complaints given by the students, it has come to light that the whole case may have in fact been fabricated […]

4 students drown in the quarry at Tuem. 3 found, search is on for 1 more

students drowned in the quarry

This weekend, a trekking expedition involving 40 students from Don Bosco High School in Tuem, Pernem turned tragic, when five students decided to go for a swim in the Tuem quarry. According to a report by Times of India, three bodies have so far been recovered, while the hunt is on for one more. There […]

So you want to study abroad? This might help you.

Study Abroad at Oxford University

The dream of many students in Goa these days is to study abroad. There was a time when students did this due to the quality of education or the choice of courses available there (rather lack of courses in India). Nowadays though, students choose to study abroad for exposure, the lifestyle and just to experience a […]

GIM celebrates 25 years of imparting knowledge to management students

knowledge

8th of August marked a very special occasion for the Goa Institute of Management Studies. Faculty members and students gathered together on campus to celebrate GIM day. The date was important because it was the 25th anniversary of the premier B-school for management studies. GIM is known for its fantastic courses and imparting of knowledge […]

Birthday party turns deadly for 4 students

Car Crash Kills 3

Four students from Goa met with a deadly accident in Assagao last night. Two boys and two girls. Ethan Viegas resident of Porvorim died on the spot. The car bearing registration number GA.05.3532 was driven by Ethan. The four were returning home from a party last night. The driver lost control of the vehicle and […]

Teachers are like candles – it consumes itself to light the way for others

“Mr. Nelson, Sir Thangachan, Miss or simply ‘Cher! as we fondly call them : teachers are the backbone of a child’s formative years at school. Today is the day we celebrate a special kind of people. Rare and so genuine, they are known to impart knowledge essential for every citizen to make their mark in […]

One with nature – Rewarding Eco-friendly schools

Spreading awareness and knowledge about sustainable development among children is essential for Goa’s future. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) took a step further and awarded schools for their work in the social, cultural and environmental spheres. Speaking at the award distribution of the Sustainability Tracking, Action and Reporting in Schools (STARS) project, Chairman of […]