Chronic joint pain after Chikungunya: What to expect and how to cope
Chikungunya spreads through Aedes mosquito bites. The Centres for Disease Prevention and Control reported 46 cases in 2025 in US. Symptoms appear within 4-8 days, including fever and joint pain. Joint pain can persist for years due to the immune system’s response. Mild exercise, hot or cold packs, and NSAIDs can help manage pain. Read…
Sushmita reveals she called OTT giants to ask for work
Sushmita Sen personally contacted OTT heads to announce her acting comeback after an eight-year break. She earned acclaim for portraying Gauri Sawant in ‘Taali’ and returned digitally with ‘Aarya’ in 2020. Sushmita believes life experiences during her hiatus enriched her artistic growth.
Now, a common exam for Goa board’s Class III-VIII students
Goa schools will implement a common exam for Classes III-VIII from October, as mandated by the Goa SCERT to standardize student assessment in line with the National Education Policy 2020. The compulsory exam, monitored by flying squads, requires schools to evaluate answer sheets and provide progress cards using SCERT guidelines.
State constitutes task force to tackle stray dog menace
Following the Supreme Court’s order on stray dogs, Goa’s AHVS has established a task force to tackle the issue. Director Veena Kumar stated that the task force will collaborate with civic bodies to formulate a coordinated management approach. Chaired by Dr. Nitin Naik, the committee includes representatives from both North and South Goa.
PIO peer calls for Clive of India statue in front of London’s foreign office to be pulled down
Baroness Debonnaire, a Labour peer of Indian heritage, has called for the removal of the Clive of India statue outside London’s Foreign Office. She argues that the statue inaccurately portrays India’s history and its relationship with Britain, particularly concerning the East India Company’s exploitative role.