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US company looking for Goan actor/actress for their American TV series

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  US company looking for   Goan   actor/actress for their American TV series Doha, Qatar:  A  Goan  actor  making  his or her way to the American TV series in the near future is a distinct possible. Thanks in a measure to the USA based Cpics original TV Series which is looking for  Goan  talent based in the Land of Opportunities. The hunt to find the actors/ actresses for the TV series started at full speed last month. Leading the search for  Goan  talent in the USA is California-based Cuncolim-born Milroy Goes. Milroy, who works as Production Assistant, reporting directly to the Producer, and as Digital Imaging Technician has set the ball rolling for the talent search. “ Good  News for Goans in America. I have to tell you that American Cpics Original TV Series will have a  Goan  Character in their next TV series.  For sure there is none in Hollywood now (  Goan  actor/Actress), but we are the first ones to introduce  Goan  in TV Series. There has been always an Indian Character but ne

Dutch international Nigel de Jong and his connection with Qatar and playing amateur golf in Doha Doha Golf Club Do it with

  Dutch international Nigel de Jong and his connection with Qatar and playing amateur golf in Doha Doha Golf Club Do it with passion or don't do it all. #Dedication , twitted former Dutch international Nigel de Jong @NDJ_Official some five years back. A lot has changed over the years for him on the football pitch. During this period he changed several clubs moving from Italian giants AC Milan to USA-based LA Galaxy followed by Turkey’s Galatasaray and later on Germany’s Mainz 05 and to finally land up in Qatar with Al Ahli. Currently, he is with another Qatari club Al Shahania and continues to be dedicated to his first love football but now is dividing time on the golf course to polish his skills with an aim to take it to another level. Currently, he is with another Qatari club Al Shahania and continues to be dedicated to his first love football but now is dividing time on the golf course to polish his golf playing skills and take it to another level. Nigel tested his skills last w

The changing face of Goa

   Sobit Amchem Goem is a song sung by Bhupinder Singh, the lyrics for which were provided by the great Goan poet Manoharrai Sardesai. It goes like this: “Sobit amchem Goem, Sundor amchem Goem, Madd-maddianchem, Nohiam-dorianchem, Duda zhorianchem,Torne xoktichem, Meklleponnachem, Munisponnachem, Soponn bhangrachem, Soponn bhangrachem Goem.” Goa is changing and the changes are taking place at a fast rate.  A number of factors are responsible for the changes. A lot of Goan youth, fed up with the lack of job opportunities which match their educational qualifications are migrating. We call them skilled workers. Where are they moving in search of employment? They are moving outside the state in search of employment, in bigger cities like Bangalore and Mumbai, to name a few which have jobs matching their educational qualifications. A few lucky ones move outside the country. Then there are the semi-skilled, who have been training in institutes or studied in educational institutions, yet, the

WTT Star Contender heads to Goa at Peddem Stadium in Mapusa from January 23 to 28

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WTT Star Contender heads to Goa at Peddem Stadium in Mapusa from January 23 to 28   The WTT Series is heading back to the beach in 2024 with the return of WTT Star Contender Goa. Set to be staged from 23-28 January at Peddem Indoor Stadium, the event will offer up a total prize pool of USD 250,000 as well as 600 World Ranking points for the winners. With things kicking off in a little over a month, the first entries have been confirmed. Cheng I-Ching is coming back another shot at the title after an impressive run in 2024 that saw her going all the way to the final. Last year the World No.18 surprised everyone as she carved her way through the draw, knocking out the likes of Hina Hayata, Elizabeta Samara and Miu Hirano before ultimately losing the title to Wang Yidi. Cheng will be after the same form as she steps out in India once again to defend the 420pts she picked up last March. The competition for the podium is already looking fierce with Shin Yubin currently standing on t

Join the Action: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football is Now LIVE!

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  Join the Action:  AFC  Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football is Now LIVE! The wait is over as the Official  AFC  Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football game is now LIVE for fans worldwide! Fans can now visit  the- AFC .com  or download the  AFC  LIVE app to play the game.   Fervent supporters of Asian football can start playing by creating their virtual squad featuring  AFC  Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ players with a virtual currency budget of 100 million, which will increase to 105 million during the Knockout Stage. Each squad will consist of 15 players in total with 11 players in the starting line-up and four bench substitutes. Fans can strategise, manage, and compete against users worldwide and join private leagues with their friends.   The game will last for the entire tournament and provides a thrilling platform for fans to showcase their strategic skills in team management by using transfers and boosters to earn more points based on the players’ real-life performances. At the end of

Qatar Welcomes 4 Million Visitors, a Five-Year High

    Qatar has crossed four million visitors, exceeding annual visitor numbers of the past five years. Announced by Qatar Tourism, the latest figures highlight the positive momentum of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM  and the country’s ongoing efforts and initiatives to promote its tourism sector.   Earlier this year, Qatar announced the seamless operation of the Hayya platform to unify and simplify visa processes for travellers who require a visa to enter Qatar. These efforts complement Qatar’s already open travel policies which see 95 countries granted visa on arrival. In addition, Qatar’s year-long calendar of events and captivating marketing campaigns have supported the increased tourism figures.   His Excellency, Mr. Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, said: “Qatar continues to demonstrate its appeal as a global tourism destination with its expanded tourism infrastructure, safety, and authentic Arabian hospitality. Qatar’s diverse tourism offering, with its 500km of

WANG CHUQIN DEFENDS WTT FINALS TITLE IN DOHA

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  WANG CHUQIN DEFENDS WTT FINALS TITLE IN DOHA Wang Chuqin has clinched victory at WTT Finals Men Doha 2023, defending his Men's Singles title in style. The World No.2 lifted the trophy following a decisive 4-0 (11-8, 11-9, 12-10, 11-7) win against top seed and World No.1 Fan Zhendong at the Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar Building on his success at Xinxiang 2022, Wang aimed to secure another Men's Singles title at the season-ending event. The grand finale took on added significance with the second seed facing off against the event’s 2021 champion.  Despite Wang trailing in the head-to-head record 3:9, the duo had split their previous two encounters, with each of those matches going the full seven-games distance. The final began at a competitive pace, with Fan initially taking the lead. However, Wang made a strong comeback, securing the opening game with a score of 11-8. As play unfolded, Wang maintained his dominance, displaying confidence and skill. Fan fought back in the third