Michael D'Souza, a non-resident entrepreneur, spoke about the need to preserve and enrich the Konkani language at the finals of the Konkani poetry presentation competition. The event, organized in collaboration with the World Konkani Centre, saw the participation of 31 children, 9 youths, and 8 senior citizens, showcasing the enthusiasm and dedication towards Konkani literature. With the support of Konkani enthusiasts, the event has completed 13 successful editions, with the contributions of over 2,000 participants and 3,200 poems, highlighting the vibrant and thriving Konkani literary scene.
Avantika Dassani, daughter of veteran actor Bhagyashree, is ready to make her Bollywood debut with "U Shaple Ki Gully" after starring in web series "Mithya". In an interview, she reflects on the advantages and disadvantages of being a star kid and shares her mother's initial discouragement towards her and her brother's decision to enter the industry. Despite this, her mother's ultimate advice was to be satisfied and proud of themselves no matter what happens.
On February 17, it was confirmed that Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny had died at a remote Arctic penal colony and his spokesperson claimed he was "murdered." However, it is unclear where his body is as an official note stated he died on February 16 but his body was not at the morgue when his lawyer and mother visited. The lawyer was told that his body was not there, leading to demands from his team for his body to be handed over to his family.