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In Photos | Goa election 2022: Glimpses from the December 9, 1963, assembly election - Goa’s first as part of Independent India
The first democratic election in Goa and Daman & Diu was held on December 9, 1963, 720 days after liberation - on December 19, 1961 - from 450-odd years of Portuguese colonial rule. A total of 150 candidates (including 61 independents) contested the 28 assembly seats in Goa and one each in Daman & Diu. Back then, Goa had 3,28,071 voters and 427 polling booths while Daman & Diu had 13,083 and 8,886 voters and 16 and 11 polling booths, respectively. In Goa, the largest constituency was Mandrem with 14,662 voters, and Panjim was the smallest with 8,551 voters.
BUSINESS
Immigration Series Photos: 5 countries that offer Startup Visas
Several countries offer startup visas, a conditional residence permit inviting entrepreneurs who either raise funding and/or are looking for a permanent stay afterwards.
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9 Countries that are offering Citizenship by Investment
Worldwide, nearly 30 countries offer residence- and/or citizenship-by-investment programs. Currently, there are only 9 countries that provide a direct route to citizenship based on investment.
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Diwali: Here are some fascinating gift ideas this festive season
For ages, sages and scholars have underlined the importance of giving. The appropriateness of giving and the dignity of giving. The giving-rewards registered in heaven and the generous-returns that giving ensures. This festive season, do not pass on old gifts. Pick interesting things. Choose the gift carefully and give lavishly. Beyond family and friends, think of those in need. Of those to whom life has been unkind. Share joys with them also, please. Here are a few fascinating gift ideas for this festive season.
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International Coffee Day | 7 best coffee cities in the world and their top cafés
October 1 is celebrated worldwide as International Coffee Day. Haven't all of us wondered how to make the world's best coffee? We list seven cities and their top cafés who do it better than most of us. So, buckle up and smell the coffee!
