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STRENGTH IN EVERY STEP

Incredible Goa

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April 2025

THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF HELNA APTE

- By Rajesh Ghadge

STRENGTH IN EVERY STEP

From an overweight teenager to a six-pack-touting, globe-trotting fitness trainer and entrepreneur, Helna Apte's story is a testament to perseverance, self-belief, and lifelong learning. Today, she stands tall as one of Goa's most inspiring fitness professionals, balancing roles as a mother, a wife, and a wellness coach. But the road to where she is now was anything but easy. Born to Malayali parents and raised in Mumbai, Helna's journey began in hospitality. After completing her hotel management degree, she worked in the front office of renowned hotels such as Leela Palace, Bangalore, and Renaissance Mumbai (now Westin Powai), eventually becoming a duty manager. Her transition from hospitality to fitness was not immediate-but rather, a journey sparked by personal transformation.

"I was an overweight teenager. At 15, I decided I didn't want to feel sluggish anymore," Helna recalls. Without access to proper guidance back then, she tried extreme diets that led to a health scare and hospitalization. "That's when I knew I had to take control and educate myself."

Even while building a career in hotel sales and business development for travel startups, Helna's real passion remained fitness. She began studying international fitness programs, following experts like Chris Gethin and Rujuta Diwekar, and applying their methodologies to her life. Eventually, the transformation was visible-so much so that friends began seeking her help for their own fitness journeys.

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IFCA AND TPCI LAUNCH 'VIKSIT BHARAT: INDIAN CUISINE IN 2047"

The Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA), in collaboration with the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), has launched a groundbreaking national contest - \"Viksit Bharat: Indian Cuisine in 2047.\"

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1 min

November 2025

Incredible Goa

Incredible Goa

GCCI WOMEN'S WING HOSTS SUCCESSFUL UDYAMSTREE LOAN FAIR

Marking Women Entrepreneurs Day with purpose and impact, the GCCI Women's Wing, in collaboration with DRDA South, successfully organised the UdyamStree Loan Fair, a dedicated platform to enhance financial access for women-led enterprises in Goa.

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1 mins

November 2025

Incredible Goa

Incredible Goa

THE ORCHID AWARDS 2026 - CELEBRATING GOA'S EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN

Founded in 2011 by Asha Arondekar, the Orchid Awards stand as Goa's most exclusive platform dedicated to honouring women achievers across generations and sectors.

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1 mins

November 2025

Incredible Goa

Incredible Goa

CHARTING GOA'S NEXT MARITIME CHAPTER

A Conversation with Capt. Tamal Roy

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5 mins

November 2025

Incredible Goa

GOA SECTION SHINES AT IFFI 2025 WITH FILMS, FLOATS & CULTURAL SHOWCASE

As Goa prepares to host the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) from November 20 to 28, the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) has unveiled a vibrant, Goa-forward line-up that puts local cinema, culture, and community engagement at centre stage.

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1 mins

November 2025

Incredible Goa

Incredible Goa

GREEN CERTIFICATIONS

Made Easy with FRP Products in Your Property

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2 mins

November 2025

Incredible Goa

Incredible Goa

HOSTING THE ELITE

How the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa Is Rewriting India's Sports Story

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3 mins

November 2025

Incredible Goa

Incredible Goa

THE RISE OF PERSONAL AI

Why Your Next Assistant Will Know You Better Than Your Phone Does

time to read

3 mins

November 2025

Incredible Goa

Incredible Goa

IFFI 2025

Goa's Festival of Cinema Returns Bigger, Bolder and Closer to Home

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7 mins

November 2025

Incredible Goa

Incredible Goa

NEW LEADERSHIP DUO TO STEER ASSOCHAM GOA TOWARDS 'VIKSIT GOA 2037'

ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India) has announced a dynamic new leadership team for its Goa State Council, with Dr. Sagar Salgaocar, Managing Director of Geno Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., taking charge as Chairman, and Shri Mangirish Salelkar, CEO of Umang Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd., appointed as Co-Chairman.

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1 min

November 2025

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