'Congress is not afraid of BJP poachers'

'This is a new Congress. Let the BJP be warned.' Former Goa chief minister and senior Congress leader Digambar Kamat, who celebrated his 68th birthday on March 8, tells Rediff.com that his party......

Goa Cong says talks on with AAP, claims support from MGP

Congress claimed on Wednesday that talks were already underway with the Aam Aadmi Party for obtaining support for government formation in Goa if there was a hung assembly. Counting of votes......

BJP, Cong seek new allies as exit polls predict hung assembly in Goa

Ahead of counting of votes, Goa witnessed hectic political activities on Tuesday as parties got down to formulating their strategies keeping in mind possible post-poll scenarios. Photograph:......

HC backs speaker, rejects plea to disqualify 12 defector Goa MLAs

The Goa bench of the Bombay high court on Thursday upheld the Goa assembly speaker's order dismissing two petitions seeking the disqualification of 12 MLAs who left their respective parties and......

Onion prices may decline by half in 2 weeks

Excessive rain during monsoon and extended showers in the post-monsoon period damaged about 30 per cent of the crop. Onion prices are likely to decline by 50 per cent in the next two weeks, as......

Tech Mahindra's journey with Satyam so far

While the acquisition helped Tech Mahindra add $1.2 billion to its top line, it took almost eight quarters to do so; the company also spent around $200 million in legal fees.  There are......

Abid Ali Neemuchwala: A CEO in the making

Abid Ali Neemuchwala, 48, created waves when he announced his decision to quit Tata Consultancy Services in February. Having worked at India’s largest information technology services provider......

IT services industry goes slow on fresh recruitment

According to sectoral body Nasscom, the IT and business process management sector employs 3.1 million people, including around one million women. The information technology services sector, after......

Goa Cricket Association duped by ex-officials

Goa Cricket Association has filed an FIR against its former office-bearers including president, in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 28 lakh in 2008-09. The complaint has been lodged by GCA......