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The Day I Was Reborn

The Day I Was Reborn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We had been deceived by the clouds, taken to the brink of death, but saved by the Almighty.'

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

Noah Sadaoui dazzles in his ISL debut at FC Goa

Noah Sadaoui dazzles in his ISL debut at FC Goa

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The win against Chennaiyin FC also meant FC Goa are the only team this season to take home all the six points on offer from the first two matches. As a result, the club are currently at the top of the standings as well.

Goa Police visits house of Sonali Phogat's PA for probe

Goa Police visits house of Sonali Phogat's PA for probe

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The Goa police team reached Sangwan's residence on Sunday and made some enquiries there before leaving for Gurugram to conduct further investigation, sources said.

'We have defeated BJP's evil designs in Goa'

'We have defeated BJP's evil designs in Goa'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'There is no hard evidence, but our MLAs have been getting calls from industrialists and mining mafia in the state to quit the Congress and join the BJP.'

'No One Like You, Kareena'

'No One Like You, Kareena'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Dia writes a letter... Mouni sends a postcard...Kapil twins with family...

Moscow-Goa flight lands in Guj after bomb threat, all flyers safe

Moscow-Goa flight lands in Guj after bomb threat, all flyers safe

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

A Goa Police officer said the flight which took off from Moscow and was supposed to land at the Dabolim airport was diverted to Jamnagar due to a bomb scare.

ISL: FC Goa end six-match winless drought

ISL: FC Goa end six-match winless drought

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

At the half-hour mark, East Bengal appealed for a penalty, but a freekick was awarded at the edge of the box instead. Silva's strike from the set piece was punched clear by junior World Cupper Dheeraj Moirangthem.

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at their eclectic career of over two decades as their latest offering Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian leg of the Russo Brothers globetrotting spy universe series, drops on Amazon Prime Video on November 7.

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time. In every camp, we're getting closer to what he wants from us as a team. With time, training, and the level of coaching he has, I have no doubt we'll be a strong team in the qualifiers.'

Rashmika Misses Home

Rashmika Misses Home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Sara in the US...Shalini in Goa...Vikrant in Shanghai...

'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood, Some Exciting Projects'

'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood, Some Exciting Projects'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'Hopefully, in 10 years, I will cross over.' 'I'll be doing Hindi stuff, but hopefully, global projects too.'

Goodbye Skipper!

Goodbye Skipper!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'. 'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue chip B-School audience that MBB stood for "Marwadi by birth"!' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Shashi Ruia, co-founder of the Essar group who passed into the ages on November 25, 2024 in Mumbai.

Spate of bomb hoaxes continue, 30 flights threatened today

Spate of bomb hoaxes continue, 30 flights threatened today

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

More than 30 flights of various Indian airlines, including Vistara, Air India and IndiGo, received bomb threats on Saturday, according to sources.

TMC draws a blank in Goa polls

TMC draws a blank in Goa polls

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC), which contested the Goa Assembly elections for the first time this year, failed to make a mark in the coastal state.

Same address for Irani's husband's co, Goa bar: Cong

Same address for Irani's husband's co, Goa bar: Cong

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The controversial Silly Souls bar and restaurant operates from the same address -- House No. 452, Bouta Vaddo, Assagao -- from which a company controlled by Irani's husband and family, Eightall Food and Beverage, conducts its primary business, Chodankar said.

ISL: Late heroics by Kerala deny East Bengal in Kochi

ISL: Late heroics by Kerala deny East Bengal in Kochi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Kerala Blasters came back from a goal down to beat East Bengal 2-1 in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday.

Goa assembly's records from 1963 to 2000 destroyed: CM

Goa assembly's records from 1963 to 2000 destroyed: CM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

"I wanted to preserve them. But they were destroyed. I am sorry, this should not happen. Now since 2000, we are preserving the records and their digitisation is being done," Sawant said addressing a gathering on Monday.

Complaint against Goa cafe that Cong linked to Irani disallowed

Complaint against Goa cafe that Cong linked to Irani disallowed

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Goa Excise Commissioner Narayan Gad on Thursday disallowed a complaint demanding suspension of the excise licence of a restaurant which the Congress claimed was linked to Union minister Smriti Irani's family.

No Covid curbs in Goa on Christmas, New Year: CM

No Covid curbs in Goa on Christmas, New Year: CM

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Goa government will not impose any COVID-19-related restrictions till January 2 but will review the situation on January 3, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday after chairing a high-level meeting in Panaji.

ISL: Javi double helps Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa

ISL: Javi double helps Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The win ended BFC's five-match winless run as they jumped from 10th to eighth position, three points behind Chennaiyin FC.

A Thackeray Bahu Steps Out To Campaign

A Thackeray Bahu Steps Out To Campaign

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'When I see people's faces I can see that there is a certain sadness in their eyes which makes me unhappy as a person.' 'I want to see people happy in their lives.'

Utpal Parrikar Exposes BJP's Goa Faultlines

Utpal Parrikar Exposes BJP's Goa Faultlines

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The BJP has the cadres, organisation, and extensive funding. But in the absence of a towering political personality like Manohar Parrikar, the Goa outcome is hard to predict.

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

"I mentioned to sir (Ratan Tata) that the son of a fellow army officer was handicapped below the waist and needed a job," he told PTI from Pune where he now lives. "Vijay Bisht, son of my then colleague in M&G area HQ Lt Col B S Bisht, had sustained severe leg injuries after falling from a horse and I came to know he was looking for a job," he added. Tata said the needful would be done. And it was.

ISL: Much awaited Bengaluru v Mumbai clash ends in dud

ISL: Much awaited Bengaluru v Mumbai clash ends in dud

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Bengaluru FC held Mumbai City FC to a goalless draw to continue their unbeaten run and hold on to the top spot in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 in Mumbai on Wednesday.

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'That was my mistake.' 'Gautam Adani was not involved in forming the Maharashtra government.' 'Adani was not there in the meeting.' 'The meeting was at his guest house and we were sitting in his guest house.'

Meet The Stunning Spy Girls

Meet The Stunning Spy Girls

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Samantha and Matilda De Angelis got together to attend the London premiere and celebrate the upcoming releases of Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny.

Cocaine worth Rs 2,080 cr seized in Delhi, second big haul in a week

Cocaine worth Rs 2,080 cr seized in Delhi, second big haul in a week

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The drugs were hidden inside plastic packets of snacks with 'Tasty Treat' and 'Chatpata Mixture' written on them. About 20-25 such packets kept in cartons were recovered from a small narrow shop in west Delhi's Ramesh Nagar area, the official said.

Fire on cargo ship off Karwar under control, 1 crew member missing

Fire on cargo ship off Karwar under control, 1 crew member missing

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

The fire on a merchant vessel off the Karwar coast has been brought under control after more than 24 hours but one of the ship's 21 crew members was missing, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said on Saturday.

GST rates on host of goods rejigged

GST rates on host of goods rejigged

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Term life insurance policies, and senior citizens' health insurance premium are likely to be exempted from GST as most members of a state ministerial panel favoured cutting taxes to benefit the common man, an official said on Saturday. The GoM to decide on GST on health and life insurance premiums in its meeting on Saturday decided to exempt GST on premiums paid by individuals, other than senior citizens, for health insurance with coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh. However, 18 per cent GST will continue to be levied for health insurance cover of over Rs 5 lakh.

Census to begin next year, no decision on caste data

Census to begin next year, no decision on caste data

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The much-delayed decadal census exercise and the work to update the National Population Register (NPR) are likely to begin early 2025 and the data will be declared by 2026, thus changing future census cycles completely, official sources said.

Marriott to set up GCC in Hyderabad, 1st in hospitality

Marriott to set up GCC in Hyderabad, 1st in hospitality

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Marriott International will set up a global capability center (GCC) in Hyderabad, which will be its first such offshore unit in India and will help support Marriott's various operations across its global enterprise in 141 countries and territories. Marriott Tech Accelerator is also -- in all likelihood -- the first ever GCC from a hospitality major being set-up in India. While the company did not give details of the size of the center, senior state government officials said that the company will hire 300 people by the first quarter of the calendar year 2025.

Jet lag no worries as Brisbane Roar thump Dempo FC

Jet lag no worries as Brisbane Roar thump Dempo FC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Brisbane Roar to 5-1 win over Dempo FC in their opener at the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy on Saturday.

MiG 29K crashes over sea off Goa, pilot ejects safely

MiG 29K crashes over sea off Goa, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The aircraft was on a routine sortie over the sea off Goa.

We are in better physical shape now'

We are in better physical shape now'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The Indian senior men's team have begun their preparations for the upcoming friendly match against Vietnam, and head coach Manolo Mrquez believes his wards are in better physical shape now than in the September window.

Sonali Phogat case: Goa restaurant owner, drug peddler arrested

Sonali Phogat case: Goa restaurant owner, drug peddler arrested

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The suspected drug peddler, Dattaprasad Gaonkar, was detained from Anjuna after the accused duo "confessed" in their statement that they had procured drugs from him.

'A Boy And His Bae...'

'A Boy And His Bae...'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Disha goes bold... What Richa is dreaming of...Sidharth in a vintage stage of mind...

Goa's 2nd airport a big boost for regional aviation

Goa's 2nd airport a big boost for regional aviation

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Goa's second airport began operations last week and if all goes according to plans, the state will be the base for a new regional airline, Fly91. Promoted by the ex-executive vice-president of now grounded Kingfisher Airlines, Manoj Chacko, and Fairfax India's former head, Harsha Raghavan, the airline will offer no-frills buy on board product and serve unconnected routes with two ATR 72 aircraft. An application for the initial no-objection clearance was filed with the civil aviation ministry last week.

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A special quiz to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.