News for 'Old Goa'

Bengaluru CEO's husband says wasn't allowed to meet son for weeks

Bengaluru CEO's husband says wasn't allowed to meet son for weeks

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

The estranged husband of Suchana Seth, the AI start up CEO accused of killing her four-year-old child, on Saturday told Goa police she had not allowed him to meet their child for the past five Sundays.

'The Girls Said I Want To Play Football'

'The Girls Said I Want To Play Football'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'When the girls said they want to play football, the mothers were encouraging.' 'It was the fathers who were against the idea.'

Goa's Mendonca, 14, is India's 67th Grandmaster

Goa's Mendonca, 14, is India's 67th Grandmaster

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Goa's 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India's 67th chess Grandmaster by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant tests COVID-19 positive

Goa CM Pramod Sawant tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Sawant, 47, said he is asymptomatic and under home isolation.

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.'

Dual-mode tourist buses: Go Goa, the amphibian way

Dual-mode tourist buses: Go Goa, the amphibian way

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Amphibian buses have a capacity to carry 32 persons and cost Rs 2 cr. Amphibian Tours plans to introduce six such buses for tourists over a year

Swimming coach in troubled waters; faces rape case in Goa

Swimming coach in troubled waters; faces rape case in Goa

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Surajit Ganguly, a coach employed with the Goa Swimming Association (GSA), is accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl who was training under him.

Why rape victims were on beach late at night, asks Goa CM

Why rape victims were on beach late at night, asks Goa CM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The CM said that parents have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their children.

HC says Irani, daughter not owners of Goa cafe, slams Cong leaders

HC says Irani, daughter not owners of Goa cafe, slams Cong leaders

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court has said that Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera, Netta D'Souza along with others conspired to 'launch a tirade of false scathing and belligerent personal attacks' on Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani and her daughter, who are neither owners of the restaurant in Goa nor have they ever applied for the licence for food and beverages at the eatery, as alleged.

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

A day after taking the competitive medical exam, Meena on May 6 sent a text message to his parents saying that he did not want to study any further and was leaving home for five years, police had said.

Bumrah set to marry Sanjana Ganesan in Goa?

Bumrah set to marry Sanjana Ganesan in Goa?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Pune born Sanjana is a trained engineer and now sportscaster.

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The law officer said the money trail showed that Rs 45 crore "kickback" used in the Goa assembly elections came from four hawala routes.

Goa: 21-year-old commits suicide after MMS goes viral

Goa: 21-year-old commits suicide after MMS goes viral

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

A youth from Sattari taluka allegedly committed suicide after an MMS clip purportedly showing him and his girlfriend in a compromising position went viral.

B'luru CEO's note written with eyeliner shows rift with husband

B'luru CEO's note written with eyeliner shows rift with husband

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The note was not found in the bag where she had stuffed her son's body after killing him, he said.

Delhi HC seeks Smriti Irani's response to Twitter plea in Goa bar row

Delhi HC seeks Smriti Irani's response to Twitter plea in Goa bar row

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought the response of Union Minister Smriti Irani on a plea by microblogging site Twitter seeking certain clarifications in the court's earlier order by which it had directed social media giants to remove web links allegedly containing objectionable material against the BJP leader and her daughter.

Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Speaking after laying the foundation stone of the Bombay high court's new complex on land allotted by the Maharashtra government in Mumbai's upscale Bandra area, he noted the mega project was a collaboration between the state and the judiciary to provide modern infrastructure to citizens.

CEO mom shows cops how she packed son's body, refuses to confess murder

CEO mom shows cops how she packed son's body, refuses to confess murder

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Suchana Seth, the chief executive officer of an AI start-up arrested by Goa Police for allegedly killing her four-year-old son, was taken to the crime scene on Friday.

Defying age: Chhetri breaks ISL records

Defying age: Chhetri breaks ISL records

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

At 40 years and 126 days, Sunil Chhetri became the oldest hat-trick scorer in the ISL history

CEO-mom tried to kill self after smothering child to death: Police

CEO-mom tried to kill self after smothering child to death: Police

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The chief executive officer of an artificial intelligence start-up allegedly killed her four-year-old son at a service apartment in Goa and stuffed his body in a bag before taking it to neighbouring Karnataka in a taxi, the police said on Tuesday.

Goa sees record 83% voter turnout

Goa sees record 83% voter turnout

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

In the 2012 assembly elections, Goa had recorded an impressive 81.8 per cent voting.

HC asks Cong leaders to delete tweets linking Smriti Irani to Goa cafe

HC asks Cong leaders to delete tweets linking Smriti Irani to Goa cafe

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday issued summons to Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Netta D'Souza on a civil defamation suit filed by Union minister Smriti Irani seeking damages of over Rs 2 crore for allegedly making baseless allegations against her and her daughter.

ED questions Kejriwal's PA, summons AAP MLA

ED questions Kejriwal's PA, summons AAP MLA

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The agency had alleged in its earlier charge sheets that at least 36 accused, including former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Kumar, "destroyed, used or changed" 170 phones to conceal evidence of "kickbacks" worth thousands of crores of rupees in the alleged scam.

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A sudden downpour in Delhi caught citizens off guard and caused heavy waterlogging and traffic jams on Tuesday while Mumbai breathed a sigh of relief as showers stopped a day after heavy rain brought the metropolis to its knees.

How cabbie, ferrying CEO-mom, played key role in her arrest

How cabbie, ferrying CEO-mom, played key role in her arrest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Suchana Seth, the CEO of an AI start-up arrested for allegedly killing her four-year-old son, was quiet throughout her journey from Goa to Karnataka in a taxi, said the driver of the vehicle on Friday.

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Have You met Mr Tata, interacted with him? If you have, we would love to hear from you. Please mail your memories of your encounter with Mr Tata, complete with the date of the meeting, your full name, where you are based, what you do. And if you have a photograph of yourself with Mr Tata, please mail that too. Do mail your recollections to ReadersWriteIn@rediffmail.com

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.'

ISL: Goa go top after goal-fest in Mumbai

ISL: Goa go top after goal-fest in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

FC Goa returned to winning ways and rose atop the Hero Indian Super League table after 4-2 rout over Mumbai City FC, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Soccer: Winning start for FC Goa with 2-0 win over Army Green

Soccer: Winning start for FC Goa with 2-0 win over Army Green

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

A summary of all things football.

Excise case: ED names K Kavitha in fresh charge sheet

Excise case: ED names K Kavitha in fresh charge sheet

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The federal agency had arrested 46-year-old Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, from her Banjara hills residence in Hyderabad on March 15.

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.

Meet India's Paris Olympics-bound relay teams

Meet India's Paris Olympics-bound relay teams

Rediff.com6 May 2024

A low-down on the eight runners -- four men and four women -- who finished second in their qualifying heats to make the Olympic cut.

Ranji Roundup: Gujarat in command against Goa

Ranji Roundup: Gujarat in command against Goa

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.

Vijender's next pro bout on rooftop deck of casino ship in Goa

Vijender's next pro bout on rooftop deck of casino ship in Goa

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Will bout will offer viewers the glitz and glamour of Vegas-style boxing event

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'The Kerala BJP leadership is doing the job of clerical staff. What the boss orders, they just follow them.'

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Can see growth, especially in women's table tennis in India: Manika Batra on UTT

Goa: BJP rules out change in leadership

Goa: BJP rules out change in leadership

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The government is functioning 'very well' and all the alliance partners are firmly supporting Parrikar, who is undergoing treatment at Delhi's AIIMS, the BJP leader asserted.

FIRE Your Financial Dreams: Live Life on Your Terms

FIRE Your Financial Dreams: Live Life on Your Terms

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Are Financial Independence and Early Retirement two opposite ideas? Vatsal Ramaiya illustrates why these are not so in this series that offers a roadmap to living life on your terms.

British woman found dead in Goa; 1 held

British woman found dead in Goa; 1 held

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The woman's face was smashed with a blunt object. It is a case of murder, police said.

CEO-mom accused of killing son undergoes psychological tests

CEO-mom accused of killing son undergoes psychological tests

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Two empty bottles of a cough syrup were found in a Goa apartment, where a start-up CEO allegedly killed her minor son, indicating she may have given a heavy dose of the medicine to him in signs of a premeditated murder, even as she was subjected to psychological test to assess her mental state and help find the motive for the gruesome crime, the police said on Wednesday.

Digvijaya blames Congress leaders for Goa fiasco

Digvijaya blames Congress leaders for Goa fiasco

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

He said had the alliance with Goa Forward gone through, the Congress would have got majority in the state and that it was unfair to now make him a "villain".