News for 'Old Goa'

Is India Witnessing a Second Surge of COVID-19?

Is India Witnessing a Second Surge of COVID-19?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'Both the governments and people have to recognise that this is a long race, not a short sprint.'

CM Mamata backs East Bengal's bid for inclusion in ISL

CM Mamata backs East Bengal's bid for inclusion in ISL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

East Bengal finally got an investor with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announcing on Thursday a joint venture of the century-old club with city-based Shree Cement company and making a strong pitch for its inclusion in the Indian Super League this year.

Ranji round-up: Goswami, Majumdar tons lead Bengal rescue act

Ranji round-up: Goswami, Majumdar tons lead Bengal rescue act

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Sporting signs Japanese defender

Sporting signs Japanese defender

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Sporting Clube de Goa have signed Japanese defender Kenji Arai from Singapore Armed Forces to strengthen their weak defense for the next round of I-league, commencing from January.

Mahad tragedy: SUV found with 2 bodies; death toll rises to 28

Mahad tragedy: SUV found with 2 bodies; death toll rises to 28

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

With this, the death count in the August 2 night tragedy has gone up to 28, while 12 people are still missing.

How Modi government is helping COVID orphans

How Modi government is helping COVID orphans

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'We will ensure that every child is protected,' says Priyank Kanoongo, chairperson, NCPCR.

Tarun Tejpal spends night in lock-up with 2 murder accused

Tarun Tejpal spends night in lock-up with 2 murder accused

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal spent the night at a police lock-up in Panaji with two murder accused and an anti-social person, after he was arrested by the crime branch.

Tarun Tejpal arrested on charges of rape

Tarun Tejpal arrested on charges of rape

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

A sessions court in Goa on Saturday rejected Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal's anticipatory bail petition and sent him to14-day police remand in connection with the sexual assault case against him.

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The market for vinyl collapsed with the advent of CDs in 1982. But LPs, as they were fondly called, have made a comeback in the past ten years, with certain editions costing quite a packet

Gandhi wanted Jinnah as PM, but Nehru refused, says Dalai Lama

Gandhi wanted Jinnah as PM, but Nehru refused, says Dalai Lama

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Jawaharlal Nehru had a "self-centred attitude" to become India's first PM, claims Dalai Lama.

My child will have surname Mirza Malik, says Sania

My child will have surname Mirza Malik, says Sania

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

ania Mirza would want her child's surname to be 'Mirza Malik'.

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'

Modi-Shah are ruthless to political opponents

Modi-Shah are ruthless to political opponents

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Neither Modi nor Shah had held legislative or executive power in Delhi before 2014. They have no training in appealing to the diversity of India as represented in Parliament. Their prism is the provincial politics of Gujarat. An exclusive excerpt from Vinay Sitapati's fascinating new book, Jugalbandi: The BJP Before Modi.

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Sexual assault case: Tarun Tejpal gets bail

Sexual assault case: Tarun Tejpal gets bail

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted regular bail to Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal in a sexual assault case filed by his colleague with a warning that it will be cancelled if he tries to tamper with evidence or induce witnesses.

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'If I am able to inspire at least one student in this country with the Spirit of India run, I will feel that my purpose is served.'

Indian Football Roundup: Myanmar knock India out of Gold Cup

Indian Football Roundup: Myanmar knock India out of Gold Cup

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Hosts Mumbai City FC suffered their third defeat in a row after going down 0-2 to North East United FC in a lop-sided Indian Super League game, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Remo to appear before police after January 8

Remo to appear before police after January 8

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Hours after Goa Police issued a look out notice against him, pop singer Remo Fernandes told investigators he would be available for questioning after January 8.

Nirupam sparks row, compares K'taka Guv to dog in tweet

Nirupam sparks row, compares K'taka Guv to dog in tweet

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The Congress leader later tweeted an apology.

Irom Sharmila to contest against Manipur CM

Irom Sharmila to contest against Manipur CM

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Sharmila will contest from Thoubal seat, convenor of her party People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance Erendro Leichonbam, said.

Show cause notice to Manyata

Show cause notice to Manyata

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

South Goa district administration on Monday issued show cause notice to Sanjay Dutt's wife Manyata seeking clarification why her residence certificate submitted in connection with her court marriage should not be cancelled.

Want Ganguly in BJP to clean bowl TMC: Dinda

Want Ganguly in BJP to clean bowl TMC: Dinda

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Former Bengal pace spearhead Ashoke Dinda, who is fighting from the Moyna constituency in Purba Medinipur district, said the BJP desperately wants BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly to join the party.

What happens when a BJP leader is made governor...

What happens when a BJP leader is made governor...

Rediff.com18 May 2018

If you thought Vajubhai Vala's invitation to BSY was a one-off, think again :))

#Throwback Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's life

#Throwback Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's life

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Happy birthday, Amitabh!

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

All rumours regarding the premature death of the art market have proven to be just that -- rumours -- with a healthy appetite for masters pushing prices up. Kishore Singh reports.

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

We are letting BJP close its hands around democracy's throat

We are letting BJP close its hands around democracy's throat

Rediff.com26 May 2018

'Already, the BJP treats the Constitution like the unpopular old uncle at the party, whom everyone pays lip service to and then proceeds to ignore,' says Mitali Saran.

This is NO country for young men

This is NO country for young men

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

As political leaders go, Goa's Chief Minister, the 57-year-old Manohar Parrikar, is an unusual specimen of the species. He might be the only Indian Institute of Technology graduate among India's chief ministers past or present, is a former classmate of Nandan Nilekani's, and is the sort of well-mannered host you can expect to observe social niceties.

This is NO country for young men

This is NO country for young men

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

As political leaders go, Goa's Chief Minister, the 57-year-old Manohar Parrikar, is an unusual specimen of the species. He might be the only Indian Institute of Technology graduate among India's chief ministers past or present, is a former classmate of Nandan Nilekani's, and is the sort of well-mannered host you can expect to observe social niceties.

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Quite a few Hindi movies have explored different shades of the landlord-tenant relationship in passing or purposefully.

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