News for 'South Goa'

'Even Kasab didn't have...': Aaditya on security of rebel Sena MLAs

'Even Kasab didn't have...': Aaditya on security of rebel Sena MLAs

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs who support Shinde returned to Mumbai from Goa on Saturday evening on the eve of the Assembly session, and were lodged in a luxury hotel in south Mumbai, where Vidhan Bhavan, venue of the floor test, is located.

Sports Shorts: FC Goa move closer to semi-final spot

Sports Shorts: FC Goa move closer to semi-final spot

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to intensify in 12 hours

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to intensify in 12 hours

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

'Very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy at 2330 hrs IST of 9th June over east-central Arabian Sea near lat 16.0N & long 67.4E. Likely to intensify further & move north-northeastwards during the next 24hrs,' the IMD said in a tweet.

Why this RSS leader opposes the BJP in Goa

Why this RSS leader opposes the BJP in Goa

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'We do not oppose any parent admitting his child to any English school.' 'We are opposed to the government grants that are to be given to such institutions.' 'If local languages are to be kept alive, at least they have to be taught at the primary level.'

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

Liquor policy: Sisodia named as accused in fresh chargesheet filed by ED

Liquor policy: Sisodia named as accused in fresh chargesheet filed by ED

Rediff.com4 May 2023

This is the fourth supplementary and overall fifth charge sheet or prosecution complaint filed in the case by the ED before a designated special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in Delhi.

Alemao to move court against channel

Alemao to move court against channel

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Alemao said he doubted the claim of the people who had approached him with the scheme.

The Many Moods of S Jaishankar

The Many Moods of S Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

He may have spent his entire adult life in diplomacy, but doctorate in nuclear physics Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's face betrays both fusion and fission of his moods.

Travelling Across India On Your Stomach In Summer

Travelling Across India On Your Stomach In Summer

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The best summer foods of India

Southwest monsoon hits Goa, parts of Karnataka, TN

Southwest monsoon hits Goa, parts of Karnataka, TN

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

R D Singh, director of MET, said conditions are favourable for further advance of the monsoon into remaining parts of coastal and south interior Karnataka during the next 48 hours.

Unusual monsoon pics: Stormy winds lash out!

Unusual monsoon pics: Stormy winds lash out!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

We invited you to send in unique rain-themed photographs -- odd scenes that are captured on a lens for posterity -- to share with other readers. Here are some more responses!

RSS revolt in Goa: 300 Sanghis quit, vow to defeat BJP

RSS revolt in Goa: 300 Sanghis quit, vow to defeat BJP

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Upset with the removal of Subhash Velingkar as Goa RSS chief, over 300 Sangh workers have annouced that they will quit the organisation and vowed to "defeat" the Bharatiya Janata Party in the assembly polls next year if he is not reinstated.

BRICS 2016: Goa declaration focuses on tackling terrorism

BRICS 2016: Goa declaration focuses on tackling terrorism

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

It asked all nations to work together to expedite the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN General Assembly without any further delay.

'The sunset at Ashwem is breathtaking'

'The sunset at Ashwem is breathtaking'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Head to this North Goa beach to relax and enjoy!

BRICS logo draws Congress, AAP ire

BRICS logo draws Congress, AAP ire

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The Congress and AAP said the logo looks like the party symbol of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mehreen's Beautiful World Of Dressing

Mehreen's Beautiful World Of Dressing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

She knows her clothes and what they can do for her.

World rolls out mats to celebrate Yoga Day

World rolls out mats to celebrate Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Yoga was the mantra and asanas the discipline on Wednesday as millions across the globe and distant corners of India stretched for the skies and dived for their toes, breathed in and out -- mindfully -- and twisted and turned to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Yeh Hai India: All Set for Gudhi Padwa

Yeh Hai India: All Set for Gudhi Padwa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Preparations are underway for Gudhi Padwa -- the Maharashtrian new year celebrated in Maharashtra and Goa -- and the Mervekar family of Girgaum in south Mumbai is engaged in making various types of Gudhis for the occasion.

Is the Centre discriminating against South India?

Is the Centre discriminating against South India?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'Every Finance Commission creates its winners and losers' point out T N Ninan.

Manyata Dutt gets reprieve

Manyata Dutt gets reprieve

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

South Goa district administration on Tuesday granted time till March seven to actor Sanjay Dutt's wife Manyata, to explain as to why her residence certificate in connection with her court marriage should not be cancelled.

As BJP picks Cooch Behar votary for RS, Trinamool sees separatism

As BJP picks Cooch Behar votary for RS, Trinamool sees separatism

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to nominate Ananta Rai 'Maharaj', who has been demanding a separate state of 'Greater Cooch Behar' to be carved out of West Bengal, as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from the state, has kicked off a fresh storm with the ruling Trinamool Congress accusing the saffron party of fanning separatism in the state.

Special session of Maha assembly begins today with Speaker's election

Special session of Maha assembly begins today with Speaker's election

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The four-day old Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government will face the floor test on July 4 during the special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly beginning on Mumbai Sunday.

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan has fun on the beach

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan has fun on the beach

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Check out the other star arrivals at this beach party in Goa.

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

In a dramatic turn of events in May 2019, an Emirates aircraft en-route to Dubai was asked to stop while it was taxiing for a take off in Mumbai. The pilot was given no reason and ordered to immediately return to the parking bay. As the aircraft returned to the terminal, two passengers from the first class - Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita - were offloaded by the immigration authorities, who said the duo cannot leave the country. Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, was stunned. The man, who ruled the aviation sector for two and a half decades with an iron hand, did not expect to be offloaded in this fashion.

Louis Berger case: Chargesheeted Digambar Kamat alleges political vendetta

Louis Berger case: Chargesheeted Digambar Kamat alleges political vendetta

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Police on Thursday filed chargesheet in the Louis Berger pay-off scandal naming former Goa chief minister Kamat as the "prime conspirator".

No point in pursuing the case: Scarlett's mother

No point in pursuing the case: Scarlett's mother

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

Almost winding up her crusade against the flourishing drug trade in the coastal state, Fiona Mackeown, mother of slain British girl Scarlett Eden Keeling, has moved to an undisclosed destination in South Goa fearing for her life, allegedly from the drug mafia. "There is no point in continuing the fight if state police are not interested in cooperating. The men in uniform are busy leveling allegations against me rather than probing what I say," Fiona said.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Had frank talk about abnormal border situation with China: Jaishankar

Had frank talk about abnormal border situation with China: Jaishankar

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The relations between India and China cannot be normal if peace and tranquillity in border areas are disturbed, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

India scraps Rs 2,700 cr deal for South Korean minesweepers

India scraps Rs 2,700 cr deal for South Korean minesweepers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The defence ministry has scrapped the Rs 2,700 crore deal for acquiring two minesweeper vehicles from a South Korean firm after it was found that there were violations of tender conditions as agents were in the play.

Fadnavis, Shinde meet, BJP claims support of 170 MLAs

Fadnavis, Shinde meet, BJP claims support of 170 MLAs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Shinde and Fadnavis held a brief meeting at the latter's residence before both of them headed to the Raj Bhavan along with several BJP leaders.

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

After being caught in the perfect storm and conquering near death at sea four years ago, Abhilash Tomy has made seafaring history by coming second in the world's most difficult ocean race. As he sailed to the finish line to welcoming cheers, holding the Indian flag, his remarkable story tells us the amazing things human beings can do.

10 years in jail for Aussie paedophile

10 years in jail for Aussie paedophile

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

The accused was an important link in the scam with German national Freddy Peats, who operated the sex racket in Goa until his arrest in 1991, which subsequently led to his conviction five years later.

Man held for outraging Russian tourist's modesty

Man held for outraging Russian tourist's modesty

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

The incident occurred on Monday, when the accused stopped his jeep in the middle of the road and tried to drag the girl into his vehicle while she was walking towards her hotel, the police said.

Churchill swamp Mahindra United

Churchill swamp Mahindra United

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

The Goa team scored a 5-1 victory over the Mumbai champions in the I-League to prove that their Durand Cup triumph was no fluke.

Can India Afford To Frown At The Chinese?

Can India Afford To Frown At The Chinese?

Rediff.com20 May 2023

India would not be seen to be anything but rude with the Pakistanis. In the big picture, who is the bigger adversary right now? Who is the bigger pain in the neck? And who is it that is keeping more than 3,000 km of our borders active, throwing our military posture and deployments into imbalance? asks Shekhar Gupta.

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'I was under the illusion that this could never happen to me because my background was such -- corporate CEO, IIT professor, IIT alumnus, IIM...'

A million Nandigrams

A million Nandigrams

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Mining in Goa has brought companies and villagers head to head, says Sunita Narain.

Opening India-South Africa Test in Chennai

Opening India-South Africa Test in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

The first Test in the forthcoming three-match rubber between India and South Africa will be played at the Chidambaram stadium, Chepauk, in Chennai from March 26 to 30, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Wednesday.