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What a new film tells us about dealing with deathSubscriber Only
March 18, 2023 12:16 IST
The Last Ecstatic Days explores the beauty of vulnerability and how we want to leave the world when we die.
Sun, Mar 19, 2023
‘Meri Pooja mil gayi’: The story of a missing girl and the cop who never stopped looking for herSubscriber Only
August 06, 2022 21:40 IST
Rajendra Dhondu Bhosale, who retired from Mumbai Police seven years ago, was haunted by the case of Pooja Gaud, the lone girl he hadn’t managed to trace. Now there is closure.
Mon, Aug 08, 2022
Goa goes into huddle to find way around Karnataka slaughter lawSubscriber Only
December 24, 2020 01:29 IST
With Maharashtra passing the anti-cattle slaughter act four years ago, Goa relies solely on Karnataka for bulk of its beef consumption — supplied either through transport of live buffalo and bull or carcass from the neighbouring state’s abattoirs.
Thu, Dec 24, 2020
Much ahead of elections, a promise: Vote for Goa Forward Party, get compulsory siesta hourSubscriber Only
December 02, 2020 04:49 IST
Speaking at a press meet, Goa Forward Party leader and former BJP ally Vijai Sardesai said that if made chief minister, he would ensure a compulsory siesta hour anytime between 2 and 4 pm.
Wed, Dec 02, 2020
Goa academics, authors back prof, write to Governor on ‘repression of academic freedom’Subscriber Only
November 12, 2020 02:18 IST
In a separate letter to Koshyari, Goa University teachers pointed to “safety concerns” for Singh based on hate messages she continues to receive.
Thu, Nov 12, 2020
FIR against Goa professor for ‘outraging religious feelings’Subscriber Only
November 10, 2020 05:27 IST
The case was filed on a complaint by Rajiv Jha, of Rashtriya Hindu Yuva Vahini's Goa unit.
Tue, Nov 10, 2020
FIR against Milind Soman; Poonam Pandey gets bail: ‘Freedom to express’Subscriber Only
November 07, 2020 03:46 IST
Soman, who turned 55 on Wednesday, had posted a photograph of him running nude by a beach in Goa, captioned “55 and running!” The photograph was clicked by his wife.
Sat, Nov 07, 2020
Complaints of sexual harassment in Goa’s Arambol beach belt, cops say taking them ‘seriously’Subscriber Only
November 04, 2020 01:24 IST
In two cases, a 78-year-old Ukrainian and a 36-year-old Belarus national, have approached Goa Police and made a complaint at the beach police outpost.
Wed, Nov 04, 2020
Goa law college stands by professor, tells ABVP teacher will not be sackedSubscriber Only
November 03, 2020 05:45 IST
Outsider has no locus standi to raise such objections, rules committee after probing complaint that teacher 'promotes socially hateful thoughts about a particular religion'
Tue, Nov 03, 2020
Goans’ Night Protest Against Infra Projects: ‘This is not the land to destroy…we do not accept pollution’Subscriber Only
November 03, 2020 02:19 IST
Earlier this week, the South Western Railway started laying tracks at a village in Goa, leading to environmentalists groups calling the midnight protest.
Wed, Nov 04, 2020
ABVP seeks action against Goa professor, many profs back herSubscriber Only
October 24, 2020 05:50 IST
Confirming that the letter was sent, ABVP’s Naik said, “We have evidence. In her lectures, she was teaching many anti-religious things.”
Sat, Oct 24, 2020
Pandemic, distress, a broken phone: How a family in Goa lost their 16-year-old sonSubscriber Only
October 23, 2020 04:54 IST
The father, who drives a private bus, says his son, a Class 10 student of a government school in the village, used a smartphone to attend his online classes. On October 11, the phone screen broke, but the boy kept it to himself, telling his mother only a couple of days later.
Fri, Oct 23, 2020
Clerical error leaves civil, public post-holders out of grievance redressal mechanism in Goa: ex-LokayuktaSubscriber Only
October 22, 2020 01:38 IST
According to Prafulla Kumar Misra, the definition of a ‘public functionary’ — against whom a complaint of maladministration can be raised — in the Act does not include any person appointed to a civil or public service or a post in connection with the affairs of the state.
Thu, Oct 22, 2020
Explained: Here’s how Goa’s beach shack tourist economy worksSubscriber Only
October 21, 2020 16:06 IST
The bulk of Goa’s average annual 7.8 million tourists head to the coastal belts, and beach shacks are considered to be a major attraction. This year, however, the Covid-19 pandemic presents unusual uncertainties and challenges.
Wed, Oct 28, 2020
Goa govt approves new tourism policySubscriber Only
October 15, 2020 05:21 IST
With the cabinet’s approval, the next step is to have a legislation which will see the board headed by the tourism minister taking over. This means that several tourism committees will be dissolved.
Fri, Oct 16, 2020
Goa Lokayukta leaves a dejected man: Might as well abolish postSubscriber Only
October 06, 2020 04:30 IST
“If you ask me in one sentence my experience in dealing with these complaints as Lokayukta in Goa, I will say they should abolish the institution of Lokayukta,” Justice Prafulla Kumar Misra Misra told The Indian Express.
Wed, Oct 07, 2020
Goa Lokayukta: Either they (govt) do not read the Act deliberately, or advice given to them is not based on proper readingSubscriber Only
October 06, 2020 02:35 IST
Retired Justice Prafulla Kumar Misra calls for urgent interventions in giving “teeth to the institution of Lokayukta” and speaks of his disenchantment, as the state government has “till date has not executed a single Lokayukta report” he has recommended.
Wed, Oct 07, 2020
Rise in bookings, new rules: October is ‘litmus test’ for Goa tourismSubscriber Only
October 05, 2020 03:57 IST
The industry can also be explained through the demographics. While annual footfall is 80 lakh, only 10 to 12 lakh are foreign tourists, who usually stay through charter rates and for a longer period of minimum 14 days.
Mon, Oct 05, 2020
HC upholds acquittal of six accused in 2009 Goa blastSubscriber Only
September 20, 2020 06:27 IST
“Suspicion, howsoever grave, can never take place of proof which is required in such matters,” the bench said.
Sun, Sep 20, 2020
Elvis Gomes quits as AAP Goa convenor, says will work at grassroots levelSubscriber Only
September 19, 2020 02:00 IST
Elvis Gomes' decision — which was informed to the party’s state executive committee on Thursday --- comes days after AAP's Goa unit general secretary Pradeep Padgaonkar resigned.
Sat, Sep 19, 2020
HC suspends bailable warrant against Tejpal rape victim by trial courtSubscriber Only
September 10, 2020 02:10 IST
The warrant was issued with a bond of Rs 5,000, with sufficient sureties for the victim’s attendance in court for her cross-examination.
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
String of burglaries in Goa defence colony has war veterans worriedSubscriber Only
September 08, 2020 02:43 IST
At least three delegations of retired defence officers have met three different sets of police officials over the decade. But residents say no patrol vehicle has been sent till date.
Tue, Sep 08, 2020
Goa minister Nilesh Cabral takes queries, hears concerns over webinarSubscriber Only
September 02, 2020 01:57 IST
While Cabral was “not able to fully satisfy his audience”, the panelists agreed that the initiative was a first and much needed step in engagement.
Wed, Sep 02, 2020
Now stable, Ayush minister returned ‘from doors of death’, says Goa health ministerSubscriber Only
August 22, 2020 02:46 IST
Plasma stock dipping, state takes Shripad Naik's recovery as example, appeals for donation
Sat, Aug 22, 2020
Goa’s most famous banyan up again, with push from across the world — ‘she was not just a tree’Subscriber Only
August 20, 2020 05:30 IST
Several attempts later, with many ropes splintering, Goans pulling a prayer and foreigners whistling, the main hulk of the tree was pulled from the ground and made to stand again.
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