Rupesh Samant

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I thought it was a movie shoot: Bizman on Sobhraj's arrest from Goa in 1986

I thought it was a movie shoot: Bizman on Sobhraj's arrest from Goa in 1986

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2022

Thirty six years down the line, the restaurant still continues to serve people and is famous as the place where Sobhraj was arrested.

Uniform Civil Code: Goa has its own version, but with a few flaws

Uniform Civil Code: Goa has its own version, but with a few flaws

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2022

Goa has been following the Portuguese Civil Code 1867, which is also called Uniform Civil Code.

Ready to withdraw from poll race if...: Utpal Parrikar

Ready to withdraw from poll race if...: Utpal Parrikar

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2022

Parrikar claimed that the denial of ticket to him is similar to the 1994 situation when attempts were made to throw his father out of the party.

Rafale jets will be inducted into Indian Air Force in 2 Years: Parrikar

Rafale jets will be inducted into Indian Air Force in 2 Years: Parrikar

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2015

Rafale deal will bring relief to IAF: Parrikar

Goa: Slain British teen's mother in dock?

Goa: Slain British teen's mother in dock?

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2008

If slain British girl Scarlette Eden Keeling's mother Fiona Mackeown is charged and convicted under a provision of Goa Children's Act for "neglecting" her minor daughter, she faces upto three years in jail or a fine of Rs 1 lakh. Section 8 (1) of Goa Children's Act, 2003, reads: "All children should be assured of safe environment. A safe environment is an environment in which he or she will not be abused in any way and his/her development will be nurtured."

Off-shore casinos trigger on-shore debates in Goa

Off-shore casinos trigger on-shore debates in Goa

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2007

Goa, India's only state where off-shore casinos are permitted, already has a off-shore casino operational on a ship near Panaji city.

Goa looks for political stability

Goa looks for political stability

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2007

A quick look at the tourist state's history shows that it ventured into political instability only after it attained statehood in 1987 and number of constituencies increased from 30 to 40.

Goa's prodigal son is making waves

Goa's prodigal son is making waves

Rediff.com   24 May 2007

The CM's son had rebelled against the Congress, but says will support the party in the coming elections.