Reliving the Portuguese terror in Goa

  Published in Britain by Constable & Robinson and in America and Canada by Dell in July 2005, this is an excerpt from Richard Zimler's novel, Guardian of the Dawn, set during the Inquisition......

If All Of India Was Like Goa...

The intrinsic inclusivity of Goa is the key to its great attraction, observes Rahul Singh. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com There are few places where Christmas and the New Year are......

Activist claims Goa bar owner had lease agreement with Irani-linked co

Social activist Aires Rodrigues during a hearing before Goa excise commissioner on Monday produced a lease agreement signed between the owners of a controversial restaurant in North Goa and a......

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leaders of the Hindu and Muslim communities in the eastern England city of Leicester presented a united front on Tuesday as they appealed for harmony in the wake of violent clashes following an......

Why do restaurants shut down?

Last week, I heard with a sigh that yet another restaurant -- Masala Express -- in Noida's popular Sector 18 market had closed down. Because the market is a mere 3 km from our house, it is,......

Shut casinos may hit Goan jobs, fears Cong

Fearing the closure of offshore casinos in the coastal state, ahead of the general elections, Goa Congress has swore by employment opportunities created by these vessels for many of the locals.......

Taj Exotica rolls out the red carpet for BRICS summit

Hotel Taj Exotica, which would be hosting heads of countries during the BRICS Summit in Goa this week, has renovated two prime suites where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President......

Indian mangoes offered to Cameron as EU ban looms

Leading British-Indian MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday took his fight against the European Union's impending ban on the import of Indian mangoes to the Prime Minister's office in London. The senior......

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

'What happens at a time like this is that you always look up to someone for inspiration and strength.' IMAGE: Waluscha De Sousa. Waluscha De Sousa, who made her debut in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer......

What's on Shilpa Shetty's plate?

Shilpa Shetty has an enviable figure and amazing food habits as well! Shilpa Shetty has one of the best figures in Bollywood. She's a fitness expert, who endorses yoga. She always makes sure to eat......

White sangeet for Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi

The star-studded sangeet cermony of actress Lara Dutta and tennis star Mahesh Bhupati's wedding will be held on Friday in Goa. The Candolim beach club, the venue of the ceremony, has been decked up......

First look: Master Kishan in 15

Master Kishan, who rose to fame after emerging as the youngest director with the Kannada film c/o Footpath, is now looking to establish himself as a "mass star." The child actor will be playing......

BCCI in soup over 'halal meat' mandate for Team India

IMAGE: It emerged that only 'halal' meat has been recommended for the Indian cricketers during their stay in Kanpur for the first Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI A......

Ex footballer aids community in fight against COVID in Goa

IMAGE: Former India footballer and coach Savio Medeira. Photograph: AIFF Savio Medeira believes in giving. He has put in 17 years of uninterrupted trophy-laden service in the heart of the midfield......

Mahesh, Lara Dutta say 'I do'

Tennis star Mahesh Bhupati and Bollywood actress Lara Dutta exchanged wedding vows in Victorian style at the sunset point of the erstwhile Portuguese fort of Aguada in Pananji on Saturday. "We had......

Dempo ready for Safa showdown

Armed with inputs from East Bengal midfielder Alvito D'Cunha, who played against Safa SC earlier this year, Dempo are looking to maintain their good runwhen they take on their West Asian rivals in......