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On a lighter note, Chowdhury said her laughter had always been spontaneous but now, she had become conscious about it. (Photo: PTI)

No GST on laughter, don’t need anyone’s permission: Cong MP hits back at PM

The former Union minister said she received a huge support from women across the country after Modi's remarks over her laughter.

11 Feb 2018 4:37 PM

The pads also failed to find a space in shelves in the markets among the other branded products, which were advertised on television and other media. (Representational Image)

Product didn't have brand-backing, didn't sell: Struggles of real-life 'pad-women'

Besides pine wood paper, the group uses silicon paper, butter paper, non-woven cloth and cotton for making these eco-friendly pads.

11 Feb 2018 1:19 PM

Sardesai had on Saturday claimed that he was quoted out of context but maintained that some section of tourists were "scum of the earth" for their behaviour while holidaying in Goa.

'Scum' comment abusive, derogatory: AAP asks Goa min to apologise

AAP said that the word was the last one that could be used against fellow Indians, and demanded an apology from Sardesai.

11 Feb 2018 8:24 AM

The minister was addressing an audience of industrialists and experts from the tourism industry and after speaking briefly on the essentials for a smart city and garbage segregation Sardesai veered off to the quality of tourists visiting Goa. (Photo: PTI/File)

Domestic tourists 'scum of earth', make Goa exclusive for rich: State min

Sardesai contradicted CM Manohar Parrikar's target of 1 Cr tourists and asked the govt to target foreign and upper-class Indian tourists.

10 Feb 2018 10:48 AM

Parrikar was addressing State Youth Parliament, an event organised by the state Legislature Department in Panaji. (Photo: PTI/File)

Women are consuming alcohol, Goa CM's 'tolerance level crossed'

Parrikar also accused the youth in Goa of shying away from hard work, therefore majorly applying for government jobs.

10 Feb 2018 8:38 AM

Goa AAP convener Elvis Gomes told reporters that election officials had filed the FIR against Kejriwal under pressure from the BJP-led government. (Photo: File)

BJP-led Goa govt forced election officials to file case against Kejriwal: AAP

A notice has been issued to Kejriwal on a complaint filed against him for his bribery remarks made during the 2017 Goa assembly polls.

07 Feb 2018 3:54 PM

Parrikar said a punitive measure was needed in view of the littering caused at public places in the form of empty liquor bottles that lie strewn on roads. (Photo: PTI)

Drinking in public places punishable offence in Goa, fine upto Rs 5k: Parrikar

'Drinking in public places would be a punishable offence. We will impose a fine upto Rs 5,000 on the violator.' Parrikar said.

02 Feb 2018 11:41 AM

The strike, which has seen 18,000-odd taxis off the roads, left hundreds of passengers and tourists stranded at railway stations, the airport and hotels. (Representational image)

Goa: Taxi operators' strike leaves hundreds of passengers stranded

Hundreds of taxi operators gathered at the historic Azad Maidan in Panaji to express solidarity.

19 Jan 2018 2:11 PM

The highway crossing through Chicalim village has been blocked and the traffic diverted through other roads. (Photo: ANI)

Goa: 2 women hospitalised, hundreds evacuated after ammonia gas leak

The incident occurred around 2.45am when the tanker carrying ammonia overturned at the highway and gas started leaking from it.

19 Jan 2018 9:17 AM

Parrikar said the proposed move would ensure that Goa would become free from the 'litter' of empty bottles which has been created by locals and tourists alike. (Photo: PTI)

Will bring law to make public drinking a punishable offence: Goa CM

Parrikar appealed that Goa be made plastic-free as 'it is the biggest problem anyone can face'.

05 Jan 2018 10:11 AM

Eyewitnesses said the aircraft veered off the runway before it could take off and caught fire. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Goa: Navy aircraft veers off, crashes into base; trainee pilot safe

The Goa airport is located inside the naval base and civilian flights were delayed due to the accident.

03 Jan 2018 2:05 PM

Mahadayi issue: Shiv Sena says Manohar Parrikar a ‘bad Santa’

Naik in the letter said that the party wanted to express to the PM its displeasure over Parrikar’s behaviour.

26 Dec 2017 1:32 AM

'Kashmir needs a healing touch policy, one that is not about militancy, fighting, police crackdowns,' the Kashmir CM said. (Photo: File)

Kashmir will teach India nationalism, not other way round: Mufti

Speaking at the India Ideas Conclave 2017, she said that to change the situation in Kashmir, peace discourse with Pakistan has to change.

16 Dec 2017 1:29 PM

Professional models and Bollywood celebrities will share the ramp with the children during the show, where a range of kids' garments, including Indo-western and ethnic wear, will be displayed, fashion designer Anushka Shaikh said. (Photo: Representational | File)

Goa: Differently-abled children to walk on ramp with celebrities on Dec 21

The state-run Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) is supporting the event, being organised to raise funds for charity.

13 Dec 2017 1:57 PM

The Goa chief minister was speaking at the Goa Arts and Literature Festival in Panaji. (Photo: PTI)

Army purchased arms from abroad prior to surgical strikes, says Parrikar

Parrikar said that the defence ministry plays the role of 'backroom boys' in successfully conducting international diplomacy.

10 Dec 2017 11:21 AM

Manohar Parrikar, who succeeded UPA's Antony as Defence Minister when NDA came to power in 2014, was speaking at the Goa Arts and Literature Festival in Panaji after launching a book 'Securing India The Modi Way', penned by Nitin Gokhale. (Photo: PTI)

Rafale deal gives India edge over Pak in air power: Parrikar slams ex-defence min

'Aircraft may cost 90 million euros but other parts will cost 150 million euros because you have to make it fighting-fit,' Parrikar said.

10 Dec 2017 10:45 AM

The word 'nepotism' has become like my shadow, can we get rid of it: Karan Johar

The director, present at the IFFI 2017 on Monday, said that despite his best efforts, he has not been able to get rid of it.

28 Nov 2017 12:00 PM

The woman complainant claims that she and her husband confronted Rodrigues at his office and that the latter admitted he had circulated the said post without any basis or facts. (Photo: Facebook)

Goa Police books activist Aires Rodrigues for sexually harrassing woman

The woman alleged that Rodrigues on November 4 circulated a video on social media purportedly showing a minister with the woman.

28 Nov 2017 11:06 AM

In the video, a middle-aged man was purportedly seen bragging about his 'contacts' in the CMO when a traffic police constable asked him to pay fine for riding a two-wheeler without wearing helmet. (Photo: AP)

Goa: Man 'flaunts' CMO 'contacts' to avoid traffic fine; CM orders probe

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has directed DGP Muktesh Chandar to inquire into the incident.

26 Nov 2017 5:03 PM

Eventually it was Malavika Mohanan who was cast for the role Deepika Padukone auditioned for.

Was tough to organise things on sets with a big star: Majidi on not casting Deepika for film

The globally acclaimed director says that he chooses his subjects from the society, his heroes from the crowd.

22 Nov 2017 9:41 AM

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