Panaji: The Goa government has decided to convert tourist taxis into radio-equipped taxis by equipping them with gadgets like wireless. Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the state Assembly on Wednesday that a group of around 25 taxis could be clubbed together and provided with facilities like wireless sets, introducing a radio-taxi concept in the state for the first time. "We could start with 25 taxis for the time being....
10:38 PM, Apr 24, 2013
Panaji: Goa government has banned drinking liquor on beaches in a bid to curb littering and nuisance caused to women tourists. However, one can continue to enjoy drinks at designated places like beach shacks, Goa Tourism Director Nikhil Desai told reporters. "The ban has been imposed under Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Act which gives the right to the state government to ban things which create nuisance in the...
03:54 PM, Apr 24, 2013
New Delhi: We all hate Mondays, don't we? Composer duo Sachin-Jigar's new track 'Khoon choos le' captures the feelings attached to the first day of the week. 'Khoon choos le' is from the upcoming film 'Go Goa Gone', co-directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. "The film targets youth, it's urban and we wanted to do something out of the box. The idea was to have an edgy sound with...
11:36 AM, Apr 22, 2013
Mumbai: Actor Saif Ali Khan, who plays the role of a zombie slayer named Boris in his forthcoming co-production 'Go Goa Gone', says his part is more than just a guest appearance. "I wouldn't say it's just something like a guest appearance, there is a role there," the 42-year-old said here Thursday at the film's music launch. "I am happy that if people have liked what they have seen in...
03:56 PM, Apr 19, 2013
Mumbai: Actor-producer Saif Ali Khan, who was seen using abusive language in 'Go Goa Gone', quips that he is hoping that the film gets 'A' certificate and doesn't get banned. "The dialogues in the film have Russian and Hindi galis (abuses)... I just hope the film gets an 'A' certificate and doesn't get banned at the censors," a smiling Saif told reporters during the film's music launch. Asked how his...
10:05 AM, Apr 19, 2013
Mumbai: Actor Saif Ali Khan, who is seen mouthing bad words in his upcoming film 'Go Goa Gone', says, his mother Sharmila Tagore is concerned about it while wife Kareena is supportive. 'Go Goa Gone' a zombie-comedy film will see Saif in a never before seen avatar. He is also seen mouthing bad words. Asked about the reaction of his family to this, Saif says "my mother thinks it is...
09:58 AM, Apr 19, 2013
Panaji: A 15-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped in Mapusa town, police said on Wednesday. Five youths have been arrested in this connection on Tuesday night, after the victim lodged a complaint against them, police said. "The incident had taken place twenty days back, when the girl was invited by one of the accused at his house, claiming that his mother wants to speak to her," Vishram Borkar, Superintendent of Police...
12:57 PM, Apr 17, 2013
Panaji: Five people were arrested in Goa on Tuesday for drugging and raping a 15-year girl who is suspected to be known to some of the accused, police said. The incident took place in Mapusa town, a short distance from Panaji, police said, refusing to give any more details about when it took place or the identity and age of the arrested accused. Deputy Superintendent of Police Seraphin Dias said...
11:12 PM, Apr 16, 2013
Panaji: Goa will not be home to the country's first Playboy club with the state government deciding to reject a proposal for opening this facility at Candolim beach amid a controversy that it would promote vulgarism. Bowing to pressure from within ruling BJP against the US-based Playboy club's move to open a branch in the tourist state, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said the application would not be considered...
07:26 PM, Apr 15, 2013
Kolkata: East Bengal's I-League hopes virtually went up in smoke after a 1-1 draw against Sporting Clube de Goa at the Vivekananda Yubabharati Krirangan Sunday. East Bengal were wasteful to start with as the Goans drew the first blood when Juanfri Pena struck in the 43rd minute. Cornered, the home outfit found the equaliser through Edeh Chidi who struck in the 62nd minute. It was East Bengal's fourth successive draw...
07:35 PM, Apr 14, 2013
Mumbai: 'Go Goa Gone' co-director Raj Nidimoru believes a heady combination of fear and comedy will work amongst today's audience. Talking about the scope of a zombie comedy like 'Go Goa Gone', he told IANS: "The scope is great. When we made the film, we realised that it had a lot of scope. Fear and laughter are primal instincts. To combine them together, we think it is a tremendous pull...
04:08 PM, Apr 14, 2013
Panaji: India and France will be holding a joint naval exercise off the Goa coast on April 17, which is mainly aimed at honing the skills of Indian Navy in tackling anti-piracy and anti-submarine operations. "The 30-hour exercise would begin on April 17 morning", said Commander Guillaume Fontarensky, commanding the anti-submarine Destroyer 'FNS Montcalm', currently docked at Goa's Mormugao Port Trust (MPT), before initiating exercises with the Indian Navy. The...
10:29 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Islamabad: A witness on Saturday identified one of the seven Pakistani men charged with involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks as the person who had bought inflatable boats used by the terrorists involved in the assault on India's financial hub. Prosecutors said the witness, whom they did not name for security reasons, had identified accused Shahid Jamil Riaz during proceedings conducted behind closed doors at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi by...
02:46 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Panaji: Casinos, a key attraction for tourists visiting Goa, contributed a healthy Rs 135.45 crore to the state government's coffers in fiscal 2012-13. According to official figures, casino industry paid Rs 135.45 crore in the form of various taxes, including entertainment, entry, liquor licences and port charges (from casino vessels anchored off the state's coast). The revenue was collected by four different departments of the Goa government. The revenue collection...
12:40 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Mumbai: 'Go Goa Gone' is a zombie comedy and Puja Gupta says the new genre and unusual script inspired her to accept the offer. Her character has a lot of action stunts in the movie, which has been co-directed by Krishna DK and Raj Nidimoru. "The unusual script attracted me to the film. This is the first time they are doing a zombie comedy. I fit the role too. They...
03:01 PM, Apr 12, 2013
Manchester: The English Premier League is the first leading club competition to approve the use of goal-line technology, and Hawk-Eye will be deployed at stadiums from next season. The Spanish and German leagues, however, said on Thursday they would hold off from giving referees high-tech aids for at least two years, while the Italians are less enthusiastic for now. The English have championed Hawk-Eye for several years, but FIFA opposed...
06:25 PM, Apr 11, 2013
Mumbai: Director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D K, who are looking forward to the release of their zombie film 'Go Goa Gone', think that having an established actor like Saif Ali Khan will help them reach a wider audience. 'Go Goa Gone' is being promoted as India's first zombie film and will see Saif as a Russian mafia, who is also a zombie-hunter. "By having a superstar mainly we...
06:23 PM, Apr 10, 2013
Panaji: Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday promised action against Saif Ali Khan-starrer film "Go Goa Gone" after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator said it promoted smoking and showed Goa in bad light. "You give me all the detail and I will take action," Parrikar told BJP MLA Pramod Sawant, after he said that the film's publicity showed Goa negatively, apart from promoting smoking. "The poster shows Saif smoking...
05:34 PM, Apr 10, 2013
Panaji: The BJP Goa unit has decided to stand by its legislator who has opposed Playboy Club's plan to open a branch at Candolim beach which has been under consideration of the state tourism ministry. Even the state Congress unit has also expressed its reservations over opening of such a facility in the state. The BJP does not approve of having Playboy Club being started in Goa and we will...
03:38 PM, Apr 10, 2013
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Kunal Khemu, who is currently in a relationship with actress Soha Ali Khan, says he is lucky to have someone like her in his life. The actress is very supportive of his decisions and respects him as a professional. "I am blessed to have a woman in my life who is so supportive of my work. We both respect each other as professionals. We do talk about...
11:33 AM, Apr 10, 2013
