Disney veteran laments lack of family cinema in India

PANJIM - Veteran film director Umakanth Thumrugoti says people want to see good movies with their entire family, and laments the lack of initiative in their direction.

Documentaries catching Indians interest due to technological advent

PANJIM - Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) Director Kuldeep Sinha said here on Friday that the documentary film culture is fast catching up in India with the advent of digital technology.

Short film producers express concern over lack of market place

PANJIM - Noted filmmaker and President of the Indian Documentary Producer’s Association Jahnu Barua on Thursday expressed concern at the lack of awareness of poor marketing of short films.

Goa considering banning Sanatana Sanstha, says CM Kamath

PANJIM / MUMBAI - Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamath hinted here on Monday that his government is considering banning the Sanatana Sanstha, a right wing organization which suspected of having a hand in an explosion in South Goa on Friday night.

Right-wing Santana Sanstha denies involvement in Goa blast

PANJIM - Sanatana Samstha, the right wing organization that was accused of being behind Friday’s blast in Goa, on Monday denied its role in any such activities.

Goa Police arrest a person in connection with mysterious deaths

PANJIM - Goa Police on Thursday claimed a breakthrough in the serial killing case, with the arrest of a person.

Goa CM Kamat visit flood affected areas

PANJIM - Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on Monday toured flood-hit areas of the state and said that except for the Canacona region the which is on the bank of the river, the devastation has not been that extensive.

Goa coastline on alert after spotting of suspicious vessel

PANJIM - The Goa Police has alerted the Indian Navy after receiving a report of a suspicious boat moving close to the Indian coastline on Friday morning. he Goa Marine Police and the Coast Guard received the intelligence input from Maharashtra Police about the suspicious boat. Customs have also been alerted about the vessel.

Goa restoring 16th century Portuguese architecture (Feature with image)

NEW DELHI/PANJIM - Famous as a holiday destination that boasts of not only beaches but also heritage architecture, Goa is determined to bring back to life pieces of dying 16th century Portuguese structures - despite a few roadblocks.