The grand inaugural ceremony of the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India IFFI, this year will be hosted by ace filmmaker Karan Johar. Updating fans with the information, the verified account of IFFI shared the news on its Twitter handle.

Karan Johar to host inaugural ceremony of 50th Edition of IFFI in Goa

'Bend It Like Beckham' star Jonathan Rhys Meyers is expected to attend the opening ceremony of the International Film Festival of India's (IFFI) golden jubilee event.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers to attend opening ceremony of IFFI 2019

Filmmaker Goran Paskaljevic's 'Despite the Fog' will open the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Helmed by one of Europe's most remarkable directors, the flick narrates the story of Paolo, owner of a restaurant in a small town in the province of Rome.

Italian drama 'Despite the Fog' to open 50th Indian Film Festival

Pradeep Nandrajog, the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Justice, will administer the oath of office to Satya Pal Malik as Governor of Goa on Sunday. The oath will be administered at 4.

Bombay High Court Chief Justice to administer oath of office to Malik as Goa Governor on Sunday

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday appointed Girish Chandra Murmu as the first Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and Radha Krishna Mathur as the first Lt Governor of Ladkah, days before the two regions formally come into existence as union territories.

Girish Chandra Murmu appointed first Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Malik sent to Goa

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that isolated places over Konkan and Goa are likely to receive heavy rainfall today. The weather forecast agency further predicted that few places over Madhya Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep and Karnataka are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day.

Konkan, Goa likely to receive heavy rainfall today: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that isolated places over Coastal Karnataka, Konkan and Goa are likely to receive heavy rainfall today. The weather forecast agency further predicted heavy downpour is also likely to batter south Madhya Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

Coastal Karnataka, Goa likely to receive heavy rainfall: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted that isolated places over Konkan and Goa are likely to receive heavy rainfall today. The weather forecasting agency also predicted that certain places over Gujarat and Maharashtra are also likely to receive heavy downpour throughout the day.

India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall in Konkan, Goa

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here on Thursday to chair the 24th meeting of Western Zonal Council. The two-day meeting will be held at hotel Cidade De Goa in Dona Paula.

Amit Shah arrives in Goa for two-day Western Zonal Council meet

The India Meteorological Department said that isolated places over Konkan, Goa, South Interior, Coastal Karnataka and Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Wednesday.

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Goa, Coastal Karnataka, Odisha

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday hailed the recent law passed by the state legislative assembly which allows women in the state to work in night shifts.

Goa: CM praises bill allowing women to work in night shifts

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over Goa, Konkan, Saurashtra and Kutch, reported news agency ANI.

Indian Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall over Goa, Konkan

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted that places over Konkan, Goa and Gujarat are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Sunday. The weather forecasting agency also predicted heavy downpour over Madhya Maharashtra and East Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Rajasthan later in the day.

Four legislators, including three Congress defectors, on Saturday took oath as ministers in Chief Minister Pramod Sawant-led BJP government here. The three Congress legislators who were made ministers are Chandrakant Kavelkar, Jennifer Monserrate, and Filipe Nery Rodrigues.

Goa's Cabinet reshuffle: Three Congress MLAs take oath as ministers in BJP government

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday sought the resignation of four of his ministers as he wants to induct four new faces into the cabinet to accommodate the Congress defectors.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant seeks resignations of four ministers

Following the merger of 10 Congress MLAs into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that it is upon Central leadership to take any decision regarding making any changes in the Goa cabinet.

No decision on cabinet reshuffle, Central leadership to take call: Pramod Sawant

Ten Goa Congress MLAs, who merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, have left for Delhi along with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to meet Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah.

10 ex-Goa Congress MLAs to meet Amit Shah today

Congress leaders including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday staged a protest in Parliament over the political crisis in Karnataka and Goa. Congress leaders Anand Sharma, Adhir Ranjan Choudhury, Shashi Tharoor, Gaurav Gogoi, and many others joined the demonstrating lawmakers who raised slogans while carrying black and white banners.

Congress leaders stage protest over political crisis in Karnataka and Goa; Sonia Gandhi meets party MPs

The navies of India and France began joint military exercise, 'Varuna' on Monday along the Goa coast. The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be held off Goa from May 7th to May 10th and will include anti-submarine exercises, live firing drills, naval helicopter operations, and basic to advanced-level exercises for carrier-borne fighter aircraft.

India, France begin joint naval exercise along Goa coast

In this Episode of WION Traveller we follow Johan to a little known hill town near the border or Karnataka, where he gets to experience rural life by milking cows, picking strawberries, and climb a beetle nut tree just like the spice farm owner. He also explores an old pond said to have bubbles come to the surface after clapping your hands.

WION Traveller S2 Episode 25 – Verlem: Goa's secret hill station

Fontainhas. The old latin quarter of Panjim is as colorful as a box of pastel crayons, and Johan can't stop clicking photos, while Meraj find an old crooner of Panjim; Chico Fonseca, a musician who spent his life in these quarters... As no visit to Goa is complete without indulging in the local flavor. The home cooked food at Maria Fernanda's being some of the best in town. After filling his belly, Johan decides to learn about self defence from a seasoned professional in Moira, while Meraj take in the views from Span's rooftop restaurant.

WION Traveller S2 Episode 24 – Goa: A feast fit for Kings

In this episode of WION Traveller our Swede had a long awaited visit home coming up. No stopping him telling us what Sweden is like, even in 25 degrees below freezing! The Swede quickly realized he left his heart in India and return after a mere week with family. Could it be because Meraj had taken the opportunity to ride the largest Harley he could find all the way from Delhi to Goa on an epic road trip? Watch this weeks episode to catch up with what happened next...

WION Traveller S2 Episode 21 – From Sweden to Goa

This week Meraj and Johan go into the deep dark recesses of Goa, with none other than Mrinmayee Thakur, an architect who has spent years exploring the little known caves in the area. The team of WION Traveller also engage the local residents of Chopdem in a football match, and make it obvious to the locals that they don't stand a chance. Meraj also meets up with an old friend and rolls away to a secluded corner of Baga beach, soaking in the views of the setting sun...

WION Traveller S2 Episode 23 – The Bat Caves of Goa

While reading about Stand up paddle boarding, and the serene experience of paddling with dolphins on calm morning waters not long after sunrise, it is easy to start dreaming... And that is exactly what bold adventurers do best, Kaat Vanderstappen, our teacher if you will, quickly burst our bubbles and realized we were no match for her. Reaching the shore, alive but if barely, Johan decides to make amends to his self-esteem by meeting an old friend from his Yogi days...

WION Traveller S2 Episode 22 – Stand up Guys in Goa

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Karan Johar to host inaugural ceremony of 50th Edition of IFFI in Goa

Jonathan Rhys Meyers to attend opening ceremony of IFFI 2019

Italian drama 'Despite the Fog' to open 50th Indian Film Festival

Bombay High Court Chief Justice to administer oath of office to Malik as Goa Governor on Sunday

Girish Chandra Murmu appointed first Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Malik sent to Goa

Konkan, Goa likely to receive heavy rainfall today: IMD

Coastal Karnataka, Goa likely to receive heavy rainfall: IMD

India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall in Konkan, Goa

Amit Shah arrives in Goa for two-day Western Zonal Council meet

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Goa, Coastal Karnataka, Odisha

Goa: CM praises bill allowing women to work in night shifts

Indian Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall over Goa, Konkan

India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall in Konkan, Goa

Goa's Cabinet reshuffle: Three Congress MLAs take oath as ministers in BJP government

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant seeks resignations of four ministers

No decision on cabinet reshuffle, Central leadership to take call: Pramod Sawant

10 ex-Goa Congress MLAs to meet Amit Shah today

Congress leaders stage protest over political crisis in Karnataka and Goa; Sonia Gandhi meets party MPs

India, France begin joint naval exercise along Goa coast

WION Traveller S2 Episode 25 – Verlem: Goa's secret hill station

WION Traveller S2 Episode 24 – Goa: A feast fit for Kings

WION Traveller S2 Episode 21 – From Sweden to Goa

WION Traveller S2 Episode 23 – The Bat Caves of Goa

WION Traveller S2 Episode 22 – Stand up Guys in Goa