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Laxmi Negi

Laxmi Negi writes on sports. You can e-mail the author at laxmin@rediff.co.in

Stories by Laxmi Negi

Honoured to have scored a hat-trick in my first home game: Moritz

Honoured to have scored a hat-trick in my first home game: Moritz

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2014

In an exclusive chat with Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi, Moritz says he wants to make football history in India, that he doesn't regret not having a vacation this season and how he gels with his Indian club mates.

'Anelka gives massive boost to ISL'

'Anelka gives massive boost to ISL'

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

Mumbai City FC manager Peter Reid is all praise for his star signing, Frenchman Nicholas Anelka.

Del Piero confident about entertaining ISL fans

Del Piero confident about entertaining ISL fans

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2014

In an exclusive chat, Del Piero tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi of his urge to entertain fans and his interest in understanding India and its culture.

ISL: Mumbai City FC do a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

ISL: Mumbai City FC do a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

Mumbai City FC have been fairly inconsistent in the inaugural season of the Indian Super League so far, one could actually term their performance as the strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

He spoke to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi on why ISL could prove to be a much-needed shot in the arm for Indian football and how it attracted him back to India.

I did what I've been doing all my life, nothing different: Moritz

I did what I've been doing all my life, nothing different: Moritz

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2014

It was early Diwali celebration for the Mumbai City FC team as they blanked FC Pune City 5-0 at the noisy DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday night.

ISL: Expect entertaining, attacking football from Mumbai City FC

ISL: Expect entertaining, attacking football from Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2014

Talking to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi, on the eve of the match against Pune City FC, Reid, the massively experienced manager of Mumbai City FC, promises entertaining, attacking football to fans of the club.

On the football field or ramp... this Indian footballer is a hit!

On the football field or ramp... this Indian footballer is a hit!

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

This 23-year-old footballer exhibits glamour and style. Prathamesh Maulingkar, says Laxmi Negi, made heads turn at the recent India Fashion Week.

This good doctor walks to save the girl child

This good doctor walks to save the girl child

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

The 24 hours walk is just the beginning of a moment to save the girl child. Dr Rajesh Shah has many things planned but for now his energies are focused on this 24-hours walk.

Mary Kom promises to 'give her best' at Asian Games

Mary Kom promises to 'give her best' at Asian Games

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2014

Talking extensively to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi before flying out for the Asian Games, Mary gets candid about the life-changing Bollywood biopic Mary Kom, missing out on the Commonweath Games berth, her fight with the Sports Authority of India and what drives her to be the best inside the squared rope.

'Please do not call Mary Kom Bollywood masala'

'Please do not call Mary Kom Bollywood masala'

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

'Those who don't believe in my character are free to come to Manipur and stay with me for a few days to know exactly who I am,' says Onler Karong Kom, Mary Kom's husband.

Review: Mary Kom truly packs a punch

Review: Mary Kom truly packs a punch

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

Mary Kom is a victory for its protagonist Priyanka Chopra, scriptwriter Saiwyn Quadras, and director Omung Kumar, says Laxmi Negi.

Review: Hum Hain Rahi Car Ke is best avoided

Review: Hum Hain Rahi Car Ke is best avoided

Rediff.com   24 May 2013

Hum Hain Rahi Car Ke is a forgettable film, writes Laxmi Negi.

Sachin should get whatever awards he deserves: Chhetri

Sachin should get whatever awards he deserves: Chhetri

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2012

India football captain Sunil Chhetri joined a host of sports personalities to wish cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on being sworn in as a member of the Rajya Sabha.

I'll surely come back with an Olympics medal: Mary Kom

I'll surely come back with an Olympics medal: Mary Kom

Rediff.com   18 May 2012

Following her qualification for the Olympics, India's ace boxer MC Mary Kom tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi she is confident of clinching a medal at the London Games.

Diwakar Prasad ready to regain lost glory

Diwakar Prasad ready to regain lost glory

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2011

As the Venky's Mumbai Fighters' fight night approaches, Olympian Diwakar Prasad is jostling against time. After a lull of almost seven years, all of a sudden, his life is witnessing too much activity.

Exposure camp for Indian boxers in France

Exposure camp for Indian boxers in France

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2011

Having obtained visa clearance, a ten-member Indian boxing team sets off for France on a training-cum-exposure tour on Saturday. The ten-day preparation tour comes ahead of the World Championships in Baku, from September 22-October 10.

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