Baichung, Banerjee, Goswami not amused by Left

First came the CD hailing the Left Front's achievements in West Bengal and then came the sharp denial from the soccer trio, including Baichung Bhutia, about their awareness of it being used in the......

Baichung Bhutia: Mamata's pawn or promising politician?

The former Indian football captain has a new target in the Lok Sabha seat of Darjeeling, but he may not find the going as easy as scoring a goal, says Joel Rai The ornate gate constructed in......

Can Baichung dethrone India's longest-serving CM?

Can Baichung Bhutia's Hamro Sikkim party pose a challenge to Pawan Chamling who has not lost an election in 24 years?Aditi Phadnis reports. IMAGE: Soccer star Bhaichung Bhutia walks the ramp......

Why Baichung wants to eject Chamling from office

'Chamling's legacy is toxic.''7 out of 10 teenagers in Sikkim abuse drugs.''The youth are dying and the future looks bleak.' IMAGE: Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, India's longest serving......

Saina review

Despite being predictable and sluggish at some places, Saina is a film Parineeti Chopra would be proud of, notes Prateek Sur. Amole Gupte's directorial comeback, Saina, has been in the making for......

From football to Jhalak Dikhla Jaa

Star footballer Baichung Bhutia surprised many when he replaced his sports shoes with dancing ones. Very soon, surprise turned to appreciation when he proved to be equally good on stage. Since......

'Most of the reality shows are scripted'

It came as a big surprise to everyone when rapper Hard Kaur was eliminated last weekend during the semi-final round of the dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Though Hard Kaur had been......

Should Aamir, Saif carry the Olympic torch?

While football star Baichung Bhutia has refused to carry the torch in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics, two movie stars have decided to go ahead with the opportunity to carry the flame in New......

'Indian football should look at Uzbekistan, Jordan'

'Even with modest leagues, they have structure, they produce players, and they qualify for big tournaments. India need to study those models and not just corporatise or commercialise football.'......

Spotted: Baichung Bhutia

Reader Ashish Bose sent us this photograph. 'My sonSuresh Bose met Indian football ace Baichung Bhutia at CCFC ground inKolkata,' writes Ashish. Thank-you, Ashish, for sharing this...

Spotted: Baichung Bhutia in Bangalore

ReaderRomel sent us this picture from Bangalore. 'Here is a snap of my friends Anirban and Nabamita (newly-married couple) who met the superstar of Indian football Baichung Bhutia at the Bangalore......

Baichung wants Houghton to continue

The critics may be baying for national football coach Bob Houghton's blood after India's SAFF Cup debacle but captain Baichung Bhutia believes the Englishman is the best coach the team has had for......

Baichung Bhutia aims higher

Despite having attained iconic status in India through years of top level performances, footballer Baichung Bhutia still strives to raise the bar.The gifted striker retains the hunger to score more......