India football squad named for friendlies

National football team coach Wim Koevermans has announced his squad of 21 players for India's two international friendlies which are scheduled to be held this month. India first play Philippines on......

ZPM storms to power in Mizoram; CM Zoramthanga loses his seat

The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) stormed to power in Mizoram by dethroning the Mizo National Front (MNF) bagging 27 seats in the 40-member House on Monday. IMAGE: The Zoram People's Movement......

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

For the Mizo people, tribal and family identity are important. But so are jobs, farmers' access to markets, roads, and health facilities for a young population where drugs are a big affliction.......

India footballer Jeje patrols Mizoram river to prevent overfishing

IMAGE: India footballer Jeje Lalpekhlua along with a number of youth from his village -- Model Veng Hnahthial -- formed a group that works day and night to help preserve the ecosystem of the river......

Jeje doubtful for AFC Challenge Cup

National football team striker Jeje Lalpekhlua has been advised eight-weeks rest and stays doubtful for India's campaign in the forthcoming AFC Challenge Cup to be held in Nepal. Jeje suffered an......

Lalpekhlua: Boxing's loss became football's gain

Inside a gymnasium in Aizawl, Mizoram, a stocky, but the well-chiselled figure is often seen donning a pair of 10oz gloves. Indian Football Team striker Jeje Lalpekhlua takes his stance in front......

Footballers Bembem Devi, Jeje nominated for Arjuna

IMAGE: Oinam Bembem Devi. Photograph: AIFF Media The legendary Oinam Bembem Devi, Jeje Lalpekhlua and Gurpreet Sandhu have been nominated for the Arjuna Awards this year by the All India Football......

Chhetri, Jeje on target as India drub Lanka 3-0

The strike duo of Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua were on target as India recorded a clinical 3-0 win over Sri Lanka to advance to the semi-final of the SAFF football Championship, in New Delhi,......