News for 'East Bengal'

East Bengal runners-up in NFL

East Bengal runners-up in NFL

Rediff.com15 May 2006

Medio Jayanta Sen's strike enabled East Bengal to a solitary goal win over JCT Mills.

East Bengal down Bagan to enter final

East Bengal down Bagan to enter final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

East Bengal rallied from an early deficit to beat the defending champions in the semi-final of the Federation Cup.

Bhuvneshwar's India return gives Shami hope, but numbers tell a different story

Bhuvneshwar's India return gives Shami hope, but numbers tell a different story

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The article explores Mohammed Shami's potential return to the Indian cricket team, drawing parallels with Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recent comeback. It details Bhuvneshwar's impressive IPL performances and mentoring role, contrasting them with Shami's strong domestic cricket form since late 2024, and highlights the Bengal pacer's continued motivation for national selection.

'They wanted to kill me': TMC MLA's car attacked in Kolkata

'They wanted to kill me': TMC MLA's car attacked in Kolkata

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh alleged his car was attacked with hammers and a gun was pointed at his security personnel in Kolkata, following a similar incident in Hooghly. He accused the BJP of orchestrating a "jungle raj," while the BJP dismissed the claims as a publicity stunt.

East Bengal mulls code of conduct

East Bengal mulls code of conduct

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

Mahindra halt East Bengal's winning run

Mahindra halt East Bengal's winning run

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

The Mumbai champions rallied to hold the defending champions to a 1-1 draw in the National Football League.

East Bengal beat Viva Kerala 2-0

East Bengal beat Viva Kerala 2-0

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

East Bengal started their campaign in the I-League on a confident note defeating Viva Kerala by a brace at the floodlit Barasat stadium on Sunday.

Churchill hand East Bengal sudden death

Churchill hand East Bengal sudden death

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

The Goa side won the Federation Cup football match 10-9 in sudden death, after full time and extra-time ended goalless.

Football Friendly: Thapa Scores But India Suffer Heavy Defeat Against Uruguay

Football Friendly: Thapa Scores But India Suffer Heavy Defeat Against Uruguay

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

India's national football team suffered a 6-1 defeat against two-time former world champions Uruguay in an international friendly in Kolkata.

East Bengal beat JCT 2-0

East Bengal beat JCT 2-0

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

Brazilian Juliano Martins marked his debut match with a goal in the National Football League encounter in Kolkata on Sunday.

East Bengal in sight of title

East Bengal in sight of title

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

Victory over Tollygunge swelled the Kolkata giants' lead atop the National Football League.

Dempo beat East Bengal 3-2

Dempo beat East Bengal 3-2

Rediff.com27 Dec 2003

Dempo continued their unbeaten run to remain on top of the table in the eighth National Football League.

Bhutia gives East Bengal first win

Bhutia gives East Bengal first win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

His late goal enabled the defending champions beat Churchill Brothers in the National Football League.

East Bengal in fantastic spirit: Bhutia

East Bengal in fantastic spirit: Bhutia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

The ace striker predicted a "hard game" against BEC Tero Sesana in Saturday's ASEAN Club championship final.

Will Kolkata giants East Bengal and Bagan join ISL?

Will Kolkata giants East Bengal and Bagan join ISL?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are likely to play in the Indian Super League from the 2019-20 season, according to officials.

East Bengal win under-19 NFL

East Bengal win under-19 NFL

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Kishore Mullick's lone goal enabled the Kolkata side beat JCT in the final.

East Bengal win National Football League

East Bengal win National Football League

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

A 3-0 victory over Indian Bank assured them the crown with two rounds to go.\n\n

Deep depression brings heavy rains to Odisha, Andhra; thousands evacuated

Deep depression brings heavy rains to Odisha, Andhra; thousands evacuated

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has brought heavy rainfall to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, leading to the evacuation of at least 3,500 people and prompting authorities to issue red and orange alerts for several districts.

Vasco rally to hold East Bengal

Vasco rally to hold East Bengal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2002

The draw enabled East Bengal stay unbeaten with 17 points from seven matches in the National Football League.

East Bengal in IFA Shield final

East Bengal in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

The Kolkata giants beat Everready in the semi-finals and will meet Mohun Bagan.

Joseph Sunny's brace powers SC Delhi To emphatic Durand Cup semifinal berth

Joseph Sunny's brace powers SC Delhi To emphatic Durand Cup semifinal berth

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

SC Delhi staged a remarkable second-half comeback, scoring five goals to defeat debutants FC Raengdai of Manipur 5-1 in the Durand Cup quarter-finals. After conceding an early goal, Joseph Sunny's brace, along with goals from Rodriguinho, Juan Sebastian Pena, and Augustine Lalrochana, secured their place in the semifinals.

East Bengal's Asean conquest on CD

East Bengal's Asean conquest on CD

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

The 45-minute CD tells the entire story of the team's Asean conquest starting from the pre-tournament stage to the tumultuous reception on its return to Kolkata.

Modi Promises Action on Atrocities Against Women in West Bengal

Modi Promises Action on Atrocities Against Women in West Bengal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the ruling TMC in West Bengal, accusing them of running the state through 'syndicates' and promising to address atrocities against women if the BJP gains power.

East Bengal beat Singapore's Tampines Rovers again

East Bengal beat Singapore's Tampines Rovers again

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

East Bengal virtually stormed into the pre-quarter-finals of the AFC Cup after a 2-1 victory over Singapore giants Tampines Rovers in a Group H league match in Kolkata on Tuesday.

East Bengal, Churchill in IFA Shield final

East Bengal, Churchill in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com19 Jan 2003

East Bengal prevailed over Vasco Sports Club, Goa 2-0 while Churchill Brothers beat Tata Football Academy 3-2 in the semis.

I-League: Sporting Clube hold East Bengal

I-League: Sporting Clube hold East Bengal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Sporting Clube de Goa put up a gritty performance to hold Federation Cup champions East Bengal to a goalless draw in their opening encounter of the I-League football tournament at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda.

Edeh's late goal takes East Bengal past Mohammedans

Edeh's late goal takes East Bengal past Mohammedans

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

East Bengal got the better of Mohammedan Sporting by the odd goal in three at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday evening to move up to seventh in the Airtel I-League table.

AIFF Unveils Ambitious Plans For Indian Women's League

AIFF Unveils Ambitious Plans For Indian Women's League

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced the new season of the Indian Women's League (IWL) will commence in October, alongside IWL 2. The federation also revealed significant changes including higher coaching licence requirements, revised disciplinary rules, and an ambitious long-term expansion strategy aiming for 12 teams by 2032 to professionalise women's football in India.

I-League: Mohun Bagan hold East Bengal

I-League: Mohun Bagan hold East Bengal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

Kingfisher East Bengal and McDowells Mohun Bagan played out a 1-1 draw in the 19th round I-League clash played at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan, in Kolkata on Saturday.

I-League: East Bengal hold Churchill Brothers

I-League: East Bengal hold Churchill Brothers

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Churchill Brothers let East Bengal off the hook and had to settle for a 1-1 draw in an I-League clash at the Nehru stadium, in Fatorda, Goa, on Friday. In another match, in Kolkata, Mohun Bagan beat Pailan Arrows 2-0.

I-League: Salgaocar drub 10-man East Bengal

I-League: Salgaocar drub 10-man East Bengal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Salgaocar Sports Club maintained their perfect record against East Bengal at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa, for almost a decade after they scurried to a 4-0 victory in a 12th round I-League clash on Thursday.

Tolgay nets the winner for East Bengal

Tolgay nets the winner for East Bengal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

East Bengal handed Sporting Clube de Goa their second consecutive defeat in the I-League when they sailed to a 1-0 win at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda on Monday.

CAB to honour Mohammed Shami for century of first-class appearances

CAB to honour Mohammed Shami for century of first-class appearances

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami will be felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for completing 100 first-class matches. The felicitation will take place in Chennai ahead of the Duleep Trophy final, recognising his significant domestic career achievements and his ongoing efforts to return to the national team.

East Bengal open Fed Cup against qualifier

East Bengal open Fed Cup against qualifier

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Defending champions East Bengal kick-off their campaign against a qualifier, while I-League champions Salgaocar take on Mumbai FC on the inaugural day of the 33rd Federation Cup football tournament, on September 17 in Kolkata and Pune respectively.

Pakistan Terrorists Set Up Base in Bangladesh

Pakistan Terrorists Set Up Base in Bangladesh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

India is deeply concerned by the growing consolidation of Pakistan-backed jihadi and radical Islamist groups in Bangladesh, particularly in the strategically vital Chittagong Hill Tracts, which experts warn is transforming the country into a new safe haven for these networks and posing a direct threat to India's security.

East Bengal to sack Rozario

East Bengal to sack Rozario

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Irked by the team's failure to retain the Federation Cup and a string of poor performances in the first-leg of the I-League, East Bengal on Wednesday decided to remove coach Stanley Rozario with former coach Subhash Bhowmick likely to be his successor.

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the ISL

Sporting Goa hold East Bengal

Sporting Goa hold East Bengal

Rediff.com15 Mar 2009

Sporting Clube De Goa's title aspirations today received a jolt as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Kolkata giants East Bengal in the 19th round of the ONGC-I-League match at Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

East Bengal maul Mohun Bagan

East Bengal maul Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2009

Syed Rahim Nabi sparkled with a brace as East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan 3-0 and ended their 10-match winning steak, in the ONGC I-League at Yuba Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata on Sunday night.

Which ISL Clubs Received AIFF Licensing With Sanctions?

Which ISL Clubs Received AIFF Licensing With Sanctions?

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Seven Indian Super League clubs, including East Bengal, were granted the AIFF Club Licensing Premier 1 licence with sanctions for the 2026-27 season, while applications of several top-flight sides, including Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters FC, were rejected.