News for 'Goan'

Dempo hold Bagan to goalless draw

Dempo hold Bagan to goalless draw

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003

The result was a major blow to Mohun Bagan's title chances.

East Bengal looking to consolidate

East Bengal looking to consolidate

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

A win against Churchill Brothers will enable the Kolkata giants steer clear atop the National Football League.

Tollygunge deny Salgaocar full points

Tollygunge deny Salgaocar full points

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

Salgaocar rallied strongly after conceding an early goal but had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the National Football League.

Salgaocar down Bagan

Salgaocar down Bagan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

The Goa side humbled the defending champions 2-0 in a National Football League match.

Own goals give Services, Maharashtra berths in Santosh Trophy final

Own goals give Services, Maharashtra berths in Santosh Trophy final

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Four-time champions Services stunned formidable Goa 1-0 in the first semi-final, while Maharashtra beat Tamil Nadu by a similar margin in the second at the SEC Railways stadium. Interestingly, both the matches were decided by own goals.

Churchill looking to break jinx

Churchill looking to break jinx

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Churchill Brothers and East Bengal have a point to prove in Wednesday's IFA Shield final.

ISL: Gonsalves strike helps Kerala down Goa

ISL: Gonsalves strike helps Kerala down Goa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Milagres Gonsalves's second half strike helped Kerala Blasters edge past FC Goa 1-0 to register their second victory in the Indian Super League in Kochi, on Thursday.

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Aseem Chhabra remembers Master Chef Floyd Cardoz who died of coronavirus in New York on Wednesday.

Boo Union Minister Naqvi who said: Want beef? Go to Pak

Boo Union Minister Naqvi who said: Want beef? Go to Pak

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Justifying the ban on cow slaughter, the Union minister of state for minority affairs said on Thursday, "Those who cannot survive without eating beef should go to Pakistan."

Indian football round-up: Goa outplay Delhi to move into ISL top spot

Indian football round-up: Goa outplay Delhi to move into ISL top spot

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

I-League: Plaza turns hero as EB pip Churchill 3-2

Vasco score over ITI

Vasco score over ITI

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

The victory was Vasco's fourth in eight matches in the National Football League.

ISL: Goa FC rally to beat NorthEast United 3-1

ISL: Goa FC rally to beat NorthEast United 3-1

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Goa FC recovered from an early blow to beat NorthEast United FC 3-1 in a third round Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati on Thursday.

I-League: Royal Wahingdoh return as the table-toppers

I-League: Royal Wahingdoh return as the table-toppers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Royal Wahingdoh FC notched up another three points after beating Sporting Clube de Goa 2-0.

Ex-CM Rane faked papers to push for Goa statehood: Former secretary

Ex-CM Rane faked papers to push for Goa statehood: Former secretary

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

A retired senior bureaucrat has alleged former Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane used "fake documents" to push for statehood to the then Union Territory way back in 1987, a charged rubbished by the latter.

Mani Ratnam wins Icon award at London Indian Film Festival

Mani Ratnam wins Icon award at London Indian Film Festival

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

The award was presented for his outstanding contribution to cinema.

U-17 World Cup: Here's why Goa is unlikely to get marquee matches

U-17 World Cup: Here's why Goa is unlikely to get marquee matches

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

One of the traditional hubs of Indian football alongside Kolkata and Kerala, Goa's chances of hosting marquee matches in the FIFA U-17 World Cup appear to have taken a hit owing to low attendance in the AFC U-16 event last year.

I-League: Glen's double helps Shillong Lajong stun Dempo 3-0

I-League: Glen's double helps Shillong Lajong stun Dempo 3-0

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Shillong Lajong rode on Trinidad World Cupper Cornel Glen's double strike to script a shock 3-0 defeat of former champions Dempo in their lung opener of the 7th edition of the I-League in Mapusa on Sunday.

EPL: QPR owner Fernandes to stand by Redknapp

EPL: QPR owner Fernandes to stand by Redknapp

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Loyalty and football are two words that do not often go together, but after watching his side climb off the bottom of the Premier League table with victory over Aston Villa, Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes is standing by manager Harry Redknapp.

FC Goa coach Zico considering FIFA presidency bid

FC Goa coach Zico considering FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Former Brazil international Zico has expressed a desire to run for president of FIFA.

UK MP Keith Vaz caught in male prostitute scandal

UK MP Keith Vaz caught in male prostitute scandal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The Labour MP from Leicester since 1987, who is a married father of two, paid for men to visit him one evening last month at a flat he owns in London, the 'Sunday Mirror' claimed.

Muthalik hails Goa minister's remarks on pub visiting girls

Muthalik hails Goa minister's remarks on pub visiting girls

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

A day after a Goa minister spoke against young girls visiting pubs in short dresses, Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik on welcomed the statement saying it showed that several important people shared his views.

BJP's poster boy Parrikar returns as Goa CM

BJP's poster boy Parrikar returns as Goa CM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Parrikar was first elected to the Goa assembly in 1994. He served as he leader of the opposition from June to November 1999.

FC Goa sanctions: Verdict on ISL final fiasco deferred

FC Goa sanctions: Verdict on ISL final fiasco deferred

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Kshitij Vyas, will pronounce his verdict next week over FSDL and FC Goa's appeal against sanctions imposed on them by Indian Super League's Regulatory Commission for boycotting the prize distribution ceremony following last edition's Indian Super League final.

The Indian film that received a standing ovation in Venice

The Indian film that received a standing ovation in Venice

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'The nicest thing is that it is not my film.' 'People bring their own stories and life histories to the film.'

6 night markets in Asia waiting to be explored

6 night markets in Asia waiting to be explored

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

These Asian markets will offer you a cracking night out!

I-League: Aizawl rally to hold Salgaocar to draw

I-League: Aizawl rally to hold Salgaocar to draw

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

R Malsawntluanga's injury time goal helped Aizawl FC hold Salgaocar to 1-1 draw in a fifth round encounter of the I-League, in Vasco on Sunday.

This blind Delhi prof was denied accommodation for 'being Muslim'

This blind Delhi prof was denied accommodation for 'being Muslim'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

In a video message to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a visually impaired professor of Delhi University has alleged that she was denied rented accommodation in the national capital on grounds that she is a Muslim.

AIFF yet to pay East Bengal Fed Cup win's prize money

AIFF yet to pay East Bengal Fed Cup win's prize money

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

It's been eight months since East Bengal triumphed in the Federation Cup but the age-old Kolkata club is yet to get the prize money for winning the tournament, thanks to dilly dallying on part of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Atletico squander home advantage to draw goalless with FC Goa

Atletico squander home advantage to draw goalless with FC Goa

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Atletico de Kolkata spurned the golden opportunity of making best use of home advantage as they were held to a goalless draw by FC Goa in the first-leg semi-final of the Hero Indian Super League in Kolkata.

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

As per the power-sharing arrangement, Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar will be the deputy chief ministers.

Assets of Goa CM, 4 others reduce in last 5 years

Assets of Goa CM, 4 others reduce in last 5 years

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

In 2012, Parsekar had shown his movable and immovable assets at Rs 10.74 crore which now stand at Rs 8.98 crores.

Keith Vaz re-elected chair of UK Parliament committee

Keith Vaz re-elected chair of UK Parliament committee

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Keith Vaz, Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MP was on Thursday re-elected as chair of the British Parliament's influential Home Affairs Select Committee.

Lusofonia Games: Athletes return 'defective' medals; organisers red-faced

Lusofonia Games: Athletes return 'defective' medals; organisers red-faced

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

The 'defective medals' have brought shame to the organisers of the Lusofonia Games. Three Goan athletes have returned their medals won at the Lusofonia Games-2014 in Goa after they allegedly began losing sheen, leaving the organisers red-faced even as they stopped payment to the medals' manufacturers.

Parrikar is in good health, no leadership change in Goa: BJP

Parrikar is in good health, no leadership change in Goa: BJP

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Parrikar has been admitted to the AIIMS for follow-up treatment reportedly for a pancreatic ailment.

Sporting Clube de Goa confirm withdrawal from I-League

Sporting Clube de Goa confirm withdrawal from I-League

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Sporting clube de Goa confirmed they have formally withdrawn from I-League 2016-17 owing to "strong objections" to the proposed road map by All India Football Federation and its marketing partners IMG-Reliance for Indian football.

Row with Nigeria: Envoy sent offensive SMSes to cop, says Goa CM

Row with Nigeria: Envoy sent offensive SMSes to cop, says Goa CM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday accused a Nigerian diplomat of sending "offensive SMSes" to a senior police officer over the controversy relating to the killing of a Nigerian national that had sparked protests by his compatriots in Panaji.

India takes 'diplomatic' route to allay Nigeria

India takes 'diplomatic' route to allay Nigeria

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

India on Thursday said it was in "diplomatic dialogue" with Nigeria after that country raised the killing of one of its nationals in Goa last week and noted that it was expecting a report from the state government in the matter by Thursday.

Australian striker Rooney steers Bengaluru FC past Dempo

Australian striker Rooney steers Bengaluru FC past Dempo

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

A brace by Australian striker Sean Rooney steered Bengaluru FC to a 3-1 victory over former champions Dempo SC in the Airtel I-League match at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Wednesday.

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday

You went too soon, Manohar Parrikar

You went too soon, Manohar Parrikar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Nitin A Gokhale, Co-founder, BharatShakti.in and long-time Rediff.com contributor, remembers a most unusual politician.