News for 'Hosts Bengal'

'AIFF looking to start U-17 WC camp in August'

'AIFF looking to start U-17 WC camp in August'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

While the venue for the senior national team is fixed, a lot also depends on the state governments as far as organising the camps for the U-16 outfit and U-17 women's side are are concerned.

India is a football country now: FIFA chief Infantino

India is a football country now: FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

India's chances of the hosting the Under-20 World Cup in 2019 have brightened after the overwhelming success of Under-17 World Cup which is all set to topple China-1985 as the best attended event in the tournament's history.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'If our body is able to mount a very successful immune response, we can negate the virus.'

Vijay Hazare: Dhawan blasts century to power Delhi to win

Vijay Hazare: Dhawan blasts century to power Delhi to win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Saturday.

Football Extras: Ronaldo brace helps Juve overcome Empoli

Football Extras: Ronaldo brace helps Juve overcome Empoli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Hertha Berlin's Salomon Kalou scored twice, including a stoppage-time penalty, to earn a last-gasp 2-2 draw at Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Stalin owes his victory this time, like in 2019, to the hate-campaign of the local Hindutva forces, which kept haranguing him, and even his dead father, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rain likely to affect 2nd India-Aus ODI in Kolkata

Rain likely to affect 2nd India-Aus ODI in Kolkata

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

the weathermen has not ruled out the possibility of intermittent showers, especially in the evening.

Hazare: Karnataka rout Andhra; UP, Gujarat win

Hazare: Karnataka rout Andhra; UP, Gujarat win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Karnataka dished out a clinical show as they beat Andhra Pradesh by 53 runs in their Elite Group A match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Congress invites Ghulam Ali to perform in Maharashtra

Congress invites Ghulam Ali to perform in Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

After Shiv Sena scuttled his planned concert in Mumbai, Congress in Maharashtra today invited the Pakistani Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali to perform in the state.

GST preparedness: Karnataka tops

GST preparedness: Karnataka tops

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Ironically, West Bengal, which has been seeking a postponement of the GST roll-out, has fared better among most other states.

Ranji round-up: Tyagi shines for Railways

Ranji round-up: Tyagi shines for Railways

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday

Defending champions Karnataka knocked out of Ranji Trophy

Defending champions Karnataka knocked out of Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Defending champions Karnataka crashed out in the group stages of the Ranji Trophy after losing to Maharashtra by 53 runs in their final league encounter, in Pune, on Friday.

Clock maybe ticking for TikTok, others in India

Clock maybe ticking for TikTok, others in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

According to official sources, various states are contemplating bans on TikTok, Kwai, LIKE and other such apps over the next few months, on the worry that these platforms encourage child pornography, nudity and the spread of fake news, report Karan Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi.

Ranji round-up: Patient Lad helps Mumbai eke out draw against Baroda

Ranji round-up: Patient Lad helps Mumbai eke out draw against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

A round-up of results of Ranji matches played on Sunday

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

With a staff in one hand and the other on his granddaughter's shoulder, the old man briskly takes the lead as the sun breaks over the horizon.

Dalmiya accuses ICC of double standards

Dalmiya accuses ICC of double standards

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Taking his battle a step further, a miffed Jagmohan Dalmiya on Tuesday accused the International Cricket Council of double standards and claimed that the Wankhede Stadium, venue for the World Cup final, cannot get clearance by means of hosting a Twenty20 match.

Gill among the runs again for India 'A'

Gill among the runs again for India 'A'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Shubman Gill shone again with a fine 92 as India 'A' reached 233 for three at stumps on Day 1 in the second unofficial Test against South Africa 'A' in Mysuru.

I League: Mumbai FC hold EB, Ranti to wait for his 200th goal

I League: Mumbai FC hold EB, Ranti to wait for his 200th goal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Ranti Martins missed a penalty and the chance to score his 200th goal in the country's top league.

In PHOTOS: When PM, Mamata came face to face

In PHOTOS: When PM, Mamata came face to face

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

After giving the dinner hosted by Dr Manmohan Singh on the occasion of the third anniversary of the United Progressive Alliance-II in New Delhi a skip and strongly protesting against the petrol hike, West Bengal Chief Minister shared the stage with the prime minister at a function in Kolkata.

Watch out for Mamata from here to 2019

Watch out for Mamata from here to 2019

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Political observers say Banerjee is fast emerging as the face of the Opposition and would be a force to reckon with in the next general elections in 2019.

PIX: Vidya Balan, Paoli Dam at Mirchi Music Awards Bangla

PIX: Vidya Balan, Paoli Dam at Mirchi Music Awards Bangla

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Mirchi Music Awards Bangla 2015 was held in Kolkata, on February 18.

Stage set for 2nd Modi-Xi summit amid Kashmir tension

Stage set for 2nd Modi-Xi summit amid Kashmir tension

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Government sources also said there was no question of any discussion on the issue as it is India's sovereign matter but added that Modi will update the Chinese President on the matter if there is a query.

Pinarayi Aims For The Stars

Pinarayi Aims For The Stars

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Pinarayi is exploring the potentials of 'socialism with Indian characteristics'. The next five years under Pinarayi's watch will be a transformative period for Kerala's development, observes M K Bhadrakumar.

'Sachin's mother wished to watch the last match and we supported it'

'Sachin's mother wished to watch the last match and we supported it'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Gearing up to host Sachin Tendulkar's penultimate Test at Eden Gardens, the Cricket Association of Bengal has said it would organise the best possible farewell for the batting maestro.

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amit Panghal shines; Delhi stun Bengaluru FC

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amit Panghal shines; Delhi stun Bengaluru FC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Uproar over coal-gate issue stalls Parliament

Uproar over coal-gate issue stalls Parliament

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Keeping up the heat on the government, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the coal-gate issue as other parties raised various matters leading to adjournment of Parliament till noon.

New citizenship law insult to Savarkar's views: Uddhav

New citizenship law insult to Savarkar's views: Uddhav

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

When asked about implementation of the CAA in Maharashtra, Thackeray said that will be dependent upon the ruling of the supreme court.

Daily wage workers battle for survival in COVID-19 days

Daily wage workers battle for survival in COVID-19 days

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

India has been put in lockdown to halt the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. People have been told to stay indoors, but for many daily-wage earners this is not an option.

How Shami is preparing for Australia tour...

How Shami is preparing for Australia tour...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

India will play four Test matches against Australia with the first five-day contest commencing in Adelaide on December 6.

Ranji roundup: Jaffer first batsman to go past 11,000 runs

Ranji roundup: Jaffer first batsman to go past 11,000 runs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Veteran Wasim Jaffer became the first batsman to reach the landmark of 11,000 runs in Ranji Trophy during Day 2 of Nagpur's Group A match against Baroda on Wednesday.

CPM 'convention' attempts to win back Muslims

CPM 'convention' attempts to win back Muslims

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

In an attempt to win back its Muslim votes in Left-stronghold Kerala and West Bengal ahead of next year's assembly elections, the Communist Party of India-Marxist hosted a Muslim convention in New Delhi on Saturday.

Ranji roundup: J&K enter quarter-finals despite loss

Ranji roundup: J&K enter quarter-finals despite loss

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Jammu and Kashmir made it to the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy despite suffering a two-wicket defeat at the hands of Haryana in their final Group C match in Jammu on Saturday. In the quarter-finals to be played from February 20 to 24, Saurashtra will be up against Andhra, Karnataka will face Jammu and Kashmir, Bengal will take on Odisha and Gujarat will square off against Goa.

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We cannot have bodies putrefying in water.' 'This is a health hazard and it can create a very inflammatory situation.'

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Ranji round-up: Karnataka beat Odisha to record 2nd outright win this season

Ranji round-up: Karnataka beat Odisha to record 2nd outright win this season

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on the fourth and final day on Tuesday.

Vishy Anand gears up for Carlsen challenge in Kolkata

Vishy Anand gears up for Carlsen challenge in Kolkata

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Vishy Anand face world champion Magnus Carlsen for the first time in India since his 2013 World Championship defeat in Chennai, during the Tata Steel Rapid and Blitz tournament to be held in Kolkata from November 22 to 26.

Isolating Pakistan... It's happening

Isolating Pakistan... It's happening

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

New Delhi has reached out to neighbours like seldom before while singling Islamabad for criticism at international forums.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai struggle in 500th match

Ranji roundup: Mumbai struggle in 500th match

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy group matches played on Thursday.

Indian football captain Chhetri gets hitched!

Indian football captain Chhetri gets hitched!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Monday tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Sonam Bhattacharya, daughter of Mohun Bagan legend Subrata Bhattacharya, at a grand wedding ceremony in Kolkata on Monday.