News for 'Nehru Stadium'

Tendulkar raises Rs 15 lakh for Pulwama martyrs' families

Tendulkar raises Rs 15 lakh for Pulwama martyrs' families

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Before the start of each of the four races at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Tendulkar did 10 push-ups as part of the #KeepMoving Push-up Challenge and urged the runners to join him in the exercise.

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Army chief visits LoC. VP meets his successor. PM meets baddy legend. Kapil Dev breaks another record. CWG Champs come home...It's all about People, folks!

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Sunil Chhetri said he would like to be remembered as 'the luckiest and most hardworking national team player'.

'There is no tactical awareness, no hunger. We play s**t'

'There is no tactical awareness, no hunger. We play s**t'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Marquez had only two training sessions with the team before naming a 26-member squad featuring new and returning players as India adapts to life after Sunil Chhetri's retirement.

Teary-eyed Chhetri's big thank you to fans!

Teary-eyed Chhetri's big thank you to fans!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Thanking everyone for being part of his glorious 19-year journey in international football, Sunil Chhetri was in tears as his teammates gave the Indian football icon a guard of honour while the packed Salt Lake Stadium rose for a standing ovation.

Lata Sang, Nehru Cried: The Real Story

Lata Sang, Nehru Cried: The Real Story

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'I came to hear you sing Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon. I am glad I have heard you sing.'

Indian Airlines win Nehru hockey

Indian Airlines win Nehru hockey

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

Sandeep Singh 's brace from penalty-corners gave Airlines a 2-0 victory over Punjab and Sing Bank in the final

Violence mars Nehru Cup hockey

Violence mars Nehru Cup hockey

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

Images: India celebrate Nehru Cup triumph

Images: India celebrate Nehru Cup triumph

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Goalkeeper Subrata Paul's heroics were the highlight of a dramatic summit clash as defending champions India beat Syria 6-5 via the tie-breaker to win the five-nation Nehru Cup international football Tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi on Monday night. Paul conjured up a special performance, saving as many as three penalty shots, as India emerged triumphant in the penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 deadlock at the end of full-time and 30 minutes of extra-time.

PHOTOS: Salman, Katrina light up ISL opening night

PHOTOS: Salman, Katrina light up ISL opening night

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Here are pictures from the glamorous evening...

Football friendly: India fall 2-4 after Palestine's late rally

Football friendly: India fall 2-4 after Palestine's late rally

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Playing their first International match at home after the Nehru Cup, India suffered a 2-4 defeat against Palestine in a friendly football game at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

OC officials visit CWG venues to check preparation

OC officials visit CWG venues to check preparation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

Top Organising Committee officials are visiting the various Commonwealth Games venues to take stock of the preparation and check delays in the construction work.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Punjab Police win Nehru hockey

Punjab Police win Nehru hockey

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

Baljit Singh Dhillon scored twice off penalty-corners to give the cops a 3-0 win over Indian Airlines in the final.

ISL: Goa seal semis berth with big win over Hyderabad

ISL: Goa seal semis berth with big win over Hyderabad

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

FC Goa became the first team to guarantee themselves a spot in the Hero Indian Super League 2019-20 semi-finals with a 4-1 win over Hyderabad FC, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday.

CWG: Construction cost of five stadia crossed over Rs 1000 cr

CWG: Construction cost of five stadia crossed over Rs 1000 cr

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

An RTI reply has revealed that the cost of construction of five Commonwealth Games venues by Central Public Works Department (CPWD) escalated by over Rs 1,110 crore than the original sanctioned amount.

We are going to improve with every game: Koevermans

We are going to improve with every game: Koevermans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

India's football coach Wim Koevermans was proud of his team's overall performance in the Nehru Cup opener against Syria but said the water-logged turf at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium had a bearing on the match in New Delhi.

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Under fire BCCI president N Srinivasan was booed by a capacity Eden Gardens crowd as his name was announced during the post-match presentation ceremony.

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Under fire BCCI president N Srinivasan was booed by a capacity Eden Gardens crowd as his name was announced during the post-match presentation ceremony.

Syria thump India to win maiden Intercontinental Cup title

Syria thump India to win maiden Intercontinental Cup title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

India had won the title in 2018 and 2023, while it was the first trophy for Syria who had finished third in 2019.

Dhoni first Indian captain to score ODI ton vs Aus

Dhoni first Indian captain to score ODI ton vs Aus

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Statistical highlights of the second one-day international between India and Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium.

The army built a new bridge in 5 days

The army built a new bridge in 5 days

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

On the morning of September 21, Commonwealth Games preparations received a setback. A 95-metre long pedestrian footbridge outside the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium collapsed, injuring 23 workmen. The setback occurred 12 days before the scheduled opening of the Games.

Now, Jaya orders Lankan football team to be sent back

Now, Jaya orders Lankan football team to be sent back

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday suspended a stadium officer in Chennai for allowing a Sri Lankan football team to play a friendly tie, terming it as an insult to Tamils and directed that the team be sent back home.

Rain forces postponement of Nehru Cup match

Rain forces postponement of Nehru Cup match

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

The third round-robin match in the Nehru Cup international football tournament between Lebanon and Sri Lanka on Friday was postponed to Saturday because of heavy rain that lashed Delhi and rendered the Ambedkar Stadium pitch unplayable. The match between India and Kyrgyzstan earlier scheduled for Saturday will be played on Sunday.

IPL CEO to visit Kochi on Dec 16

IPL CEO to visit Kochi on Dec 16

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

IPL CEO Sundar Raman and Kochi franchisee members are expected to visit the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on December 16.

Syria seal berth in Nehru Cup final

Syria seal berth in Nehru Cup final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Mohamed Al Zeno's goal gave Syria a 1-0 victory over Lebanon and their third successive victory in the Nehru Cup football tournament.

CBI arrests six persons including SAI director in bribery case

CBI arrests six persons including SAI director in bribery case

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The arrests were made during searches at the sports administrator's office in Delhi's Lodhi Road area, they said.

Are preparations for CWG falling apart?

Are preparations for CWG falling apart?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

In a major embarrassment for organisers of the Commonwealth Games, an under-construction foot over-bridge on Tuesday collapsed outside the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, the main venue of the Commonwealth Games, injuring 23 labourers.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

PIX: Abhishek, Ranbir, Yuvraj play football

PIX: Abhishek, Ranbir, Yuvraj play football

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Bollywood lost to Indian cricket team in the football match.

Games over, Delhi cops breathe a sigh of relief

Games over, Delhi cops breathe a sigh of relief

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal and his eighty thousand strong force, who worked round the clock to ensure fool proof security for the Commonwealth games village and all the stadiums in the capital heaved a sigh of relief as the 19th Commonwealth Games concluded at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium late on Thrusday night.

India mesmerises with a glorious Commonwealth Games opener

India mesmerises with a glorious Commonwealth Games opener

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The 19th edition of the Commonwealth Games kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Delhi, on Sunday.

CWG tennis, cycling venues yet to be cleared

CWG tennis, cycling venues yet to be cleared

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

With the Commonwealth Games less than a month away, at least two stadia as well as parts of the main sports venue, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, are yet to get completion certificates from civic authorities.

Why this photograph of Aizawl FC fans is trending

Why this photograph of Aizawl FC fans is trending

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Why this photograph of Aizawl FC fans is trending

'Bulletproof' Dani Samuels ready for Delhi Games

'Bulletproof' Dani Samuels ready for Delhi Games

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The chaos and drama around the Delhi Commonwealth Games does not make Australia's world champion discus thrower Dani Samuels jittery as she claims to have seen it elsewhere as well and considers herself tough enough to compete in even leaking stadiums.

Haryanvi singer-dancer Sapana Chaudhary joins BJP

Haryanvi singer-dancer Sapana Chaudhary joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Chaudhary joined BJP at an event of the party's newly launched membership drive at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

ISL: Javi double helps Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa

ISL: Javi double helps Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The win ended BFC's five-match winless run as they jumped from 10th to eighth position, three points behind Chennaiyin FC.

Sports Minister satisfied with CWG preparations

Sports Minister satisfied with CWG preparations

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Union Sports Minister M S Gill on Monday inspected the 2010 Commonwealth Games venues in New Delhi and expressed satisfaction at the pace of preparation for the quadrennial sporting extravaganza.

ISL: Kerala-Odisha play out draw in injury-marred tie

ISL: Kerala-Odisha play out draw in injury-marred tie

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The contest was marred by injuries to key players from both teams as Jairo Rodriguez, Raphael Messi Bouli and Aridane Santana had to be substituted in the first half. The changes affected the pace of the game that ultimately ended without a winner.

Analysis: Why the CWG has gone horribly wrong

Analysis: Why the CWG has gone horribly wrong

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

In the current sordid saga, it is not the Indian people who have failed. It is India's political leaders who have failed the people, unforgivably, says Sheela Bhatt.