News for 'Shabbir Ali'

Shabbir Ali moves to Salgaocar

Shabbir Ali moves to Salgaocar

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Churchill brothers had relieved coach Shabbir Ali due to wife's illness

Former India footballer Shabbir Ali critical after suffering heart attack

Former India footballer Shabbir Ali critical after suffering heart attack

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Former India football captain Shabbir Ali suffered a massive heart attack on Monday. Brought in in critical condition, he has been kept under "artificial machine support" at a local hospital in Kolkata.

Chettri Set to Lead India Women's Football Team Again

Chettri Set to Lead India Women's Football Team Again

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Crispin Chettri is expected to be reappointed as the head coach of the Indian women's football team, succeeding Amelia Valverde, following a recommendation from the AIFF's Technical Committee.

AIFF Seeks Indian Coach for Women's National Team After Valverde's Exit

AIFF Seeks Indian Coach for Women's National Team After Valverde's Exit

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided not to renew the contract of women's team head coach Amelia Valverde, opting to consider Indian coaches for the role following recommendations from its technical committee.

Nayeemuddin, Shabbir Ali berate Bhutia

Nayeemuddin, Shabbir Ali berate Bhutia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Dronacharya awardee coach Syed Nayeemuddin led a bunch of former football stars in lashing out against just-retired Bhaichung Bhutia, accusing him of conspiracy during the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in 2006.

'The sooner ISL starts, the better for Indian football'

'The sooner ISL starts, the better for Indian football'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

India have slumped to 142 in the FIFA rankings -- their lowest in nearly a decade.

Khalid Jamil top contender for India head coach job

Khalid Jamil top contender for India head coach job

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Three shortlisted for Indian football team's coach role; Constantine, Jamil in the mix

Liverpool Icons Fowler, Kewell Apply For India Job!

Liverpool Icons Fowler, Kewell Apply For India Job!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The technical committee of the AIFF, headed by former captain IM Vijayan, will meet on Wednesday to shortlist the candidates for the appointment of the head coach of the senior men's national team after the federation received 170 applications for the vacant post.

Why Bhaichung Bhutia is opposed to AIFF's MRA move

Why Bhaichung Bhutia is opposed to AIFF's MRA move

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The All India Football Federation decided to form an eight-member task force to look into the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) negotiations with its commercial partner Football Sports Development Ltd

UP man seeks MEA intervention to save daughter on death row in UAE

UP man seeks MEA intervention to save daughter on death row in UAE

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Shahzadi Khan, currently imprisoned in Abu Dhabi's Al Wathba jail, has been sentenced to death by a court for the death of a child who was under her care.

T'gana allows early leave for Muslim staffers during Ramzan; BJP slams move

T'gana allows early leave for Muslim staffers during Ramzan; BJP slams move

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The Telangana government has issued a circular allowing Muslim employees to leave offices an hour early during the holy month of Ramzan. The move has been criticized by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which termed it "appeasement politics". The BJP questioned why similar measures are not extended during Hindu festivals. The ruling Congress party defended the decision, stating that such facilities are provided during various festivals and are not unique to Ramzan.

Vijayan's advice to Bhutia after defeat in AIFF polls

Vijayan's advice to Bhutia after defeat in AIFF polls

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Bhutia lost the election for the AIFF president's post by a big margin of 33-1 to former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey.

Player of the Year: Chhangte, Manisha bag top awards

Player of the Year: Chhangte, Manisha bag top awards

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Lallianzuala Chhangte was named the AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year, on the back of his impressive performance in the Indian Super League (ISL) and for the national team.

PIX: Shabbir-Kanchi's fun Maldives holiday

PIX: Shabbir-Kanchi's fun Maldives holiday

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Let's look at the beautiful beaches of Maldives, courtesy celebrity couple Shabbir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul.

Churchill Brothers coach decides to quit

Churchill Brothers coach decides to quit

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Coach Shabbir Ali decided to resign from the post following the team's dismal showing in the ninth National Football League.

India's football stars salute retiring Bhutia

India's football stars salute retiring Bhutia

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Football legends, led by Chuni Goswami and P K Banerjee, paid rich tribute to just-retired former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, hailing him as one of the best players the country produced.

East Bengal, Mohd Sporting draw 2-2

East Bengal, Mohd Sporting draw 2-2

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

East Bengal came back from a two goals deficit to draw against Mohammadan Sporting 2-2 in their round 17 encounter of the ONGC I-League at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan (YBK) at Salt Lake in Kolkata on Saturday.

Okoro helps Mohd Sporting edge Mahindra

Okoro helps Mohd Sporting edge Mahindra

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Nigerian Mike Okoro gave Mohammedan Sporting their first victory over Mahindra United (1-0) in the I-League at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday evening.

Pooja's Red Hot Weekend

Pooja's Red Hot Weekend

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A special screening of Disney+ Hotstar's new series Kaala was held over the weekend, and quite a few film folk trooped in to watch it.

Chaubey beats Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

Chaubey beats Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post.

Bhutia 'shocked at high level of political interference in AIFF polls'

Bhutia 'shocked at high level of political interference in AIFF polls'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Bhutia, one of the legends of the game in the country, said he did not understand why a central minister would spend so much time with the voters the night before the AIFF elections, though he did not accuse law minister Kiren Rijiju of canvassing against him.

Vijayan to be nominated for Padma Shri, Jeje for Arjuna

Vijayan to be nominated for Padma Shri, Jeje for Arjuna

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The AIFF executive committee also accepted the recommendation to discontinue their development side, Indian Arrows, and instead create an elite youth league using the fund.

Shaji Prabhakaran appointed AIFF secretary general

Shaji Prabhakaran appointed AIFF secretary general

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Besides vice president N A Harris, treasurer Ajay Kipa, all other newly elected executive committee members, and the six eminent footballers co-opted in the committee, except Bhutia, were present in the meeting.

FIFA move extremely harsh: Bhaichung Bhutia

FIFA move extremely harsh: Bhaichung Bhutia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85 year history.

The Nizam Is Laid To Rest

The Nizam Is Laid To Rest

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Nizam was laid to rest at the Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad with full State honours. Thousands of mourners took part in the funeral procession.

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Indian football hero of '80s, Chibuzor dies

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

Taimur Goes To A Birthday Party

Taimur Goes To A Birthday Party

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Genelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh threw a birthday party for their son Riaan, who turned eight on November 25.

MIM chief Asaduddin, MLA-brother booked in assault cases

MIM chief Asaduddin, MLA-brother booked in assault cases

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

While Asaduddin was booked for his alleged involvement in the attack on Congress MLC Shabbir Ali on Tuesday, a case was filed against Akbaruddin after his followers allegedly assaulted M K Mahender, a BJP civic poll candidate, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) V Satyanarayana said.

Telangana polls: KCR's 2 seats among key constituencies to watch out for

Telangana polls: KCR's 2 seats among key constituencies to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

BRS spokesperson Sravan Dasoju, speaking to PTI, expressed confidence KCR would win from both the constituencies with a thumping majority.

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Want to Dance With Alaya?

Want to Dance With Alaya?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Aditya promotes his film... Janhvi releases the poster of her new film... Ananya goes on a lunch date...

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chaubey, a former goalkeeper for big clubs like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, welcomed Bhutia in the executive committee as a co-opted member.

PIX: Sriti Jha dazzles at Zee Rishtey awards

PIX: Sriti Jha dazzles at Zee Rishtey awards

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Television actors looked wow at the Zee Rishtey awards, as they sashayed down the red carpet.

What are Bollywood parents doing with their kids?

What are Bollywood parents doing with their kids?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Just how are Bollywood kids keeping busy during this N-E-V-E-R-E-N-D-I-N-G lockdown?

Watch out for these BRAND NEW JODIS

Watch out for these BRAND NEW JODIS

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists never-seen-before jodis coming up in the movies.

PIX: Malaika parties with Arjun Kapoor

PIX: Malaika parties with Arjun Kapoor

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Bollywood's night out.

PIX: Celebrating Kumkum Bhagya, 1,000

PIX: Celebrating Kumkum Bhagya, 1,000

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Ekta Kapoor's telly show passes a milestone.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Iftar indulgence!

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Iftar indulgence!

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Don't blame us if you go into food coma after reading this!

Salman, Katrina celebrate X'Mas, TZH hit

Salman, Katrina celebrate X'Mas, TZH hit

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

First sighting of Salman and Katrina after Tiger Zinda Hai becomes 2017's biggest hit...