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Fierce Kolkata Derby to light up IFA Shield final!

Fierce Kolkata Derby to light up IFA Shield final!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

IFA Shield Final: Mohun Bagan set up third Kolkata derby in three months after win over United SC

Mohun Bagan reclaim IFA Shield after 22 years!

Mohun Bagan reclaim IFA Shield after 22 years!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant ended a 22-year wait for the IFA Shield title, prevailing 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout over arch-rivals East Bengal after a 1-1 stalemate in regulation and extra time at the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

Legendary defender Ilyas Pasha no more

Legendary defender Ilyas Pasha no more

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Former India defender Ilyas Pasha dead, AIFF, East Bengal condole

RBI steers away from aggressive intervention as rupee touches new lows

RBI steers away from aggressive intervention as rupee touches new lows

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

As the rupee remains under pressure due to several headwinds and the uncertainty around the India-US trade deal, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been stepping in only to calm volatility, not to stop the fall.

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

East Bengal power past Punjab FC in Super Cup semi-final

Can Super Cup lift gloom around Indian football?

Can Super Cup lift gloom around Indian football?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

At a time when Indian football is seeking a radical overhaul, the Super Cup, starting in Goa from Saturday, could act as a catalyst for clubs to build their teams, prepare their players, get valuable match time, and keep their hopes of continental qualifications alive.

East Bengal hold Bagan; qualify for Super Cup semis

East Bengal hold Bagan; qualify for Super Cup semis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

East Bengal FC produced a disciplined defensive performance to hold arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw and qualify for the semifinals of the Super Cup.

Super Cup: Dempo breaks East Bengal hearts with last-minute strike

Super Cup: Dempo breaks East Bengal hearts with last-minute strike

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

East Bengal and Dempo play out dramatic draw in Super Cup opener

RBI's short dollar forward position up after 7 months

RBI's short dollar forward position up after 7 months

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) short dollar forward positions rose by $6 billion in September - the first increase in seven months - indicating the central bank's readiness to defend the rupee in the forward market amid pressure on the currency, latest data showed. The net short dollar position stood at $59.4 billion at the end of September, up from $53.4 billion in August.

It's do or die for India, but Jamil upbeat ahead of Singapore tie

It's do or die for India, but Jamil upbeat ahead of Singapore tie

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

With just two points from three games and placed third place in the group, India have no room for error as only the top team can advance.

No targeted price level for rupee vs dollar, says RBI

No targeted price level for rupee vs dollar, says RBI

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) does not target any price level on the rupee, Governor Sanjay Malhotra reiterated at an International Monetary Fund and World Bank event on Wednesday.

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Iraq want their World Cup qualifier against Palestine next month moved from the Jordanian capital of Amman, having also knocked back a Palestinian proposal to stage the match just outside Jerusalem.

'A Key Driver Of INR Strength Appears To Be The RBI'

'A Key Driver Of INR Strength Appears To Be The RBI'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

'I don't see 88 per dollar now.'

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

FIFA's disciplinary committee will be asked to look into allegations of discrimination raised by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) after it submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday.

RBI conducts $10 bn forex swap to inject liquidity

RBI conducts $10 bn forex swap to inject liquidity

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) $10 billion US dollar-rupee buy-sell swap auction for three years received bids worth $16.23 billion on Friday, reflecting robust demand amid persistent liquidity deficit in the banking system. This was the second swap auction by the central bank after it infused $5 billion via six month-swap on January 31.

IFA ban on Bhowmick

IFA ban on Bhowmick

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

The Indian Football Association slapped a two-year ban on the East Bengal coach for his repeated derogatory comments against the parent body.

IFA dilutes Bhowmick's punishment

IFA dilutes Bhowmick's punishment

Rediff.com14 May 2004

The Indian Football Association diluted the East Bengal coach's suspended two year ban to six months.

ESPN curtails IFA Shield coverage

ESPN curtails IFA Shield coverage

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

IFA Shield postponed to next year

IFA Shield postponed to next year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Bowing to pressure from clubs already tired after a gruelling season, the Indian Football Association on Tuesday postponed the IFA Shield till next year.

IFA trainees for Manchester United

IFA trainees for Manchester United

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Rupee may depreciate to 84.5 against US dollar by end of December

Rupee may depreciate to 84.5 against US dollar by end of December

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Indian rupee is likely to depreciate further against the US dollar through the end of 2024. This is due to the continued strengthening of the greenback, combined with the weakening of the Chinese yuan, which is expected to keep pressure on the Indian currency.

IFA contemplate action against Bhowmick

IFA contemplate action against Bhowmick

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

East Bengal's coach has sharply criticised the association duirng the last few weeks.\n\n

IFA Shield: Churchill, Douanes held

IFA Shield: Churchill, Douanes held

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Mohammedan Sporting and Air India held Churchill Brothers and Senegal's AS Douanes respectively to draws to remain in contention for a semi-final berth in the 114th IFA Shield football tournament in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Mahindra United win IFA Shield

Mahindra United win IFA Shield

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Mahindra United won their maiden IFA Shield title with a 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan in the final.

Bayern Munich for IFA Shield

Bayern Munich for IFA Shield

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Bagan in IFA Shield final

Bagan in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

The defending champions beat arch-rivals East Bengal in the semi-finals via the penalty shoot-out.

Mohun Bagan win IFA Shield

Mohun Bagan win IFA Shield

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

They beat East Bengal 5-3 via the tie-breaker in the final.

East Bengal win IFA Shield

East Bengal win IFA Shield

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

The Kolkata giants beat Churchill Brothers 5-4 via sudden-death in the final.

Violence mars IFA Shield match

Violence mars IFA Shield match

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

The Mohammedan Sporting and Kolkata Port Trust match stopped 40 seconds before time as spectators stormed the ground after Sporting's demand for a penalty was turned down.

Churchill Brothers in IFA Shield final

Churchill Brothers in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

I-League champions Churchill Brothers beat Air India 5-3 via the penalty shoot-out, in a rain-marred encounter, to enter the final of the 114th IFA Shield football tournament at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday.

PLS deferred but well on course: IFA

PLS deferred but well on course: IFA

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The troubled Premier League Soccer (PLS) is on course but it has been deferred, the Indian Football Association said in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Mahindra, Santos in IFA Shield final

Mahindra, Santos in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

Mahindra United and South Africa's Santos Football Club on Wednesday set up a summit clash after winning their semifinal encounters in the 113th IFA Shield Football tournament.

IFA: Shield Arrows, United SC in semis

IFA: Shield Arrows, United SC in semis

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

Pailan Arrows and United SC made it to the semi-finals of the 116th IFA Shield with contrasting victories against their respective opponents in Kolkata on Sunday.

Bagan, Mahindra in IFA Shield final

Bagan, Mahindra in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The Kolkata giants beat Sporting Clube de Goa 1-0 in the semi-finals.

Bagan enter semis of IFA Shield

Bagan enter semis of IFA Shield

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

They played a goalless draw against China's Shenzen Kingway on Sunday.

Mohd. Sporting in IFA Shield semis

Mohd. Sporting in IFA Shield semis

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

The Kolkata side rallied from a goal in arrears to beat Muktijoddha Samsad of Bangladesh.

Odafa antics helps Churchill clinch IFA Shield

Odafa antics helps Churchill clinch IFA Shield

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Churchill Brothers clinched their maiden IFA Shield title by beating local giants Mohun Bagan 2-0 in a lop-sided encounter at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

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.

Mahindra retains IFA Shield defeating Santos FC

Mahindra retains IFA Shield defeating Santos FC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Mahindra United of Mumbai retained the IFA Shield title defeating favourite Santos FC of South Africa 3-1 in an exciting final of the tournament at Barasat Stadium in Kolkata on Friday night. Mahindra forged ahead in the 9th minute through their Nigerian striker Yakubu, who shot home cashing in on a pass from forward Pierre, who hails from Ivory Coast in Africa. Yakubu struck six minutes later, heading home a cross by Pierre.