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Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC fight back to down Pune 3-1

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC fight back to down Pune 3-1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Venezuelan Miku (64th minute and 78th) and skipper Sunil Chhetri (95th) starred for Bengaluru at the Balewadi Sports Complex as the side registered their fourth win this season to cement their place the top of points table.

Interested in a citizen journalism course?

Interested in a citizen journalism course?

Rediff.com30 May 2011

A first of its kind Certificate Workshop in Citizen Journalism will be held in Shillong from June 16 to 18.

Govt to use satellite imaging to demarcate borders of NE states

Govt to use satellite imaging to demarcate borders of NE states

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Two senior government functionaries said the task has been given to the North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), a joint initiative of the Department of Space (DoS) and the North Eastern Council (NEC).

Fed Cup semis: Bagan take five-goal advantage over Lajong

Fed Cup semis: Bagan take five-goal advantage over Lajong

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Jeje Lalpekhula scored a hat-trick as a rampaging Mohun Bagan routed Shillong Lajong 5-0 in their home leg semifinal of the Federation Cup football tournament at the Vidyasagar Krirnagan in Barasat, West Bengal, on Sunday.

WATCH: Why Meghalaya is called Scotland of the East

WATCH: Why Meghalaya is called Scotland of the East

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Vlogger Gaurav Taneja shares some of his most interesting discoveries and learnings from his recent trip to Meghalaya.

Mary Kom, Sarita qualify for South Asian Games

Mary Kom, Sarita qualify for South Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

London Olympics bronze medalist MC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi and Pooja Rani are all set to represent India in the upcoming 12th South Asian Games 2016 to be held in Guwahati and Shillong. The trio emerged triumphant in the final round bouts of their respective weight categories during the South Asain Games Test event and Elite Women's National Boxing Selection trial held at the NEHU, SAI Special Area Games in Shillong on Friday. While five-time world champion Mary Kom beat Sarjubala Devi in the fly-weight category to claim the SAG spot, Sarita ousted a spirited Soniya in the light-weight category.

'Iski Ho Ya Uski, Khoop Piyo Whiskey'

'Iski Ho Ya Uski, Khoop Piyo Whiskey'

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'As we grew up in service and became seniors ourselves, our commanders advised us to graduate to whiskey since rum did not suit the stature and 'shaan' of a senior officer.' Nitin Sathe recalls his encounters with whiskey on World Whiskey Day.

I-League: Minerva hold Bengaluru FC; Chennai win

I-League: Minerva hold Bengaluru FC; Chennai win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Bengaluru FC dropped their first points at home this season after a fortuitous goal allowed Minerva Punjab FC claim a point with a 1-1 draw at the Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Christ picture: Interim bail for publisher

Christ picture: Interim bail for publisher

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The Gauhati high court bench in Shillong on Tuesday granted interim bail to an absconding publisher, whose school text-books carried a scandalous representation of Jesus Christ.

India's blues stars look back at a decade of change

India's blues stars look back at a decade of change

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Shillong-based blues band Soulmate, which in 10 years of performing has wowed legends like Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy, is recording its third studio album. Sumit Bhattacharya tunes in.

Peeking into the soul of the Northeast

Peeking into the soul of the Northeast

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

What is it about the charm of the Northeast and its mountains that it takes prisoners?

I-League: East Bengal sign off on losing note

I-League: East Bengal sign off on losing note

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Runners-up for the last two years, East Bengal ended their I-League campaign on a miserable note, going down to Shillong Lajong FC by a solitary goal at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday.

Fed Cup: Sporting down Mumbai FC; Lajong beat East Bengal

Fed Cup: Sporting down Mumbai FC; Lajong beat East Bengal

Rediff.com1 May 2016

A late goal against the run of play by Sumeet Passi helped Sporting Clube de Goa prevail over Mumbai FC 1-0 in their Federation Cup first leg football tie at the Cooperage ground, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Rangdajied United FC qualify for I-League 1st division

Rangdajied United FC qualify for I-League 1st division

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Rangdajied United FC of Shillong became the second team to qualify for next season's I-League top tier after beating already qualified Mohammedan Sporting 3-1 in the final phase of the 2nd Division I-League in Bangalore.

Beautiful places to visit in India

Beautiful places to visit in India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Rediff readers share their holiday photographs.

Dear Nirmalaji, please encourage tourism

Dear Nirmalaji, please encourage tourism

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Nangiohbok Rymbai, a graduate in economics who works as a daily wage labourer in Shillong, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Meghalaya footballer bogged down by swine flu

Meghalaya footballer bogged down by swine flu

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

A 17-year-old soccer player from Shillong who returned from England last week, has been detected to be suffering from H1N1 virus infection, according to test report received by Shillong Civil Hospital authority from a Kolkata lab, on Tuesday.

Lajong FC signs on Nigerian Ebi Sukore

Lajong FC signs on Nigerian Ebi Sukore

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Strengthening the team ahead of the I-League, North Eastern football team Shillong Lajong FC has signed another Nigerian footballer Ebi Sukore, who last played for Mumbai FC, club officials said in Shillong on Monday.

I-League: Deja vu for Mohun Bagan as they spoil Bengaluru party

I-League: Deja vu for Mohun Bagan as they spoil Bengaluru party

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Lalpekhlua Jeje and Sony Norde scored spectacular goals to hand Mohun Bagan a 2-0 win over Bengaluru FC in a round eight clash of the Hero I-League football tournament at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Just where are Parineeti, Taapsee, Karisma?

Just where are Parineeti, Taapsee, Karisma?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Actors lead a busy life, and their work sometimes take them to interesting places in India and abroad.

Lajong trounce Pailan Arrows

Lajong trounce Pailan Arrows

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

A double strike by in-form Sushil Kumar Singh and another goal from Friday Gbeneme helped Shillong Lajong FC beat Pailan Arrows 3-1 at the J N Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday afternoon.

I-League: Churchill ride on Moghrabi's strike

I-League: Churchill ride on Moghrabi's strike

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

A brilliant goal from Akram Moghrabi in injury time helped Churchill Brothers earn full points against hosts Shillong Lajong in their round seven match of the I-League at the JN Sports Complex in Shillong on Saturday.

ISL to be held behind closed doors from Nov to March

ISL to be held behind closed doors from Nov to March

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Indian Super League is set to be held behind closed doors from November to March. This was discussed during a meeting between the ISL organsiers Football Sports Development Ltd. (FSDL) and club representatives on Monday.

Assam,Nagaland sign agreement to de-escalate situation at 2 locations

Assam,Nagaland sign agreement to de-escalate situation at 2 locations

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Assam's longest border dispute is with Nagaland, which began since the creation of the state in 1963.

Assam Police opened fire on our personnel, civilians: Mizoram govt

Assam Police opened fire on our personnel, civilians: Mizoram govt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Police sources said the state forces exchanged fire for about 40 minutes.

I-League: Lajong beat Prayag United 3-2

I-League: Lajong beat Prayag United 3-2

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Shillong Lajong FC defeated Prayag United FC 3-2 at an I-League match at the J N Stadium in Shillong on Sunday. The match was witnessed by a 18,000 strong crowd.

I-League: Sporting desperate for their first win

I-League: Sporting desperate for their first win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

After a great start to their I-League campaign, Shillong Lajong will host Sporting Clube de Goa in a third round match at JN Sports Complex, in Shillong, on Sunday.

Roberto Silva stars in Churchill's win over Lajong

Roberto Silva stars in Churchill's win over Lajong

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Roberto Silva's brace of goals helped Churchill Brothers beat hosts Shillong Lajong 2-0 in a 15th round I-League encounter at the J N Sports Complex, in Shillong, on Wednesday.

What was Nimrat doing in Meghalaya?

What was Nimrat doing in Meghalaya?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Nimrat Kaur in the 'abode of the clouds' -- as Meghalaya is known in Sanskrit -- makes for beautiful viewing.

Interesting facts about 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls

Interesting facts about 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The analysis of the 37 candidates done by the Association for Democratic Reforms states that Subu Kechu, an independent candidate from Arunachal West, has declared a case against him in which he allegedly caused a loss of Rs 50.

BJP takes potshots at Rahul for wearing jacket worth Rs 70,000

BJP takes potshots at Rahul for wearing jacket worth Rs 70,000

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

A belated comeback to Rahul Gandhi's 'suit boot' jibe over Modi's infamous monogrammed suit.

I-League: Bengaluru FC crowned champions

I-League: Bengaluru FC crowned champions

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Bengaluru FC were crowned as I-League football champions for the second time in three years as they blanked Salgaocar 2-0 in their penultimate league match, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

'I have become more confident after PINK'

'I have become more confident after PINK'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

'I did not grow up watching Bollywood movies because I don't understand Hindi. The only Bollywood movie I have watched is Piku. I may have seen Hindi films with my mother when I was younger, but otherwise, I haven't sat down to watch a Bollywood film.' Andrea Tariang gets ready for her big Bollywood debut.

PHOTOS: Aizawl FC script history; win I-League title

PHOTOS: Aizawl FC script history; win I-League title

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

In one of the biggest achievements in Indian football history, unheralded Aizawl FC on Sunday lifted the I-League crown after they held Shillong Lajong 1-1 in a tense match in Shillong.

Meghalaya govt condemns reports spreading 'unfounded' rumours

Meghalaya govt condemns reports spreading 'unfounded' rumours

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The Meghalaya government on Tuesday condemned attempts by Assam-based satellite television channels to create rift between different communities living in Assam and Meghalaya by spreading "unfounded" rumours.

Rawat outlines plan to merge 17 single service commands into 4

Rawat outlines plan to merge 17 single service commands into 4

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The first joint theatre command would be responsible for the border against Pakistan in what the military refers to as the "western theatre"; while a second command -- the northern theatre command -- would be responsible for the border with China. A third, navy-heavy theatre, called the "maritime command" will be responsible for the security of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR); and an island command, already functional and called the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC), would project power into the eastern Indian Ocean.

India's Got Talent champs to sing for Obama

India's Got Talent champs to sing for Obama

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

The Shillong Chamber Choir, which recently won the popular television show, India's Got Talent -- Khoj 2 will perform for President Obama.

5 scientific contributions of 'Missile Man' Kalam

5 scientific contributions of 'Missile Man' Kalam

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

As an aerospace scientist, Kalam worked with India's two major space research organisations --DRDO and ISRO.

'Flare and Miles are the ultimate family dogs'

'Flare and Miles are the ultimate family dogs'

Rediff.com17 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what Sakshi Narwal shared.

Assam, Meghalaya to form panels for border settlement

Assam, Meghalaya to form panels for border settlement

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The committees headed by a cabinet minister will have bureaucrats and maybe a local representative as members and they will visit the disputed sites, interact with the civil society members and complete the discussions within 30 days, Sarma said.