News for 'shillong'

Dudu takes Sporting Clube into final

Dudu takes Sporting Clube into final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Two goals by Dudu Omagbemi helped Sporting Club de Goa crush Assam Rifles 3-0 and enter the final of the Durand Cup football tournament.

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

National football coach Stephen Constantine named 32 probables on Wednesday for India's upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup joint qualification Round 1 home and away matches against Nepal. India first host Nepal on March 12 at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Sajusarai, Guwahati, while the return leg is slated to be played in Nepal on March 17.

'My husband keeps a fast for me as well'

'My husband keeps a fast for me as well'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The NSCN-IM is no longer the force it used to be. Once the 'de facto government' of Magaland, it gradually reduced to an extortion racket. But missteps by the Centre could give it a new lease of life.

Quake hits at Indo-Myanmar border, tremors felt in several parts of India

Quake hits at Indo-Myanmar border, tremors felt in several parts of India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar, tremors of which shook the northeast, several parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and even Delhi and NCR on Wednesday.

'Even if Hansal Mehta was directing an erotic film, I would do it'

'Even if Hansal Mehta was directing an erotic film, I would do it'

Rediff.com27 May 2014

'On screen, I am Patralekha and he is Rajkummar. I am 24 and he is 28 years old. We are seeing each other, but that is very different from the husband and wife relationship. We had to start from scratch.' City Lights actress Patralekha gets ready for showbiz.

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The statement comes in the midst of countrywide protests against the new citizenship law.

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, it said.

I-League: Royal Wahingdoh return as the table-toppers

I-League: Royal Wahingdoh return as the table-toppers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Royal Wahingdoh FC notched up another three points after beating Sporting Clube de Goa 2-0.

I-League: Bengaluru ease past Churchill Brothers

I-League: Bengaluru ease past Churchill Brothers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Bengaluru turned on the style in an emphatic second-half performance as they stayed on top of the table with a 3-0 win over Churchill Brothers at the Bangalore Football Stadium, in Bangalore in the Round 20 clash of the Airtel I-League on Saturday.

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to 'integrate' distinct northeastern states, explains Shekhar Gupta.

'Confident that Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Pakistan'

'Confident that Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Pakistan'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

India were drawn against their Pakistan for an away Asia-Oceania Zone Group 1 fixture.

APJ Abdul Kalam's body brought to Delhi; President, PM pay tributes

APJ Abdul Kalam's body brought to Delhi; President, PM pay tributes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The body of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, who died in Shillong on Monday evening, was carried to Delhi early Tuesday morning by a special aircraft from Guwahati.

First Look: India, Aus 'A' players mourn former President Kalam's death

First Look: India, Aus 'A' players mourn former President Kalam's death

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

India 'A' and Australia 'A' cricketers wore black armbands and observed two minutes' silence in memory of late former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

Photo: Sussanne Khan's Goa memories

Photo: Sussanne Khan's Goa memories

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from Bollywood celebrities!

DON'T MISS: Amazing pictures of India's North East!

DON'T MISS: Amazing pictures of India's North East!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Rediff.com's Uttam Ghosh visited Arunachal Pradesh, Shillong and Assam and returned with these memories

Conrad Sangma says Meghalaya Guv invited him to form govt

Conrad Sangma says Meghalaya Guv invited him to form govt

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Conrad said that he has support from 34 MLAs -- 19 of the NPP, six of the the United Democratic Party, four of the People's Democratic Front, two each of the Hill State People's Democratic Party and the BJP and an Independent.

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

From gourmet music festivals to musical comedies, 2015 promises gigs that are unique and have a soul.

5 days on, efforts to trace trapped miners in Meghalaya fail to yield result

5 days on, efforts to trace trapped miners in Meghalaya fail to yield result

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Over 100 personnel of the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force, along with police teams, are waiting for the water level to subside to begin rescue operations, the official said.

South Asian Games: Indian Archers hit bulls-eye

South Asian Games: Indian Archers hit bulls-eye

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The Indian compound archery team and the mixed pair claimed three gold medals in the morning session, in Shillong, to swell their tally in the 12th South Asian Games on Monday.

Pix: Sikkim quake, biggest in northeast in 20 years

Pix: Sikkim quake, biggest in northeast in 20 years

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

The northeastern region on Sunday experienced the biggest earthquake in 20 years.

SC issues notice to Ex-Kolkata top cop in Saradha case

SC issues notice to Ex-Kolkata top cop in Saradha case

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The Saradha group of companies allegedly duped lakhs of people to the tune of Rs 2,500 crore, promising higher rates of return on their investments.

I-League: Aizawl rally to hold Salgaocar to draw

I-League: Aizawl rally to hold Salgaocar to draw

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

R Malsawntluanga's injury time goal helped Aizawl FC hold Salgaocar to 1-1 draw in a fifth round encounter of the I-League, in Vasco on Sunday.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

Bharwan Aloo, Crispy Fried Snapper: Readers share food pics!

Bharwan Aloo, Crispy Fried Snapper: Readers share food pics!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Food photography is becoming a very provocative, glamorous art -- share yours with us!

One of India's most politically unstable states goes to the polls

One of India's most politically unstable states goes to the polls

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Meghalaya is a land of political contradictions. One of the most peaceful states in the North-East, only one chief minister has had a full term in office in Meghalaya's 41-year history. Meghalaya is a woman-dominated traditional society, but the outgoing assembly had only one lady MLA!Rediff.com's Archana Masih reports from Shillong on the election in arguably India's most politically unstable state.

India-China military ties 'improving', thanks to Modi, Xi: PLA

India-China military ties 'improving', thanks to Modi, Xi: PLA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'We should carefully handle issues concerning each other's core interests. We should properly manage and control problems that cannot be solved for the time being'

Anti-CAA protest in Bihar; Bengal, Assam peaceful

Anti-CAA protest in Bihar; Bengal, Assam peaceful

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

West Bengal had witnessed violence and arson from December 13 to 17 during protests against the new citizenship law.

AI to redeploy Northeast fleet on lucrative routes

AI to redeploy Northeast fleet on lucrative routes

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Move after the North Eastern Council failed to make viability payments to the carrier.

Food pilgrimage! A gastronomic tour of 7 Indian cities

Food pilgrimage! A gastronomic tour of 7 Indian cities

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Get set to burrrrrrp! Presenting the real taste of India!

Meet the best ambassadors of India's North-East

Meet the best ambassadors of India's North-East

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

No, they are not politicians, bureaucrats or film stars, but a group of young singers who can stir the rusted chords of your soul with the power of their voice. Ladies and gentlemen... the Shillong Chamber Choir...

'You can't take the BJP at face value'

'You can't take the BJP at face value'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'There are 17 million Hindus in Bangladesh and we, in the north east, see this Citizenship (Amendment) Bill as a route for them to enter India on the plea that they are facing persecution in Bangladesh.'

Want to study fashion? Admission guide to NIFT

Want to study fashion? Admission guide to NIFT

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The premier design institute has 15 centres offering design, technology and management programmes. Read on to know how to get in.

Meghalaya polls: Veteran P A Sangma faces tough battle against a greenhorn

Meghalaya polls: Veteran P A Sangma faces tough battle against a greenhorn

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

As the two parliamentary constituencies in Meghalaya, Tura and Shillong go to polls on Wednesday, the glare will be on Tura constituency where former Lok Sabha Speaker and eight-time Lok Sabha member Purno A Sangma, 66, of the National People's Party is fighting the most crucial election in his life against Congress greenhorn Daryl Williams Ch Momin, 27, in a straight contest.

The Silk Route to Success

The Silk Route to Success

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Tista Sengupta catches up with five emerging designers from North East India -- Daniel Syiem, Atsu Sekhose, Meghna Rai Medhi, Dhiraj Deka and Sanjukta Dutta -- who, in their own way, are fighting to keep their traditional art of weaving alive.

Lajong FC edge past Sikkim, 10-man EB beat Arrows

Lajong FC edge past Sikkim, 10-man EB beat Arrows

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

A wrap of the I-League football matches played across the country on Saturday.

Quake in NE: Two hurt, several buildings damaged

Quake in NE: Two hurt, several buildings damaged

Rediff.com11 May 2012

An earthquake of moderate intensity shook Assam and rest of the north-east on Friday. But there was no immediate report of any casualty or damage to properties. The quake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale, with its epicenter in Tezpur district, struck at 6.11 pm, said R F Dattatreya of the Meteorological Department in Delhi. He said the quake was of "moderate" intensity.

Seven-day state mourning for Kalam's demise, but no holiday

Seven-day state mourning for Kalam's demise, but no holiday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Government has announced a seven-day state mourning in honour of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, however there will be no holiday.

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

Tejas to officially replace MiG-21 FL

Tejas to officially replace MiG-21 FL

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The indigenously developed light combat aircraft 'Tejas' would officially replace the MiG-21 FL fighter jet, Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said on Thursday.