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Everything you need to know about Ganguly Bagan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Ganguly Bagan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

TV 'soutens' Mona-Mouli get emotional in real life

May 21, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Popular TV actors Mona Singh and Mouli Ganguly, who play souten (co-wife) became emotional on the last day of shooting for their show "Kya Huaa Tera Vaada", which is coming to an end. Mona says she will miss the show.

First Chappell, now Sreesanth; feel bad for Dravid: Sourav

May 17, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly Friday said he felt bad for Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid who had to "contend with people like Greg Chappell and S. Sreesanth" during his captaincy stints for the country and the IPL franchisee respectively.

IPL spot-fixing revelations leave cricketing world shocked

May 16, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The cricketing world was in shock after Delhi Police late Wednesday night arrested Rajasthan Royals players Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila in Mumbai for alleged spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Srinivasan says fixing culprits will get severe punishments

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): The Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) President N.Srinivasan said on Thursday that the spot-fixing culprits will face severe punishments.

List of I-league champions

May 8, 2013 at 12:01 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The I-league title remained in Goa since the semi-professional Football League (NFL) was rec-christened as the professional I-League in 2007-08.

Churchill Brothers are I-League champions 2012-13

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 PM

Vasco (Goa), May 7 (IANS) Churchill Brothers Sports Club managed a 1-1 draw against Mohun Bagan to emerge I-League champions for the second time at the Tilak Maidan here Tuesday.

I-League champions to get a newly designed trophy (With Image)

May 6, 2013 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A glittering new trophy, designed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), awaits the 2012-13 I-League Champions. The dedicated trophy will be handed over to the champion team later this month.

Chit funds pumped in unrealistic salaries: Bhutia

May 6, 2013 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia Monday said if only the chit fund scam was unearthed earlier, teams like his United Sikkim would have hired good players on realistic salaries.

Chit funds have made footballers' salary unrealistic: Bhutia

May 6, 2013 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said if the chit fund scam, which has affected I-League clubs in Kolkata, was unearthed earlier his team United Sikkim would have hired better players for realistic salaries.

I can't believe I won: Aanchal Khurana

May 5, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Ex-Roadies Aanchal Khurana, who won the best actress in a negative role trophy at the 12th Indian Telly Awards, says she can't believe that she has won the award.

Mamata should apologise for smoking comment: Rights group

April 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) A rights group Monday approached the West Bengal Human Rights Commission to complain against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urging people to smoke more and sought a public apology from her.

Post 'Kya Huaa...'. Mouli to tour with 'Pritam Pyare Pappuji'

April 23, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) TV actress Mouli Ganguly, currently seen as avenging Anushka in "Kya Huaa Tera Vaada", plans to tour with her comedy play "Pritam Pyare Pappuji" after the show goes off air.

India urged to help end killings in Myanmar

April 22, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Human Rights Watch Monday urged India to use its influence with Myanmar authorities to demand an end to attacks on Muslims there.

Rapes expose police failure: Human Rights Watch

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The brutal rape of a five-year-old girl here "has again exposed the failure of police training and reform in India", Human Rights Watch said Sunday.

ONGC aim to finish I-League on a high

April 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Ambedkar Stadium stays ONGC's fortress and coach Santosh Kashyap, the bandmaster. From whipping boys to giants at home, ONGC have undergone a transformation with Kashyap waving his magic wand since taking up the reins last December.

'Kya Huaa Tera Vaada' completes 250 episodes

April 11, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Ekta Kapoor's "Kya Huaa Tera Vaada" has completed 250 episodes and lead actress Mona Singh says the show has been a fun ride.

'India must tell Syria to protect civilians'

April 11, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Human Rights Watch has urged India to tell Syria not to harm civilians while battling anti-government rebels.

Upbeat Mohun Bagan up against Mumbai FC

April 9, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Kalyani (West Bengal), April 9 (IANS) Mohun Bagan will look at the morale-boosting 5-1 win against Sporting Clube de Goa in the previous round when they take on Mumbai FC in the rescheduled 14th round match of the I-League football at the Kalyani Stadium here Wednesday.

Ganguly hopes dropped veterans will be back in Indian team

April 6, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly Saturday hoped that Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan would be able to make a comeback to the Indian team in future despite being left out of the list of probables for upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

'Africa's young population is huge market for Indian business' (With Image)

April 6, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Indian firms should work to cash in on the demographic dividends on offer in the African continent, an Africa-based Indian corporate leader said here.

Churchill, Pune FC lock horns in crucial tie

April 4, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Vasco (Goa), April 4 (IANS) Churchill Brothers and Pune FC go head-to-head in a crucial I-League clash at the Tilak Maidan here Friday that will possibly decide which way the title will go.

IPL: An old age home or cradle of youth?

April 1, 2013 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Is the Indian Premier League (IPL) a home for the aged or a pre-school for those hoping to play international cricket some day? The truth lies somewhere between the two perceptions.

National shooter attacked for protesting wife's harassment

March 28, 2013 at 10:18 PM

Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) National level shooter Bibaswan Ganguly and his family members were injured after they were attacked by a gang of miscreants in West Bengal's Hooghly district after he protested their harassment of his wife, police said Thursday.

Shillong Lajong hold Mohun Bagan 2-2

March 28, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Kalyani (West Bengal), March 28 (IANS) Mohun Bagan were denied victory after leading twice in the match as a determined Shillong Lajong FC forced a 2-2 result in the 22nd round of the I-league at the Kalyani Stadium here Thursday.

Kapil Dev urges 'over the hill' Tendulkar to embrace 'painful' retirement

March 27, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Abu Dhabi, Mar 27 (ANI): Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has urged batting great Sachin Tendulkar, whom he believes is well past his best, to take retirement from international cricket, adding the master blaster can be a great ambassador for cricket post retirement.

Players perform amid snakes at I-League venue

March 25, 2013 at 10:18 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) The footballers of Mohun Bagan and Pailan Arrows had plenty of unwanted company during their I-League game at Kalyani near here Sunday - poisonous snakes which roamed freely on the playground as well as near the dressing rooms.

Rahane should play and open innings: Ganguly

March 21, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) With India looking to register a 4-0 series whitewash against Australia, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly Thursday batted for Ajinkya Rahane, saying the Mumbai batsman should play in the Delhi test match.

UNHRC fails on probe into war crimes: Human Rights Watch

March 21, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The UNHRC resolution passed Thursday in Geneva fails to seek an independent international probe into human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, Human Rights Watch said Thursday.

U-20 I-league: Pune FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-0

March 20, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Jamshedpur, March 20 (IANS) Pune FC continued their impressive run with a facile 2-0 win over Mohun Bagan AC in Round-3 of the Under-20 I-League (Final Phase) at the JRD Sports Complex here Wednesday.

HRW hopes India will seek amendments to UN resolution on Lankan Tamil issue

March 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New York, Mar.20 (ANI): New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has in a statement urged the Indian Government to seek and move amendments to the UN Human Rights Council Resolution on the Sri Lankan Tamil rights issue at the earliest.

I dont believe in becoming something, but doing something: Modi

March 17, 2013 at 12:14 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Saturday unfolded his development-oriented vision of the nation predicated on "good governance" and "out-of-the-box thinking", took gentle digs at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh but deftly sidestepped pointed questions about his prime ministerial candidature, saying he never aspired for "becoming something, but in doing something".

Mumbai FC, Shillong Lajong, Sesa Goa win

March 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Jamshedpur, March 14 (IANS) Mumbai FC rode on a hat-trick by Cletus Paul to beat ONGC 3-1 in the first match of the day played at Gopal Maidan in the U-20 I-League here Thursday.

Mohun Bagan, Dempo, Sesa Goa win in U-20 I-League

March 12, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Jamshedpur, March 12 (IANS) The eighth day of the sixth edition of the Under-20 I-League saw four exciting encounters played at J.R.D. Tata Sports Complex and Gopal Maidan here Tuesday and Mohun Bagan, Dempo, Sesa Goa emerging winners.

Not scared of ghosts, says Yash Tonk

March 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) TV actor Yash Tonk, who features in an episode of "Ek Thhi Naayka", a promotional episode for thriller film "Ek Thi Daayan", says he is not scared of ghosts.

Konkona to appear with Mouli in 'Ek Thhi Naayka'

March 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Actress Konkona Sen Sharma will be seen with Mouli Ganguly in the TV show "Ek Thhi Naayika".

Bengal may be ahead of Delhi in crimes against women: WBHRC chief

March 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) West Bengal Human Rights Commission chairman and former Supreme Court judge Asok Kumar Ganguly Saturday said the state is not lagging behind Delhi in the number of atrocities on women and may have well gone ahead of the national capital.

Ganguly sees Dhoni hand in Sehwag's exclusion

March 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) Expressing surprise over the dropping of dashing India opener Virender Sehwag, former captain Sourav Ganguly Saturday said current team skipper M.S. Dhoni had a hand in the exclusion.

Ekta Kapoor takes acting tips from Bhardwaj

March 7, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) When filmmaker Ekta Kapoor decided to make her acting debut with TV show "Ek Thi Naayika", she turned to Vishal Bhardwaj for acting tips.

IFA Shield: Pune FC in must-win situation against Saprissa

March 6, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) Pune FC face a do-or-die situation against Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa when they face-off in the 117th IFA Shield at the Salt Lake Stadium here Thursday.

Ganguly praises Dhoni for becoming the most successful Indian Test captain

March 6, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Sourav Ganguly lauded Mahendra Singh Dhoni for becoming the most successful Indian Test captain, surpassing his record, and hoped that he would be able to carry his showing in the coming foreign engagements on Tuesday.

Ganguly praises Dhoni for breaking his captaincy record

March 5, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) Sourav Ganguly Tuesday lauded Mahendra Singh Dhoni for becoming the most successful Indian Test captain, surpassing his record, and hoped that the Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batsman would be able to carry his showing in the coming foreign engagements.

Mohun Bagan beat Pune FC 3-0 in IFA opener

March 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) Pune FC went down 0-3 to Mohun Bagan in their IFA Shield Group A opener at the Kalyani Stadium here Tuesday.

With 'Ek Thhi Naayka', Sakshi hopes for another hit with Balaji

March 5, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Small screen's favourite 'bahu' Sakshi Tanwar will soon be seen in Ekta Kapoor's new promotional show "Ek Thhi Naayka" and hopes their success saga continues with the show.

Ekta and Vishal launches Ek Thi Nayika starring 8 TV actresses

March 5, 2013 at 3:09 PM

Ekta Kapoor and Vishal Bharadwaj have moved one step ahead in promotional ways for movies. Ekta and Vishal have launched a mini-TV series of 16 episodes comprising 8 stories named Ek Thi Nayika.

Dhoni becomes most successful India Test captain

March 5, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become the most successful Indian Test captain, surpassing Sourav Ganguly after India won the second cricket Test against Australia by an innings and 135 runs here Tuesday.

Winning most matches is a collective effort: Dhoni

March 5, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels winning most matches as an Indian Test captain is a collective effort and said the credit should go to all the team members.

India inflict another heavy defeat on Australia

March 5, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) India took a 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, thrashing Australia by an innings and 135 runs with more than five sessions to spare in the second cricket Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Tuesday.

Vishal Bhardwaj, Ekta Kapoor to do cameos in 'Ek Thhi Naayka'

March 4, 2013 at 11:29 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) "Ek Thi Daayan" producers Vishal Bhardwaj and Ekta Kapoor will be seen doing cameo roles in TV series "Ek Thhi Naayka" for promoting their film. Cast members Emraan Hashmi, Konkana Sen Sharma, Kalki Koechlin and Huma Qureshi will also be seen in the series.

Tagore-Ocampo memorabilia reveals enigmatic relationship

March 3, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) A pair of sunglasses, a book of poems, old gramophone records: These and other items brought back to Santiniketan from Argentina take one to the early 20th century and the enigmatic relationship between Argentine writer and feminist Victoria Ocampo and Noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

Tagore-Ocampo memorabilia reveals enigmatic relationship

March 3, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) A pair of sunglasses, a book of poems, old gramophone records: These and other items brought back to Santiniketan from Argentina take one to the early 20th century and the enigmatic relationship between Argentine writer and feminist Victoria Ocampo and Noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

Dean Jones backs 'undervalued' Dhoni to become among top three all time Indian greats

March 2, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Sydney, Mar 2 (ANI): Former Australian batsman Dean Jones has backed Mahendra Singh Dhoni to end his career among the top three all time great Indian batsmen, adding the World Cup winning captain is not given due respect by the fans.

Greg Chappell says downfall of Tests would deprive cricket of its 'soul'

February 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Sydney, Feb 28 (ANI): Australian great Greg Chappell has claimed the downfall of Test cricket would deprive the sport of its soul, adding the authorities must not allow the rapidly increasing Twenty20 beast to eclipse the longest format of the game.

Indian football team reach Yangon for AFC Challenge Cup

February 26, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Yangon, Feb 26 (IANS) The Indian national football team reached Yangon Tuesday morning for the upcoming AFC Challenge Cup which kicks off March 2.

Koevermans names fooball squad for AFC Challenge Cup

February 24, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) National football coach Wim Koevermans Sunday named the final list of 23 for the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 (Qualifiers) which kicks off in Yangon March 2.

Sourav Ganguly's father dead

February 21, 2013 at 9:38 PM

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly's father Chandidas Ganguly passed away Thursday after suffering a heart attack here. He was 75.

Churchill signs Chettri on loan from Lisbon

February 13, 2013 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) I-League club Churchill Brothers signed India football captain and forward Sunil Chettri on loan from Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon for four months.

Aman Verma happy to play lawyer

February 12, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Popular TV actor Aman Verma, who is joining the cast of "Parvarrish: Kuchh Khatti Kuchh Meethi", is delighted with the role of a lawyer who has zero tolerance for injustice.

Enact law against gender-based violence: rights bodies

February 12, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Legislators in India should substantially amend or replace the new law on violence against women in the coming parliament session, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.

HRW to Indian lawmakers: Amend or replace new criminal law on violence against women

February 12, 2013 at 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Feb.12 (ANI): Legislators in India should substantially amend or replace the new criminal law on violence against women in the forthcoming budget session of the parliament, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today.

Koevermans names 30 probables for AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers

February 8, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) National football coach Wim Koevermans Friday announced the list of 30 probables for the preparatory camp for the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 qualifiers.

Tell Sri Lanka to devolve power, India urged

February 7, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) India must press Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse "to ensure reconciliation, devolution of power and justice", Human Rights Watch said Thursday.

India urged to protect children from sex abuse

February 7, 2013 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) India should improve protection for children from sexual abuse as part of broader reform efforts following the Dec 16 gang-rape and death of a young woman here, Human Rights Watch said Thursday.

Rupali Ganguly gets married Wednesday

February 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) TV actress Rupali Ganguly, who keeps her personal life away from the prying eyes of media, surprised everyone with her marriage news. She got married to businessman Ashvin Verma here Wednesday.

Rupali Ganguly to get married Thursday

February 6, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) TV actress Rupali Ganguly, who keeps her personal life away from the prying eyes of media, surprised everyone with her marriage news. She is tying the knot with businessman Ashvin Verma here Thursday.

Facebook great resource for low-budget films: Producer

February 5, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Agra Feb 5 (IANS) Social networking site Facebook could be used as an important resource to produce low-budget films in the coming days, a Bollywood producer said Tuesday.

Avoided autobiography to skip controversy: Ganguly

February 2, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Kolkata, Feb 2 (IANS) Taking a broad swipe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the ruckus over author Salman Rushdie's cancellation of his trip to Kolkata, ex Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly Saturday said he never wrote his autobiography as he wanted to avoid becoming the subject of a frontpage controversy.

T20 fun, but Test ultimate yardstick of cricket skills: Sourav Ganguly

February 2, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Kolkata, Feb 2 (IANS) Twenty20 cricket is fun, popular and money-spinning, but for former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, the five-day Test format is the ultimate yardstick of a cricketer's skills.

India backsliding on rights for civil society, women, accountability for abuses: HRW

February 1, 2013 at 11:43 AM

London, Feb.1 (ANI): India's human rights situation took serious turns for the worse with respect to civil society protections, sexual violence against women, and the longstanding failure to hold public officials accountable for abuses, Human Rights Watch said today in the release of its World Report 2013.

Second Kolkata Literary Meet begins

January 30, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Bringing together over 50 speakers from India and abroad to celebrate the spirit of literature and the culture of reading, the annual Kolkata Literary Meet began here Wednesday as part of the 37th Kolkata Book Fair.

Japanese Arata in India's national football team

January 29, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Japanese Arata Izumi has become the first foreign national to be selected for the Indian football team.

Rahul Dravid, the gentleman cricketer (Profile)

January 26, 2013 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Batting great Rahul Dravid tried to be perfect in everything he did, both on and off the field. The 16 years he played international cricket, he played with dignity and humility; a gentleman cricketer to the core. On Friday, he was named among the awardees of the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, on the eve of Republic Day.

National, international celebrities to attend Kolkata litfest

January 24, 2013 at 7:20 PM

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) Over 100 national and international writers and celebrities from various fields including Amitava Ghosh, Amish Tripathi and Sourav Ganguly will participate in the Kolkata Literary Meet (KLM) at the 37th International Kolkata Book Fair beginning here Jan 26.

Mohun Bagan's Odafa gets one-match ban

January 21, 2013 at 8:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) After taking into consideration an unconditional apology from Mohun Bagan player Odafa Okolie, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) imposed on him an additional one-match ban in the I-League, also imposing a fine of Rs.1,50,000.

In real life, I'd like to be a dad like Jeet: Vishal Singh

January 21, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Television actor Vishal Singh aka Jeet Ahuja of "Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi", a show about parents-children relationship, connects with his character in the show and would like to be the same kind of parent in real life.

EU must ask India to act on rights abuses

January 21, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Brussels, Jan 21 (IANS) The European Union should use its rights dialogue with India to encourage the government to ensure accountability for abuses and strengthen the protection of women, children, Dalits, and other vulnerable communities, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

India: EU Rights Dialogue should promote accountability

January 21, 2013 at 12:32 PM

Brussels, Jan.21 (ANI): The European Union should use its rights dialogue with India to encourage the government to ensure accountability for abuses and strengthen the protection of women, children, Dalits, and other vulnerable communities, Human Rights Watch said today.

Mohun Bagan fans ecstatic, former football stars welcome AIFF decision

January 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) Mohun Bagan fans were ecstatic and emotional as they celebrated the removal of the suspension on their club by the All India Football Federation here Tuesday. Former soccer stars also welcomed the decision.

AIFF spares Mohun Bagan of ban, fines Rs.2 crore

January 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Tuesday revoked the two-year ban imposed on Mohun Bagan and instead slapped a Rs.2 crore fine. The popular Kolkata club can now resume their I-League engagements on zero points.

AIFF overturns ban on Mohun Bagan

January 15, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Tuesday overturned the two-year ban on Mohun Bagan and instead imposed a Rs.2 crore fine. The Kolkata club will resume the current I-League with zero points.

AIFF may review ban decision, Mohun Bagan hopeful

January 14, 2013 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is willing to re-look into its rule book after Mohun Bagan appealed against the two-year ban slapped on it by the game's supreme body for abandoning an I-League match midway against East Bengal.

Arrange security yourselves, Mamata tells sports clubs

January 11, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) Citing shortage of state police personnel, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday asked the sporting clubs to arrange for their own security during games.

Directors rally for indie cinema at Kolkata lit fest

January 9, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Independent cinema is under seige in India with multiplexes and studios taking over the production and exhibition of movies, a group of filmmakers said at the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2013 here Wednesday.

Vishal Singh takes break from 'Parvarrish'

January 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Television actor Vishal Singh aka Jeet Ahuja of "Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi" is taking a break from the show. He is heading for a small vacation from the hectic shooting schedule.

Indian team has lost focus: Kapil

January 5, 2013 at 11:19 AM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Former India captain Kapil Dev feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni and some other players have lost their focus after winning the 2011 World Cup and the players are putting their self-interest ahead of the team.

CAB felicitates former India, Pakistan greats

January 3, 2013 at 5:35 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) A host of former India and Pakistan players, including the legendary Sunil Gavaskar and Intikhab Alam, were Thursday feted by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) during the ODI between the two teams at the Eden Gardens to celebrate the silver jubilee of the ground staging its first ever ODI.

Eden raises sight screen height

January 2, 2013 at 10:47 PM

Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) The seating capacity of the Eden Gardens has been pruned by around 850 seats for Thursday's crucial India-Pakistan ODI after the height of the sight screen was increased, an official said.

Mohun Bagan to formally seek review of suspension

December 30, 2012 at 10:37 PM

Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) Mohun Bagan would formally request the All India Football Federation to review its decision to impose a three-year suspension on the club for abandoning the Dec 9 I-League derby against arch-rivals East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium.

India needs uniform protocol for rape: Human Rights Watch

December 30, 2012 at 2:29 PM

New York, Dec 30 (IANS) Official responses to rapes in India are ad hoc and unpredictable and often "degrading and counter-productive", Human Rights Watch said Sunday.

Mohun Bagan hopes AIFF will rethink ban, blames referee

December 29, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Kolkata, Dec 29 (IANS) Mohun Bagan club Saturday urged the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to reassess the two year I-League ban imposed on it and blamed the referee for the Dec 9 Derby fiasco.

AIFF slaps two-year ban on Mohun Bagan

December 29, 2012 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 29 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) slapped a two-year ban on the country's oldest soccer club, Mohun Bagan, on Saturday after refusing to take the field for the second half of its clash against East Bengal on December 9, a tie reported to be spectator-sensitive leading to possible violence.

Had to preserve the integrity of I-League: AIFF

December 29, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) secretary general Kushal Das said Saturday there was no other option but to take harsh action against iconic soccer club Mohun Bagan to ensure that I-league remains a serious affair.

Rupali Ganguly's 2013 resolution - learn to sing!

December 29, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Actress Rupali Ganguly has a new year resolution - she wants to learn how to sing.

Mohun Bagan thrown out of I-League, banned for next two editions

December 29, 2012 at 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) India's oldest soccer club, Mohun Bagan, was Saturday kicked out of the I-League and banned from the next two editions by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for abandoning a match against East Bengal mid-way Dec 9 after crowd trouble.

AIFF slaps Mohun Bagan with two-year ban from I-League

December 29, 2012 at 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) India's iconic club Mohun Bagan Saturday was suspended by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for two years from the I-League for abandoning a match mid-way against East Bengal Dec 9 after crowd trouble.

Mohun Bagan banned for two years from I-league

December 29, 2012 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Saturday banned Mohun Bagan from the I-League for two years for abandoning a match mid-way against East Bengal in Kolkata Dec 9.

Death exposes sexual violence in India: Human Rights Watch

December 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The death of the Delhi gang-rape victim in Singapore Saturday "is a sobering reminder of the vast tragedy of sexual violence in India", Human Rights Watch said.

I-League: In-form Pune look to conquer Shillong

December 28, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Shillong, Dec 28 (IANS) In-form Pune FC will attempt to overcome Shillong Lajong FC, whom they have never beaten in any competition ever, when they take on each other in an I-League encounter here Saturday.

Footballer Rahim Nabi eyes Arjuna Award

December 28, 2012 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) player of the year Syed Rahim Nabi said that his name should be considered for the Arjuna Award.

Will AIFF ban Mohun Bagan?

December 27, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will decide Saturday whether Mohun Bagan will be slapped with a two-year ban from the I-League.

Two dead as plane crash-lands in Myanmar

December 25, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Yangon, Dec 25 (IANS) A plane with 71 people on board collided with a mountain rock and caught fire Tuesday in poor weather in Myanmar, killing a child passenger and a cyclist on the ground, Xinhua reported.