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

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.

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.

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.

Kamala Harris accepts 'old pal' Obama's apologies over 'good looks' remark

April 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Apr 7 (ANI): California Attorney General Kamala Harris has accepted Obama's apologies, after the US president made inappropriate remarks about her during a fundraiser in Atherton this week.

Obama apologises to US AG Kamala Harris over 'best looking' comment

April 6, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Washington, Apr. 6 (ANI): President Barack Obama called California Attorney General Kamala Harris on Thursday, to apologize for his comments about her appearance, which have drawn a storm of criticism.

Obama calls Indian-origin female AG Kamala Harris best looking in US

April 5, 2013 at 2:21 PM

New York, Apr (ANI): President Obama felt the heat on Thursday after calling a powerful Indian-origin female official smoking hot.

Sexist? Obama in a spot after Kamala Harris remark

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) President Barack Obama has praised California's Indian-American Attorney General Kamala Harris not only for her legal acumen but also for her looks to set off a little storm in a tea cup.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Indian Americans having a ball for Obama inauguration

January 19, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) President Barack Obama may not be there, but Indian-Americans are nevertheless going to have a ball Saturday night to mark the second-term inauguration of the man the community voted overwhelmingly for.

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.

BJP exposed on Gujarat Lokayukta issue, says Congress

January 2, 2013 at 8:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday accused the BJP of double standards on the appointment of Lokayukta in Gujarat after the Supreme Court declared as valid the appointment of Justice (retd.) R.A. Mehta for the post.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Narendra Modi takes oath as Gujarat CM for fourth time

December 26, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 26 (ANI): Narendra Modi took oath as Gujarat's Chief Minister for the fourth time at the Sardar Patel Stadium here on Wednesday.

Narendra Modi to take oath as Gujarat CM forth time

December 26, 2012 at 11:13 AM

Gujarat incumbent Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday will take oath forth time as state's CM amid the presence of top Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leaders Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray..........................

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.

Mohun Bagan verdict likely this week

December 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Mohun Bagan's fate in the I-League will likely be known this week after the one-man committee of retired judge A.K. Ganguly gave a patient hearing to the club and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for over five hours here Monday.

I-League: Arrows ready for Dempo challenge

December 21, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Kolkata, Dec 21 (IANS) Pailan Arrows, the developmental side of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), will look to get back to winning ways when they take on title aspirants Dempo SC in the 12th round of I-League here at the Salt Lake Stadium Saturday.

Nabi voted AIFF Player of the Year

December 20, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi (IANS) Syed Rahim Nabi has been voted the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year.

AIFF appoints Supreme Court ex-judge on Mohun Bagan default

December 17, 2012 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Monday appointed Justice A.K.Ganguly, retired judge of the Supreme Court, as the independent one-man committee to find out what action could be taken against Mohun Bagan for abandoning an I-League match in Kolkata Dec 9.

Mamata clean chit to police on derby violence

December 13, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday defended her police in the wake of crowd violence during an I-League football match Dec 9, which left a player seriously injured, and blamed it on the "embarrassingly low" strength of the force.

Tourists welcome fresh snowfall in Mussoorie

December 12, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Mussoorie (Uttarakhand), Dec. 12 (ANI): Tourists here have expressed delight over a fresh spell of snowfall, though it has resulted in temperatures plummeting in the upper reaches of the region.

AIFF calls-off Mohun Bagan's next I-League match

December 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Wednesday called off Mohun Bagan's next I-League encounter pending a decision on whether the Kolkata giants should be banned for two years.

AIFF to tread cautiously on Mohun Bagan issue: Praful Patel

December 11, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel said Tuesday that the national body will tread cautiously before slapping a two-year ban on top I-League club Mohun Bagan.

Match commissioner submits report on derby violence

December 10, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IANS) A day after the I-League football derby was called off here following Mohun Bagan's refusal to take the field against East Bengal in the second half, match commissioner Gulab Singh Chauhan Monday submitted his report to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Mohun Bagan's Nabi undergoes surgery for injury

December 10, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IANS) Mohun Bagan footballer Syed Rahim Nabi, who sustained a serious injury from a stone hurled at him from the galleries during Sunday's derby I-League game against East Bengal, Monday underwent a surgery to set right two fractured bones at a private health facility here.

Kolkatans give thumbs up to soccer over cricket

December 9, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) Cricket may be India's passion, but soccer is still Kolkata's religion.

Bagan protests after attack, I-League derby axed

December 9, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) The much-awaited derby match involving East Bengal and Mohun Bagan in the I-League was called off Sunday after Bagan refused to play the second half over lack of safety for players.

ONGC, Sporting look for revival

December 7, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Both ONGC and Sporting Clube de Goa will aim to resurrect themselves when they meet in the 10th round of the I-League at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.

Kerala CPI-M cooks food on highways to oppose LPG cap

December 1, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 1 (IANS) The CPI-M in Kerala Saturday staged a protest against the central government's decision to cap the number of subsidized LPG cylinders by cooking food at various points along highways in the state.

Pune FC looks to gain from Mohun Bagan form

December 1, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Pune, Dec 1 (IANS) A positive Pune FC will be out to improve its position in the points table against Mohun Bagan AC in the I-League Round 9 Sunday.

I-League: ONGC challenge for Pailan Arrows

November 30, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Kolkata, Nov 30 (IANS) Pailan Arrows will look to get over a series of reverses that have halted their brilliant start to the season, when they meet ONGC in the ninth round of the I-League at the Salt Lake Stadium here Saturday.

I-League: ONGC and Mohun Bagan return goalless

November 9, 2012 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) A well-organised ONGC defence succeeded in policing Nigerian striker Odafa Onyeka Okolie excellently and Mohun Bagan had to settle for a goalless I-League game at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Friday.

I-League: ONGC aim to gain momentum

November 8, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) With just one point from four games ONGC will look to gain some momentum when they take on Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan in the I-League here Friday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The Democrats: championing the middle class (US Election 2012 - The Parties)

November 4, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Washington, Nov 4 (IANS) Supported largely by the Indian-American community, President Barack Obama's Democratic Party with the longest continuous operation in the US has promoted a social liberal and progressive platform since the 1930s.

I-League: ONGC to miss Gurung, Brown against Air India

November 3, 2012 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) ONGC will be missing their key defender Bijoy Gurung and Liberian striker Eric Brown when they face Air India in a I-League football encounter at the Ambedkar Stadium here Sunday.

Mohun Bagan struggle for first win of the season

October 28, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Pune, Oct 28 (IANS) A Mickey Fernandes own goal gave Mohun Bagan their first win of the season against Air India in the I-League football at the Balewadi Sports Complex stadium, here Sunday.

Salgaocar looking for first win against Arrows

October 27, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Margao, Oct 27 (IANS) Salgaocar are confident that they can secure their first I-League victory when they face Pailan Arrows in a third round clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Sunday.

Time for Mohun Bagan and Air India to deliver the goods

October 27, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Pune, Oct 27 (IANS) It's probably going to be the most important match both Air India and Mohun Bagan have played so far this season in the I-League football.

I-League: Sporting Goa desperate for first win

October 27, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Shillong, Oct 27 (IANS) After a great start to their I-League football campaign, Shillong Lajong will host Sporting Clube de Goa in a third round match here Sunday.

Four arrested in Delhi for robbery, murder

October 19, 2012 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Delhi Police have arrested four persons in connection with a daylight robbery-cum-murder in the capital ten days ago, police said Friday.

Morocco's Bencherifa set to coach Mohun Bagan

October 19, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Kolkata, Oct 19 (IANS) Moroccan Karim Bencherifa is all set to take over as Mohun Bagan's chief football coach from November, the city giant announced Friday.

Mohun Bagan coach Kashyap steps down

October 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) Mohun Bagan's chief football coach Santosh Kashyap resigned Saturday, taking responsibility for the club's poor performance in the current season so far.

I-League: Prayag United get better of Mohun Bagan

October 12, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Prayag United erased a goal's deficit to beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 in a second round I-League tie here at Salt Lake Stadium Friday.

I-League: Rejuvenated Prayag look to extending lead

October 11, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) A rejuvenated Prayag United would be gunning to extend their winning form when they take on city giants Mohun Bagan in the second round of the I-League at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium Friday.

I-League: Shillong Lajong beat Mohun Bagan

October 6, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Shillong, Oct 6 (IANS) Shillong Lajong Football Club kicked off their I-League campaign in style, beating Mohun Bagan 2-0 at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Sports Complex here Saturday.

I-League: 'Cautious' Bagan take on Lajong

October 5, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Shillong, Oct 5 (IANS) Shillong Lajong FC aim to begin their campaign on a high when they take on Kolkata's Mohun Bagan, on the inaugural day of the I-League 2012/13 here Saturday.

Spotlight on Goan derby as I-League kicks off

October 5, 2012 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The showpiece I-League football tournament starts Saturday, sans a title-sponsor, with four matches on the day but the spotlight will be on the Goan derby where defending champions Dempo take on tournament favourites Churchill Brothers.

Koevermans names 31 probables for friendly against Singapore

October 2, 2012 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) National football coach Wim Koevermans named a 31-member list of probables for India's international friendly against Singapore to be played Oct 16 in Singapore.

National Hockey: Narrow win for Haryana

September 23, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Bangalore, Sep 23 (IANS) Defending champions Haryana opened their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bhopal in a Pool A match of the senior National hockey championship that commenced here Sunday.

Federation Cup: Churchill Brothers humble Mohammedan Sporting

September 22, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Siliguri, Sep 22 (IANS) Churchill Brothers gave a full display of their potential trouncing Mohammedan Sporting 5-1 in the second round Group B league match of the 34th Federation Cup football tournament at the Kanchanjungha Stadium.

G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu is dead

September 21, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu group, passed away here Friday, said a family member. He was 87.

India women storm into SAFF final

September 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Colombo, Sep 14 (IANS) India cruised into the final of the second edition of the women's SAFF Championship after mauling Afghanistan 11-0 here Friday.

I-League lucrative option for Cameroon players

September 10, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) India's I-league clubs have approached the players of the second-string Cameroonian football side that finished runners-up in the Nehru Cup earlier this month.

Singapore Airlines to launch daily flights to Myanmar

September 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Yangon, Sep 6 (IANS) Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch daily flight services to Yangon from Oct 28 in a bid to fulfill the growing passenger demand in Myanmar, tourism authorities said Thursday.

Kal Penn makes a four letter call: "Vote"

September 5, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) Indian American actor Kal Penn, best known for his "Harold and Kumar" movies, brought the house down at the Democratic National Convention as he ended his humour filled speech with a four-letter word: "Vote."

Mohun Bagan to play in Jammu

August 28, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Jammu, Aug 28 (IANS) For the first time, Kolkata's famed football club Mohun Bagan will be in Jammu to play the "Goodwill Tournament" next month.

Federation Cup: Holders Salgaocar in tough group

August 24, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Defending champions Salgaocar have been clubbed with Pune FC, Prayag United and United Sikkim FC in Group D for the Federation Cup football tournament and they will play their group matches in Ranchi from Sep 19.

Indian-Americans get prime spots at US presidential conventions

August 21, 2012 at 10:48 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) With both the Democratic and Republican parties out to woo the three million strong Indian-American community with its growing political clout, three of them have been given prime spots at the two parties' presidential conventions.

Javelin champion feted with millions of dollars gifts

August 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Port of Spain (Trinidad), Aug 14 (IANS/CMC) Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), basking in the glory of its first Olympic gold medal for 36 years, has showered teenage javelin champion Keshorn Walcott with a number of gifts, including a million dollars in cash and TT$2.5 million (US$390 000) home in a high end residential area.

Babul Supriyo turns designer, designs jersey for Mohun Bagan

July 30, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) After playback singing and acting, singer Babul Supriyo has got into apparel designing and has created jerseys for Mohun Bagan, the century-old football club in the country.

Legendary Jarnail Singh conferred Mohun Bagan Ratna posthumously

July 29, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) India's legendary soccer defender Jarnail Singh was Sunday conferred Mohun Bagan Ratna - the club's highest award - posthumously.

Ruud Gullit enthralls Mohun Bagan crowd

July 29, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) It was a prized moment for several budding football players of the city who Sunday had an opportunity for a photo op with Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit at the Mohun Bagan day celebrations.

Dutch star Ruud Gullit arrives in Kolkata

July 28, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit arrived in the city Saturday morning on a two-day visit during which he will attend the final match of a 'para' (community) tournament besides being the chief guest at the annual awards function of Mohun Bagan club.

Footballer Ruud Gullit to visit Kolkata

July 25, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Legendary Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit will visit Kolkata July 28 for two days to attend the final match of a 'para' (community) tournament.

Buoyed by 'Eega' success, VFX company looking to expand

July 24, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Hyderabad, July 24 (IANS) Buoyed with the huge success of Telugu film "Eega", special effects company Makuta Effects is looking to expand its operations in India as well as abroad.

Congress takes potshots at BJP over cross voting in Karnataka

July 23, 2012 at 1:23 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Congress Party on Monday launched a sarcastic attack on the Karnataka Government after a few MLAs cross voted in the presidential election. Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad on Monday said the MLAs in Karnataka have now realized that the BJP is a sinking ship. "Operation Kamala, the word Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had coined for itself is reacting. The BJP has been caught in the trap of Operation Kamala. The people, who were busy poaching on others are now witnessing their members jumping from the boats," said Hariprasad. "They know the BJP is a sinking ship in Karnataka. So, everybody is starting to jump from that ship," he added.

Footballer dies after on-field injury in West Bengal

July 9, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Yet again bringing into stark focus the lack of medical facilities on India's soccer grounds, a footballer died following an on-field injury after he was moved from one health care facility to another in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district.

Mohun Bagan appoints Santosh Kashyap as coach

June 30, 2012 at 12:28 AM

Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) Santosh Kashyap is the new coach of Mohun Bagan for the coming soccer season, the club announced at a media meet Friday.

Chettri to go club hunting after July

June 26, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chettri, who is currently a free agent, will go club hunting after July.