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Laxmi Negi

Laxmi Negi writes on sports. You can e-mail the author at laxmin@rediff.co.in

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Survivor: 'I thought the summit was crashing; it all happened in 10 seconds'

Survivor: 'I thought the summit was crashing; it all happened in 10 seconds'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

For over two decades, Breeze Sharma dreamt of conquering the Everest. And when it did come true, he was staring at a life and death situation.

There's fan-following for these other 'Men in Blue' too!

There's fan-following for these other 'Men in Blue' too!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Besides the trophies, Bengaluru FC's coach Ashley Westwood has also won his team supporters and sold-out home crowds, says Laxmi Negi

'I still need to win the I-League to call myself a top level coach'

'I still need to win the I-League to call myself a top level coach'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Mumbai FC coach Khalid Jamil looks back on his playing days and the challenge of coaching.

'I would look at Saina and Sindhu as team India'

'I would look at Saina and Sindhu as team India'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Pullela Gopichand, India's chief badminton coach, shares his views on the country's leading female players with Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com.

'Being second at the Olympics came from a strong desire to compete'

'Being second at the Olympics came from a strong desire to compete'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Elana Meyer looks back on the disappointment of missing out on competing internationally because of the sporting boycott of South Africa in conversation with Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.

Plenty of scope for football and cricket to co-exist in India: Materazzi

Plenty of scope for football and cricket to co-exist in India: Materazzi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

In an exclusive chat with rediff.com Materazzi throws light on his team's rise in the ISL and the camaraderie among his players.

Materazzi keeps his cards close to his chest

Materazzi keeps his cards close to his chest

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Chennaiyin FC's player-cum manager Marco Materazzi on Saturday made it pretty clear that he will not risk star player Elano Blumer, the highest goal scorer, striker John Stiven Mendoza and Gourmangi Singh in the key encounter against Mumbai City FC at the DY Patil on Sunday.

Honoured to have scored a hat-trick in my first home game: Moritz

Honoured to have scored a hat-trick in my first home game: Moritz

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

In an exclusive chat with Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi, Moritz says he wants to make football history in India, that he doesn't regret not having a vacation this season and how he gels with his Indian club mates.

'Anelka gives massive boost to ISL'

'Anelka gives massive boost to ISL'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Mumbai City FC manager Peter Reid is all praise for his star signing, Frenchman Nicholas Anelka.

Del Piero confident about entertaining ISL fans

Del Piero confident about entertaining ISL fans

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

In an exclusive chat, Del Piero tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi of his urge to entertain fans and his interest in understanding India and its culture.

ISL: Mumbai City FC do a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

ISL: Mumbai City FC do a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Mumbai City FC have been fairly inconsistent in the inaugural season of the Indian Super League so far, one could actually term their performance as the strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

He spoke to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi on why ISL could prove to be a much-needed shot in the arm for Indian football and how it attracted him back to India.

I did what I've been doing all my life, nothing different: Moritz

I did what I've been doing all my life, nothing different: Moritz

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

It was early Diwali celebration for the Mumbai City FC team as they blanked FC Pune City 5-0 at the noisy DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday night.

ISL: Expect entertaining, attacking football from Mumbai City FC

ISL: Expect entertaining, attacking football from Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Talking to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi, on the eve of the match against Pune City FC, Reid, the massively experienced manager of Mumbai City FC, promises entertaining, attacking football to fans of the club.

On the football field or ramp... this Indian footballer is a hit!

On the football field or ramp... this Indian footballer is a hit!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

This 23-year-old footballer exhibits glamour and style. Prathamesh Maulingkar, says Laxmi Negi, made heads turn at the recent India Fashion Week.

This good doctor walks to save the girl child

This good doctor walks to save the girl child

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The 24 hours walk is just the beginning of a moment to save the girl child. Dr Rajesh Shah has many things planned but for now his energies are focused on this 24-hours walk.

Mary Kom promises to 'give her best' at Asian Games

Mary Kom promises to 'give her best' at Asian Games

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Talking extensively to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi before flying out for the Asian Games, Mary gets candid about the life-changing Bollywood biopic Mary Kom, missing out on the Commonweath Games berth, her fight with the Sports Authority of India and what drives her to be the best inside the squared rope.

Review: Mary Kom truly packs a punch

Review: Mary Kom truly packs a punch

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Mary Kom is a victory for its protagonist Priyanka Chopra, scriptwriter Saiwyn Quadras, and director Omung Kumar, says Laxmi Negi.

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