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Mohun Bagan kick-off ISL season with win over Kerala Blasters

Mohun Bagan kick-off ISL season with win over Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters 2-0 in the opening match of the Indian Super League season.

AIFF rectifies referee's on-field decision, overturns NorthEast United's red card

AIFF rectifies referee's on-field decision, overturns NorthEast United's red card

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

In accordance with the decision, the committee has rescinded the red card shown to Akhtar, and downgraded it to a caution (yellow card) "for reckless play nature as suggested concerning the technical report".

ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast United; end losing streak

ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast United; end losing streak

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

NorthEast United and Punjab FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match.

Modi plays drum, witnesses grand Jhumoir dance in Assam

Modi plays drum, witnesses grand Jhumoir dance in Assam

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam and participated in a grand Jhumoir dance performance, celebrating 200 years of the state's tea industry and the rich cultural heritage of the tea tribe community. He played a traditional drum of the tea tribe community, highlighting the government's efforts to support the tea industry and uplift the tea tribe community. The event, attended by dignitaries and ambassadors from around 60 countries, showcased Assam's vibrant traditions to a global audience.

Maclaren record goal helps MB SG down East Bengal FC

Maclaren record goal helps MB SG down East Bengal FC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

East Bengal FC gained a lot of momentum as the first half came to a close with the likes of Jeakson Singh, Vishnu and Cleiton getting on the ball in the final third and creating problems for the Mohun Bagan Super Giant backline. However, they weren't clinical enough to end the first half on level terms.

ISL: Last minute drama as Chennaiyin down NorthEast Utd

ISL: Last minute drama as Chennaiyin down NorthEast Utd

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Determined Chennaiyin FC came from a goal down to beat NorthEast United 3-2 in an Indian Super League match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday, courtesy of a brace from birthday boy Wilmar Jordan Gil.

11,304 Bihu Dancers Set Guinness Record

11,304 Bihu Dancers Set Guinness Record

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

11,304 Bihu dancers set a Guinness World Record for the 'largest Bihu dance at a single venue'.

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeat in recent years despite Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match.

Durand Cup: Mumbai City FC in quarters, Bodoland end campaign with historic win

Durand Cup: Mumbai City FC in quarters, Bodoland end campaign with historic win

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Navy's resistance was broken in the 34th minute as Mumbai took the lead. Bipin Singh's pass from the left found Pereyra Diaz who had to just tap in to score.

Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC's unbeaten streak continues

Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC's unbeaten streak continues

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Chennaiyin FC beat Delhi FC 2-1; Gokulam qualifies following Bengaluru-Blasters draw

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The Highlanders were the more organised side from the moment the referee blew his whistle and their upper hand in the game finally paid dividends in the 26th minute of the first half.

Champs Bengaluru FC held in Durand Cup opener

Champs Bengaluru FC held in Durand Cup opener

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Chennaiyin FC beat Tribhuvan Army 3-0 to enter quarter-finals

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The rich and diverse culture of India's North East was on display in all its splendor as curtains went up on the 12th South Asian Games in a colorful opening ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries in attendance.

Brazil-England U-17 World Cup SF moved from Guwahati to Kolkata

Brazil-England U-17 World Cup SF moved from Guwahati to Kolkata

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup semi-final between Brazil and England has been shifted from Guwahati to Kolkata because of poor pitch conditions in the North-Eastern city.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC break NorthEast jinx

ISL: Chennaiyin FC break NorthEast jinx

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC broke their Guwahati jinks with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over NorthEast United FC in an absorbing Hero Indian Super League clash at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati, on Thursday.

AFC Cup: Mohun Bagan drub Maldivian club Maziya Sports 5-2

AFC Cup: Mohun Bagan drub Maldivian club Maziya Sports 5-2

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan kicked off their AFC Cup football campaign with a commanding 5-2 victory over Maziya Sports and Recreation Club of the Maldives in Guwahati on Wednesday.

FIFA Under-17 WC: Mali advance to semis after 2-1 win over Ghana

FIFA Under-17 WC: Mali advance to semis after 2-1 win over Ghana

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Hadji Drame (15th minute) and Djemoussa Traore (61st) scored for Mali, while Kudus Mohammed (70th) scored a consolation goal for Ghana.

ISL: NorthEast Utd, Jamshedpur in six-goal thriller

ISL: NorthEast Utd, Jamshedpur in six-goal thriller

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Indian Super League, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati, on Monday.

Hyderabad end ISL campaign with rare win over NorthEast Utd

Hyderabad end ISL campaign with rare win over NorthEast Utd

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The result also ended the team's 14-match winless run and marked their first triumph since they beat Kerala Blasters FC back in November 2, 2019.

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Northeast India's diverse and colourful culture were in full display as the curtains were brought down on the 12th South Asian Games amid magnificent fireworks that lit the night sky over Guwahati.

ISL: Atletico de Kolkata down NEUFC to top table

ISL: Atletico de Kolkata down NEUFC to top table

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Atletico de Kolkata produced a gritty performance as they scored twice in the second half to notch up a 2-1 win over hosts NorthEast United in an entertaining Hero Indian Super League match at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Friday.

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Onam with Kerala Blasters lads!

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Onam with Kerala Blasters lads!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Legendary cricketer and co-owner of Indian Super League football club Kerala Blasters, Sachin Tendulkar wished everyone on the auspicious day of Onam.

Soccer Extras: Dortmund sign Haaland from Salzburg

Soccer Extras: Dortmund sign Haaland from Salzburg

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

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Alia, Jacqueline, Varun to sizzle at Indian Super League's opening ceremony

Alia, Jacqueline, Varun to sizzle at Indian Super League's opening ceremony

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Bollywood glamour will meet sporting world to kick off the third Indian Super League football tournament, in Guwahati, on October 1.

PHOTOS: Football takes over India Gate

PHOTOS: Football takes over India Gate

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

An overwhelming 2.5 lakh people turned up at the India Gate to get a glimpse of the glittering trophy, which will be presented to the winners of the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup on Sunday.

India thrash Laos 6-1, book Asian Cup Qualifiers berth

India thrash Laos 6-1, book Asian Cup Qualifiers berth

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Striker Jeje Lalpekhlua scored twice as India recovered from a one-goal deficit to thrash Laos 6-1 in one of the biggest ever wins and book a berth in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup football Qualifiers.

NEUFC vs Jamshedpur FC: Another goalless stalemate in ISL 4

NEUFC vs Jamshedpur FC: Another goalless stalemate in ISL 4

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The goalless stalemate in the fourth edition of Indian Super League (ISL) continued for a second successive day as debutant Jamshedpur FC held NorthEast United FC to a 0-0 draw in Guwahati on Saturday.

ISL: Kerala Blasters, NorthEast in goalless draw

ISL: Kerala Blasters, NorthEast in goalless draw

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

This was the 2019-20 edition's first goalless draw since Match 22 between ATK FC and Odisha FC, which last registered the 0-0 scoreline way back in November 24, 2019.

Guwahati unveils FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy, host city logo

Guwahati unveils FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy, host city logo

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Guwahati is the venue of one of the semi-finals of the Under-17 football World Cup to be held across six cities from October 6-28.

2022 WC Qualifiers: Late Oman comeback sinks India

2022 WC Qualifiers: Late Oman comeback sinks India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Oman made a late comeback to defeat India 2-1 in the opening Group E match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Joint-Qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, on Thursday.

Hima Das's coach accused of sexual assault by woman athlete

Hima Das's coach accused of sexual assault by woman athlete

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Nipon trained the athlete at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in the Assam capital.

'Fit and hungry' India excited for Oman clash, says Chhetri

'Fit and hungry' India excited for Oman clash, says Chhetri

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Looking to lead by example, star striker Sunil Chhetri said the Indian football team is "fit and hungry" going into its opening 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Oman.

Under-17 WC: Spain advance, to meet Iran in quarter-finals

Under-17 WC: Spain advance, to meet Iran in quarter-finals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Spain will take on Asian surprise package Iran, who knocked out fancied Mexico by a similar margin in the day's one pre-quarterfinal clash at Margao, Goa.

ISL: NEUFC, FC Goa share spoils in exciting draw

ISL: NEUFC, FC Goa share spoils in exciting draw

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Ferran Corominas (14th, 38th) scored a brace while Federico Gallego (8th) and Bartholomew Ogbeche (53rd) found the net for the hosts.

ISL: Goa FC rally to beat NorthEast United 3-1

ISL: Goa FC rally to beat NorthEast United 3-1

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Goa FC recovered from an early blow to beat NorthEast United FC 3-1 in a third round Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati on Thursday.

India to play 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on March 12

India to play 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on March 12

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Indian senior national football team will play their home match of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2019 AFC Asian Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium at Sajusarai in Guwahati.

Have undertaken big reforms, changed working of official machinery: PM

Have undertaken big reforms, changed working of official machinery: PM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Inaugurating the two-day 'Global Investors Summit' hosted by Assam, Modi said the National Democratic Alliance government has speeded up the functioning of official machinery and "we want all programmes to be completed before target".

ISL: NorthEast United beat FC Goa 2-0

ISL: NorthEast United beat FC Goa 2-0

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Uruguayan striker Emiliano Alfaro struck twice to help NorthEast United FC beat FC Goa 2-0 and register their second consecutive win in the Indian Super League football in Guwahati on Tuesday.

U-17 WC: Kolkata to host final; Mumbai, Guwahati get semis

U-17 WC: Kolkata to host final; Mumbai, Guwahati get semis

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Kolkata will host the summit clash of the U-17 World Cup football on October 28 while Navi Mumbai and Guwahati were chosen to stage the semi-finals.

Dutee scorches track; betters own national record

Dutee scorches track; betters own national record

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Top Indian sprinter Dutee Chand on Friday smashed her own national record in the women's 100m dash on the fourth and final day of the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships in Guwahati to establish herself as a gold medal contender in the upcoming Asian Games.