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Everything you need to know about Gopal Bagan S.o.: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Offshore casino not a hazard, says Gopal Kanda's firm

June 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Panaji, June 15 (IANS) Former Haryana home minister Gopal Kanda's company Golden Globe Hotels, that owns the M.V. Leela casino ship, has sought joint inspection of the vessel and said that it is not a hazard.

Tanikella Bharani gears up for a period flick (With Image)

June 13, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Chennai, June 13 (IANS) After receiving critical acclaim for his Telugu directorial debut "Midhunam", actor-filmmaker Tanikella Bharani's next feature will be a period drama inspired by real incidents.

RGV creates his own genre, says Sudeep

June 9, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Kannada superstar Sudeep, seen in Ram Gopal Varma directed Hindi movies "Phoonk" and "Rann", says he will team up with the filmmaker again, but this time it's RGV's production venture, which is expected to go on floor post-monsoon.

Kolkata Goalz bringing people closer to police

June 4, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) Kolkata Goalz - a joint sporting initiative of the city police and the British Council - has helped in community development and bring people of high deprivation areas closer to the police force, according to a British minister and local police officials.

Pancholi's son to be questioned on suicide

June 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Bollywood actress Jiah Khan, who reportedly committed suicide Monday night, had allegedly made her last call to Aditya Pancholi's son Suraj. He will be questioned by police. The two were said to be close to each other.

Jiah was depressed, scared about future: RGV

June 4, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Ram Gopal Varma, who gave Britain-born actress Nafisa alias Jiah Khan a Bollywood launchpad with 2007 film "Nishabd", is "shocked and chocked" over the news of her death. He says she was depressed about her career, and scared about her future as she had no work the past three years.

SP changes four Lok Sabha candidates, three got 'poor feedback'

May 31, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) The ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh Friday changed four candidates for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Party general secretary Ram Gopal Yadav said grassroot workers had offered "negative feedback" on three of the four.

Rs.25-lakh set to shoot song for 'JK Enum...'

May 29, 2013 at 11:57 AM

Chennai, May 29 (IANS) A set worth Rs.25 lakh was recently erected for actor-director Cheran's directorial Telugu-Tamil bilingual drama "JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai" to shoot a special song, which focuses on dating through Facebook.

Rs.25 lakh set for song in 'JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai'

May 29, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Chennai, May 29 (IANS) A set worth Rs.25 lakh was recently erected for actor-director Cheran's directorial Telugu-Tamil bilingual drama "JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai" to shoot a special song, which focuses on dating through Facebook.

East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan 3-2, win Kolkata League

May 23, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) Riding on their Nigerian firepower, East Bengal made a hattrick of Kolkata premier division soccer league titles with a 3-2 win over arch-rivals Mohun Bagan here Thursday.

Working birthday for Mohanlal

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who turns 53 Tuesday, will be busy shooting for upcoming Tamil action-drama "Jilla".

Kolkata exhibition celebrates Gopal Ghose

May 19, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The centenary of legendry artist Gopal Ghose, famed for ingenious handling of watercolours is now being celebrated with an exhibition of his works at an art gallery here, the organisers said Sunday.

Manisha Koirala cancer-free

May 15, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, who was undergoing treatment in New York after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, says she is now "free" from the disease and calls it her "rebirth".

Geetika suicide: Kanda charged with rape, abetment of suicide

May 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) A Delhi Court Friday framed charges against ex-Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda for raping and abetting the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma.

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.

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.

SP rules out any 'understanding' with BJP

March 25, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Lucknow, March 25 (IANS) Just days after endorsing senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including L.K. Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Samajwadi Party Monday ruled out any future alignment with the saffron party.

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.

Congress could lose old allies because of its own wrongdoings: Ram Gopal Yadav

March 20, 2013 at 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav on Wednesday pointed out that the Congress is suffering today because of it's own wrongdoings and misconduct.

Government does not understand the psyche of Indians: Javadekar

March 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): BJP Spokesperson Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday made it clear that he doesn't agree with the ruling Congress-led UPA Government that the age for getting into a relation should be 16, whereas the age for marriage should be 18.

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.

Manisha Koirala likely to return in July

March 11, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actress Manisha Koirala, who is undergoing treatment in New York for ovarian cancer, will most probably return to India in July, said her manager.

TV best medium to learn acting: Adhvik Mahajan (With Image)

March 10, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) He has worked in films and theatre and now Adhvik Mahajan is making his small screen debut with "Gurbani" and says TV is the best medium to learn acting because one gets feedback on a daily basis.

Judicial system has failed, says ex-attorney general

March 9, 2013 at 11:31 PM

Aligarh, March 9 (IANS) Gopal Subramanium, former solicitor and attorney general of India said Saturday that the judicial system had failed to provide justice.

Sanjeev Jaiswal's challenges as an actor

March 7, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Sanjeev Jaiswal, seen as Ajmal Amir Kasab in Ram Gopal Varma's "The Attacks Of 26/11", says his biggest challenge was that people shouldn't feel he bagged the role just because he resembled the terrorist.

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.

Delhi Police head constable commits suicide

March 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) A Delhi Police head constable committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in his house here, police said Tuesday.

Government not tapping any phones, asserts Shinde

March 1, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday stressed that the government was not involved in keeping tabs on phone conversations of MPs, even as the opposition members alleged "official" involvement in the attempts to access call records of BJP leader Arun Jaitley.

RGV doesn't fear backlash against 'The Attacks...'

February 26, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Ram Gopal Varma is gearing up for the release of "The Attacks of 26/11", based on the Mumbai terror attacks. However, the filmmaker doesn't fear any backlash.

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.

'Satya 2' trailer to launch with 'The Attacks of 26/11'

February 23, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma will release the theatrical trailer of "Satya 2", the sequel to his 1998 movie "Satya", with his upcoming film "The Attacks of 26/11".

'The Attacks of 26/11' cleared without cuts

February 19, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma's new film "The Attacks of 26/11" has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts, but with an 'Adults Only' certificate.

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.

'The Attacks of 26/11' music launched at Leopold Cafe

February 11, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) The music launch of Ram Gopal Varma's "The Attacks of 26/11" was held at Leopold Cafe here, where terrorists struck during the Mumbai carnage Nov 26, 2008.

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.

Shatrughan returns to acting and dramatic dialogues delivery

February 8, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) After a bout of ill-health and hospitalisation, Shatrughan Sinha is back in full form. He has been shooting for "Woh Aadmi Bahut Kuch Janta Hai" and says that the film takes him back to the "dialogue-baazi" of yore.

Nariman resigns as solicitor general

February 4, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Rohinton Nariman has resigned as Solicitor General of India. Nariman sent his resignation letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, with a copy to union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, sources here said Monday.

Solicitor General RF Nariman resigns

February 4, 2013 at 11:34 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (ANI): Solicitor General of India Rohinton F Nariman resigned on Monday from his post.

Goa may auction Gopal Kanda's casino vessel

January 30, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Panaji, Jan 30 (IANS) The Goa government might soon own an offshore casino ship of its own.

Will be prompt in pursuing Verma panel's suggestions: PM

January 30, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday wrote a thank you letter to Justice J.S. Verma and assured him that the government would be prompt in pursuing the recommendations of the committee headed by him on sexual assault cases against women.

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.

RGV to launch 'The Attacks of 26/11' song at Leopold Cafe

January 29, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Leopold Cafe was one of the key targets of the brutal 26/11 Mumbai attacks. And five years down the line, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has decided to release the first song of his new film "The Attacks on 26/11" at the same cafe, Feb 6.

Stigma preventing leprosy-cured from getting jobs (Jan 27 is World Leprosy Day)

January 27, 2013 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India has 13 million people who have been cured of leprosy, but they still find it hard to get a job due to the stigma attached to the disease. This, despite the government making provisions for their employment, health experts and activists say.

Stalker attempts to rape neighbour

January 26, 2013 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) A 23-year-old woman was brutally beaten up by a stalker living in her neighbourhood when she resisted his rape attempt here, police said Saturday. The attacker is now on the run.

Life term for rapists, no death penalty, says Verma panel (Roundup)

January 23, 2013 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Life imprisonment for gang-rape, but no death penalty even if the victim dies or is reduced to a vegetative state, were among the recommendations of the Justice J.S. Verma panel Wednesday.

Life term for rapists, speedy justice for victims, says Verma panel (Third Lead)

January 23, 2013 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Life imprisonment for gang-rape, speedy justice for the victims, review of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act's working, and community policing are some of the recommendations the Justice J.S. Verma Committee has made.

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.

Censor will not have issue with 'The Attacks of 26/11': RGV

January 17, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who is all set with his film "The Attacks of 26/11", based on the real incident the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, says he is not worried about the censor board which will not have any issue with this film.

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.

Bharti Airtel's India, South Asia CEO Kapoor to step down

January 15, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India's largest telecom service provider Bharti Airtel Tuesday said its India and South Asia chief executive officer Sanjay Kapoor will step down March 1.

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.

War against Pakistan is 'only solution' for border-dispute: Ram Gopal Yadav

January 15, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Bhadoi (Uttar Pradesh), Jan. 15 (ANI): Amid nationwide outrage against the brutal killing and mutilation of two soldiers by Pakistani troops in Poonch sector on January 8, Samajwadi Party (SP) General Secretary Ram Gopal Yadav on Tuesday said that war is the only solution for the border-dispute between the two Asian neighbours.

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.

Big B back to shooting films by January end

January 9, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was last seen on the big screen in Ram Gopal Varma's "Department" in May 2012, reveals he will start shooting for his films by January-end.

Sudeep happy to work with RGV again

January 8, 2013 at 12:07 PM

Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) Southern actor Kiccha Sudeep, known for his work with Ram Gopal Varma in Hindi films such as "Rann" and "Rakht Charitra", is happy to collaborate with the filmmaker again.

Pakistan protests LoC violation by India

January 7, 2013 at 7:59 PM

Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Pakistan Monday protested to India over what it said was an unprovoked attack by the Indian Army on a Pakistani checkpost in the Kashmir region. India has denied the allegation.

Saviours become embarrassment for Hooda (Haryana Newsletter)

January 4, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 4 (IANS) Just over three years ago, they were the political saviours of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda when their support helped him form a government in late 2009. But the same saviours are now repeatedly embarrassing the chief minister.

Defence ministry staffer among five held for molesting woman

January 2, 2013 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Five men, including a defence ministry staffer and a constable of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, were arrested last Sunday for allegedly molesting a woman and trying to abduct her, police said Wednesday.

Owner of bus used in gang-rape booked

January 1, 2013 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) A case has been registered against the owner of the bus in which the 23-year-old woman was gang-raped here Dec 16 night, police said Tuesday.

'Geetika was a mere servant', says Haryana minister while praising Gopal Kanda

January 1, 2013 at 5:49 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), Jan. 1 (ANI): As former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda continues to languish in jail for his alleged involvement in Geetika Sharma suicide case, two Haryana ministers have publicly praised him, and described Geetika as Kanda's servant.

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.

'The Attacks of 26/11' selected for Berlin film fest

December 30, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Ram Gopal Varma's new film "The Attacks of 26/11" has been selected for Berlin International Film Festival.

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.

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.

Delhi gang-rape: Jurists to suggest amendments to law

December 24, 2012 at 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) As the demand for stringent punishment to the accused in a gang-rape grows louder, the government Monday announced the setting up of a committee of eminent jurists to suggest amendments in law for quicker trials and enhanced punishment for criminals in such cases.

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.

Mulayam hints at withdrawing support to UPA

December 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav said here Monday he will deliberate on supporting the UPA government when the time comes, even as the Congress rejected his charge that CBI was used to influence its decision on FDI in retail and the jobs quota bill.

Rajya Sabha passes promotion quota bill

December 17, 2012 at 7:33 PM

The promotion quota bill, made to give promotion to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in government?s job promotion has been finally passed in Rajya Sabha amid disruption made by Samajwadi Party (SP) that was opposing this bill..................

Rajya Sabha passes promotion quota bill

December 17, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha Monday passed the constitution amendment bill to provide reservations in promotions for the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs).

Mulayam hints at withdrawing support to UPA

December 17, 2012 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday remained ambivalent about supporting the UPA government, and said his party would deliberate over the issue when "the time comes".

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.

Lok Sabha adjourned over promotions, Muslim job quota

December 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party disrupted both houses of parliament Monday protesting the bill on reservations in government jobs for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes and demandig implementation of the Sachar Committee report on minorities.

Provide job quota to Muslims, demands Samajwadi Party

December 17, 2012 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party Monday urged the central government to bring a bill to provide reservation to Muslims in jobs, saying their condition was worse then that of the Dalits.

Quota politics: Chaos in parliament (Roundup)

December 13, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) After four days of continuous disruption and unruly scenes in parliament, the UPA government finally took up the controversial promotion quota bill in the upper house that saw two regional political parties, Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), battle it out on centre stage.

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.

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.