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Nicolai Nayak
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Making a mark in Asia: East Bengal’s 2003 Asean Cup win – a defining moment for Indian club football
Beating some of the finest teams from South Asia, East Bengal became the first Indian club to win an officially recognised Asian football tournament.
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ISL: Odisha FC owner Rohan Sharma on building local identity for the club, emulating Ajax, and more
Odisha FC, earlier known as Delhi Dynamos, have qualified for the ISL playoffs only twice.
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Indian football: Meet Manjappada, the 12th man of Kerala Blasters and ISL's biggest fan group
The fan group was formed during the inception of the club in 2014 and now has over a lakh supporters.
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Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Brahmanand Sankhwalkar, the goalkeeper who became a Goan stalwart and an Indian football legend
Sankhwalkar enjoyed a decorated club career that lasted for 25 years and made more than 50 appearances for the Indian national team.
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Indian football: Too early for ISL to implement AFC’s 3+1 rule, says FC Goa’s Edu Bedia
The Spaniard felt the league needs to take gradual steps before putting the rule into effect.
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Breaking barriers in sport: Meet India’s first transgender football team
The team comprises of 15 members and was formed on March 8, by Imphal-based NGO Ya-All.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Indian football: The numbers behind Sunil Chhetri’s stellar international career
From becoming the longest-serving player to scoring the most goals for the Indian football team, Chhetri has set records galore.
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Interview: Ahead of restart, La Liga India MD Cachaza talks about having fans in stadiums and more
Spain’s La Liga, which was suspended on March 12 due to the coronavirus outbreak, is set to resume on June 11.
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Rise of a new champion: When Mahindra United became the first Mumbai team to win the NFL title
Mahindra United created history by becoming the first side from Mumbai to win the national football league title during the 2005-’06 season.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Oklahoma assistant coach Bhavnani on his NBA journey, how Indians can reach the next level and more
Vin Bhavnani has worked as a scout, player development manager and as assistant coach during his time in the NBA.
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Data check: The numbers behind Sandesh Jhingan’s career at Kerala Blasters
The defender, the most-capped Kerala Blasters player, has been with the club since their inception in 2014.
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FC Goa’s new coach Juan Ferrando wants players to enjoy their football and entertain fans again
Juan Ferrando, who began his coaching career at 18, will be leading FC Goa in the Indian Super League and AFC Champions League for the upcoming season.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final