Goal For India
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Here’s why Ashique Kuruniyan’s stint with Villareal was an educational experience
The Pune City winger has caught the eye at junior international competition. Can he make the step up with time?
Arka Bhattacharya
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The heart and soul of Indian football is in the Northeast. But when will the AIFF realise that?
Two of the region's most popular clubs, Aizawl FC and Shillong Lajong, may not play in a rejigged top tier of Indian football next year.
Arka Bhattacharya
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Bembem Devi is Indian football's first lady and her 20-year long career is an inspiration to many
The Field profiles India's first genuine woman footballing superstar and her achievements over the years.
Shreyas Rao
Trending
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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‘No educated person will vote for the BJP. What is the point of studying if we do not get jobs?’
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This new book contains 40 simple lunches that will keep children energetic at school
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View from the Margins: A Miya poet on how Hindutva's rise has scarred his community
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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Eight takeaways from Shillong Lajong vs East Bengal: Inexperienced Reds plus EB's squad depth
It was a vital win for the Red-and-Golds which suddenly sees the Kolkata giants in pole position for a first I-League trophy.
Arka Bhattacharya
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Denis Compton free-kick and a PK Banerjee-led Subroto Cup team: a brief history of Shillong football
Shillong has been the hub of football in the Northeast for a long time now.
Arka Bhattacharya
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After a horrendous start to the league, has Lajong's young brigade finally turned a corner?
The reds of Shillong have scored seven goals in their last three matches, winning all of them.
Arka Bhattacharya
Video
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Meet Thangboi Singto, the ‘monk’ in charge of Shillong Lajong
The 42-year-old is one of the league's longest serving managers, having finished four years at the helm of the club.
Arka Bhattacharya
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Of pounding red hearts and neon referees: Lajong bring Shillong joy on Meghalaya Day
A 2-1 win over Minerva Punjab brought their supporters some much-needed joy.
Arka Bhattacharya
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This Wahingdoh boy went from being scouted to U-15 I-League Player of the Year in just two years
Rheadolf Nongneng also has a senior Royal Wahingdoh goal to his name in what has been an exceptional journey.
Arka Bhattacharya
The Reel
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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'We want to be the East Bengal of North India': In snowy Kashmir, a football revolution is brewing
Despite logistical issues and a volatile political situation, the beautiful game is growing by leaps and bounds in the state.
Rayan Naqash
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'Lajong Bridge is falling down': The stunning sights from Aizawl and Shillong's NorthEast derby
Aizawl defeated Shillong 2-1 but in the most oft-repeated of cliches, football was the real winner.
Arka Bhattacharya
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Nestled in the hills, Shillong can lay claim to have India's most picturesque football grounds
The city may be small but it has plenty of spaces where the beautiful game is played.
Arka Bhattacharya
The Field
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra stuns world No 2 Wang Manyu; Desai-Ghorpade beat fifth seeds
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh Tamta, Aryan Hooda shine as India bag five gold medals