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After Brazil bout hype, Kolkata lukewarm to Uruguay showdown
Kolkata sees lukewarm demand for India vs Uruguay friendly at Salt Lake Stadium despite free passes for Messi event ticket holders; weekday timing deters fans.
Right-wing protesters revisit SRFTI, clash with cops
Right-wing protesters tried to breach SRFTI gates in Kolkata, clashed with police and allegedly hurled stones and bottles; students demand VC, registrar resign.
Cops on ‘puja duty’ from Tritiya, Lalbazar issues traffic curb notice
Kolkata Traffic Police to start Durga Puja duty from Tritiya (Oct 14), with restrictions from 4 pm till Navami; diversions, auto curbs, extra immersion rules.
Bayron stable, family plans to shift him to Kol for further treatment
Sagardighi MLA Bayron Biswas stable after Dhulian house fire; suffered leg and hand burns, may be shifted to Kolkata as probe awaits FSL report.
Sharmila Mona Sinha: The third daughter who turned deficit into dividend and became a US Hall of Famer
Sharmila Mona Sinha, who grew up in Kolkata, has been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. She became the second Indian woman to receive this honor, following Indra Nooyi. Sinha's journey has included time in investment banking and philanthropic e…
Today’s Gold Rate in India October 4: Gold prices steady in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
Gold Rate Today: Today's gold prices of 22, 24 carat steady across metro cities on October 4
'We had difficulty opening the score': Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti praises India after 4-0 win in Kolkata friendly
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti praised India’s defensive organisation and counter-attacking approach despite Brazil’s 4-0 win in Kolkata. India stayed competitive for 25 minutes before Brazil took control after Estevao’s opener. Brazil dominated possession, sho…
Ancelotti Appreciates India's Efforts In Brazil Friendly
Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti praised India's defensive organisation and counter-attacking efforts despite his team's 4-0 victory in a friendly match in Kolkata. Ancelotti highlighted India's ability to create difficult moments for Brazil and used the m…
Estevao, Pedro and Samuel Lino expose India’s shortcomings as Brazil cruise to 4-0 victory in Kolkata
In a striking display of talent, Brazil trounced India 4-0 in an international friendly match. Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu faced significant challenges, unable to halt Brazil's advancing attacks. While players like Apuia and Manvir Singh put in ef…
CM: 3,000 drones to fly for Maa Durga’s grand welcome
Kolkata to welcome Maa Durga on Mahalaya with a 3,000-drone show at Eden Gardens, CM Suvendu Adhikari says; artists, dhak and chhau featured.
Samuel Lino revels in goals for Brazil amid “fierce competition”
In the 4-0 rout over India in Kolkata, Samuel Lino scored twice, his first goals for the Brazil National TeamCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBFLooking to establish himself in the Brazil National Team, Samuel...
Fans, who saw Brazil at World Cup venues, glad to catch Selecao in city
Fans who watched Brazil at World Cup venues abroad enjoyed seeing the Selecao in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, praising arrangements and calling for stronger Indian football culture.
Returning officers review booth boundaries ahead of KMC Polls
KMC polls: 16 returning officers review booth boundaries to map polling stations across 4,500 booths after wards rise from 144 to 209; polls due late Nov.
Soft goals, individual errors, many mistakes, says India coach Jamil after Brazil defeat
Kolkata: All the pre-match talk was about the huge gulf between the two teams; one that has played every edition of the FIFA World Cup, won five, and even
IND vs BRA friendly: From Chennai to Bhopal, Brazil supporters bring samba flair to Kolkata
Brazil supporters from across India and beyond travelled to Kolkata for a rare chance to watch the Samba Boys play India and painted the Salt Lake Stadium yellow and green.
Man arrested for lawyer assault
Kolkata police arrested Roshan Sau for the Bankshall Court assault on four lawyers after egg-pelting at YouTuber Deepak Byapari; remanded till Oct 12.
Free School St fire: C Kol hotels, guest houses unlikely to open before puja
Kolkata hotels and guest houses shut after the Free School Street fire may not reopen before Durga Puja as KMC’s fire safety audit covers only 25–30% of 4,000 sites.
Brazil cruise past India in Kolkata
Brazil rounded off their international period with a routine 4-0 victory over India in Kolkata, although Carlo Ancelotti’s side offered little of the intensity promised before kick-off.Estêvão was...
India 0-4 Brazil: Brazil’s class overwhelms Blue Tigers in historic Kolkata clash
In a historic friendly match in Kolkata, Brazil showcased their dominance over India with a 4-0 victory. Estevao and Samuel Lino starred for Brazil as India put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell short against the five-time World Cup champions. The match …
Brazil thrash India in Kolkata
Brazil wrapped up the FIFA international window with a rout. At Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata, the Brazilian National Team had no trouble beating India 4-0, with goals from Est...
Football Friendly: How Brazil Tamed India In Kolkata
Brazil, with eight changes to their starting line-up, defeated India 4-0 in a football friendly, with Samuel Lino scoring a brace and Estevao and Pedro also finding the net.
Brazil shine on Selecao's first visit to India
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil showed glimpses of their class in a 4-0 win over India in a rare football friendly between the two nations in Kolkata on Saturday.India have never qualified for a World Cup, and football, while popular, plays second fiddle t…
Brazil's Clinical Finishers Overcome Gallant India In Friendly
India's national football team faced five-time champions Brazil in a FIFA international friendly in Kolkata, losing 4-0. Despite a spirited start for the first 25 minutes, Brazil's superior skill and clinical finishing secured a comfortable victory with goals…
Brazil tame India in 4-0 friendly win
KOLKATA, India, Oct 3 : Samuel Lino scored his first two goals for Brazil as India's frantic effort to hold off the five-time world champions faded after a spirited start, allowing the visitors to cruise to a 4-0 win in a friendly on Saturday.Chelsea winger E…
Kolkata, AIFF pull out all stops for India vs Brazil but crowd stays away
In many ways, it was a historic occasion. Brazil hadn't faced a team as lower ranked than India in 28 years. India hadn't gone up against a team as higher ranked as Brazil since rankings were introduced in August 1993. It helps significantly that Kolkata rave…
1 shot, 1 key pass, 94% passing accuracy: Andrey Santos helps Brazil to 4-0 win over India
Manchester United midfielder Andrey Santos got some valuable minutes under his belt in Brazil’s 4-0 win over India in a friendly on Saturday, 3 April, at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. The 22-year-...
India 0-4 Brazil: Report, result and goals as Selecao breeze to win in Kolkata
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High Ticket Prices, Festivities Blamed For Poor Attendance At India-Brazil Match
A football friendly match between India and Brazil, featuring star player Vinicius Jr, saw a surprisingly low attendance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. High ticket prices and the ongoing Durga Puja festival are cited as the primary reasons for the subdued re…
Bengal house speaker hospitalised
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Nath Bose, 66, hospitalised in Kolkata after chest discomfort and shortness of breath; stable, provisional unstable angina.
After 11 World Cups, football finally comes home for one Indian fan
Dipak Nandy, a 77-year-old football enthusiast, is counting down the days to Brazil's highly anticipated friendly match against India in Kolkata. With 11 World Cups under his belt since 1986, he has vivid memories of seeing icons like Diego Maradona and Zined…