With the Durand Cup set to kick off the new football season, Indian Army Football Team head coach Antony Ramesh has expressed confidence in his squad’s preparation, while stressing the importance of teamwork, discipline, and consistency as they prepare to face some of the country’s top clubs. Calling the Durand Cup one of Asia’s oldest and most prestigious football tournaments, Ramesh said it is always a matter of pride for the Army team to begin its season in such a historic competition. “The Durand Cup is one of the oldest and most prestigious football tournaments in Asia. It is always…
Author: Pratyusha Mukherjee
Pratyusha Mukherjee
Ms Pratyusha Mukherjee, an Independent Sr. Broadcast Journalist working for British media with 25 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence, Sports & Current Affairs. In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and National media awards for Journalism.
Discipline ,Courage and Determination.These are qualities that define every Indian Army soldier—and they are equally evident every time the Indian Army Football Team steps onto the field. More than just a football team, the Army football unit represents a unique blend of military precision and sporting excellence. Every player is first a soldier, committed to serving the nation, and then an athlete striving for victory in India’s most competitive football tournaments. I spoke to Antony Ramesh ,the Chief Coach of Indian Army Football Team. “Yes, all our players are serving personnel of the Indian Army. Along with performing their military…
When India marches into the opening ceremony, it will do so under the leadership of two athletes who have redefined excellence through grit, resilience and unwavering determination. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has named Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain as India’s flag and baton bearers for the opening ceremony, honouring two champions whose journeys continue to inspire a generation of Indian sportspersons. The opening ceremony, scheduled to be held on 23 July at the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, will witness the Indian contingent entering the arena led by two of the country’s most accomplished women athletes. Their…
The lights shone brighter than ever over New York New Jersey Stadium as the FIFA World Cup 2026™ reached its grand finale, with football’s biggest prize on the line and an atmosphere unlike any before. Hours before kick-off, the stadium had already transformed into a vibrant carnival, with supporters from Spain, Argentina and dozens of other nations filling the stands in a breathtaking display of colour, passion and unity. The deafening chants echoed around the packed arena as red and yellow mixed with sky blue and white, while fans waved flags, beat drums and sang throughout the evening. Every corner…
At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after heavy rainfall and a cloudburst triggered multiple landslides in Nagaland’s Mon district on Sunday morning, causing widespread destruction and disrupting communication networks across the region. According to officials, landslides struck at least 11 locations in and around Mon town, the district headquarters bordering Myanmar, at around 6 a.m. The disaster damaged homes, blocked roads and cut off access to several areas, hampering rescue operations. Mon Deputy Commissioner Wennyei Konyak said all eight fatalities occurred at one location. Rescue teams had recovered four bodies—three women and one man—by Sunday evening,…
Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute as Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the FIFA World Cup for the second time on Sunday. Torres settled a tense and tightly contested final at New York New Jersey Stadium by converting Nico Williams’ headed knockdown from Pedro Porro’s cross, finally beating Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez after more than 100 minutes of sustained Spanish pressure. Spain, champions in 2010, dominated possession and created the clearer opportunities throughout the match but were repeatedly denied by Martínez, who produced a string of outstanding saves to keep Argentina in…
Flying Officer Debashish Roy has scripted a remarkable success story by becoming the first commissioned officer from his village in the Indian Air Force, turning years of perseverance, discipline and dedication into an achievement that has inspired his entire community. Born into a humble farming family in rural Cooch Behar, Debashish grew up in an environment where awareness of opportunities in the Armed Forces was limited. Despite these constraints, he nurtured a clear ambition from an early age—to wear the uniform of the Indian Air Force and serve the nation. His journey began in 2019 when, while pursuing his graduation,…
Indian badminton superstar PV Sindhu delivered a performance worthy of her legendary status, defeating Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to claim the prestigious Japan Open 2026 women’s singles title and script a historic chapter in Indian badminton. Sindhu overcame the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17 in a high-quality final on Sunday, producing a display of power, precision, and mental strength to triumph on Yamaguchi’s home court. The victory marked Sindhu’s first Japan Open crown and made her the first Indian shuttler to win the women’s singles title at the renowned tournament. From the opening rally, Sindhu looked determined and…
In the volatile landscape of South Sudan’s Jonglei State, where communities have endured cycles of violence, displacement and humanitarian hardship, a group of United Nations peacekeepers from India has become a symbol of courage, compassion and commitment. A total of 150 Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), including 12 women peacekeepers, were awarded the prestigious United Nations Medal in recognition of their exceptional efforts to protect civilians, support humanitarian operations and maintain stability in conflict-affected areas, particularly Akobo and surrounding regions of Jonglei State. The medals were presented by UNMISS Force Commander Major-General Junhui…
The Red Shield Division, under the aegis of Spear Corps, continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of underprivileged youth by supporting the National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation (NIEDO), Tinsukia. NIEDO provides free residential coaching to meritorious students from economically weaker families, preparing them for NEET and enabling them to pursue careers in the medical profession. The initiative has achieved a remarkable milestone in NEET 2026, with 30 out of 45 students from the Tinsukia centre successfully qualifying the examination, thereby becoming eligible for admission to medical colleges across the country. Among the successful candidates, Mr Roshan…