Killer Soup
Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sen Sharma, Nassar, Sayaji Shinde
Directed by Abhishek Chaubey
No wonder Manoj Bajpayee thinks Abhishek Chaubey to be the best director he has worked with. Look at the performance that Chaubey gets out of Manoj in Sonechiraiya and now Killer Soup.
There are two Bajpayees in Killer Soup, one of them with his wild hair and pained expression looks quite like Chaubey Himself. The other Manoj Bajpayee goes around with a mutilated eye which would be unbearable to look at were it not attached to the face of an actor who can make even the most unbearable character trait bearable with the sheer grit of his performance.
Manoj is at once fiercely satirical and slyly poignant as a puppet on his wife’s string. Konkona is everything evil, plus more. She seems to enjoy the opportunity to portray toxicity. I wish the thunderously scattered...
Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sen Sharma, Nassar, Sayaji Shinde
Directed by Abhishek Chaubey
No wonder Manoj Bajpayee thinks Abhishek Chaubey to be the best director he has worked with. Look at the performance that Chaubey gets out of Manoj in Sonechiraiya and now Killer Soup.
There are two Bajpayees in Killer Soup, one of them with his wild hair and pained expression looks quite like Chaubey Himself. The other Manoj Bajpayee goes around with a mutilated eye which would be unbearable to look at were it not attached to the face of an actor who can make even the most unbearable character trait bearable with the sheer grit of his performance.
Manoj is at once fiercely satirical and slyly poignant as a puppet on his wife’s string. Konkona is everything evil, plus more. She seems to enjoy the opportunity to portray toxicity. I wish the thunderously scattered...
- 1/14/2024
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Killer Soup Review(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Killer Soup Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sen Sharma, Nassar, Sayaji Shinde, Lal, Anbuthasan, Anula Navlekar, Kani Kusruti
Creator: Abhishek Chaubey
Director: Abhishek Chaubey
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 43-59 Minutes (8 Episodes)
Killer Soup Review(Photo Credit –IMDb) Killer Soup Review: What’s It About:
Set in a very Munnar-like fictitious town, the story revolves around Swati Shetty (Konkana Sen Sharma), a not-so-talented chef aspiring to open a Paris-inspired hotel one day. Married in an uber-rich family, her husband Prabhakar Shetty (Manoj Bajpayee) is the futile little brother to Arvind Shetty (Sayaji Shinde), who handles the drug business in the disguise of a tea plantation.
Oh & once a professional nurse, Swati also has an extra-marital affair with Prabhakar’s masseuse, who, for some weird reason, also looks like a lean, bearded version of him. Prabhu somehow gets killed, and Swati does...
Killer Soup Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sen Sharma, Nassar, Sayaji Shinde, Lal, Anbuthasan, Anula Navlekar, Kani Kusruti
Creator: Abhishek Chaubey
Director: Abhishek Chaubey
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 43-59 Minutes (8 Episodes)
Killer Soup Review(Photo Credit –IMDb) Killer Soup Review: What’s It About:
Set in a very Munnar-like fictitious town, the story revolves around Swati Shetty (Konkana Sen Sharma), a not-so-talented chef aspiring to open a Paris-inspired hotel one day. Married in an uber-rich family, her husband Prabhakar Shetty (Manoj Bajpayee) is the futile little brother to Arvind Shetty (Sayaji Shinde), who handles the drug business in the disguise of a tea plantation.
Oh & once a professional nurse, Swati also has an extra-marital affair with Prabhakar’s masseuse, who, for some weird reason, also looks like a lean, bearded version of him. Prabhu somehow gets killed, and Swati does...
- 1/11/2024
- by Umesh Punwani
- KoiMoi
Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Killer Soup’, has heaped praise on the director of the series, Abhishek Chaubey. The actor feels that Abhishek is one of the best directors of all time.
“Abhishek Chaubey in my opinion, is one of the best directors of all time with whom I have had the pleasure of working. His approach is so simple and straightforward that working with him becomes effortless.”
He further mentioned, “He doesn’t just direct you but even guides and nurtures you. He has given me a lot of hope and encouragement as an actor.”
Konkona Sensharma lauded Chaubey for his patience and vision, as she said: “I have known Abhishek for many years, ever since we worked on ‘Omkara’ together. I have known him very closely and have always been very inspired by his work and wanted to work with him.
“Abhishek Chaubey in my opinion, is one of the best directors of all time with whom I have had the pleasure of working. His approach is so simple and straightforward that working with him becomes effortless.”
He further mentioned, “He doesn’t just direct you but even guides and nurtures you. He has given me a lot of hope and encouragement as an actor.”
Konkona Sensharma lauded Chaubey for his patience and vision, as she said: “I have known Abhishek for many years, ever since we worked on ‘Omkara’ together. I have known him very closely and have always been very inspired by his work and wanted to work with him.
- 1/10/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Manoj Bajpayee, who’s playing a double role for the first time in Abhishek Chaubey’s web series ‘Killer Soup’, has shared he always knew he was in safe hands while working on this project.
Bajpayee will be seen with Konkana Sen Sharma in the Netflix, which will start streaming on January 11. In a candid conversation, Bajpayee spoke about working with Chaubey, how he manages to be different in every role, and much more.
Talking about working with Chaubey, he said, “My association with him started with ‘Sonchiriya’ and since then I wanted it to go beyond that film.
“Any actor would love to work with a director like him for he knows he would shine with the help of genius of his direction. I had no reason to doubt him when he offered me this role. I knew I was in good hands.”
On how he prepares for his...
Bajpayee will be seen with Konkana Sen Sharma in the Netflix, which will start streaming on January 11. In a candid conversation, Bajpayee spoke about working with Chaubey, how he manages to be different in every role, and much more.
Talking about working with Chaubey, he said, “My association with him started with ‘Sonchiriya’ and since then I wanted it to go beyond that film.
“Any actor would love to work with a director like him for he knows he would shine with the help of genius of his direction. I had no reason to doubt him when he offered me this role. I knew I was in good hands.”
On how he prepares for his...
- 1/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Killer Soup: Here’s Everything To Know About Manoj Bajpayee & Konkona Sensharma’s Upcoming Series ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sensharma are two of the most talented and versatile actors in the Indian film industry. The duo is coming together for a Netflix series, Killer Soup. The series has got its release date locked and not just a stellar cast; the plot of the series is a bit different from any other crime thriller. Keep scrolling to know more deets.
The series will be directed by Abhishek Chaubey, renowned for his works like Udta Punjab, Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, and others. As per Chaubey, people will laugh while watching the thriller, and at the same time, they will be left surprised by it.
Manoj Bajpayee has always been an exceptional actor, but his portrayal as Srikant Tiwari in the Prime Video series The Family Man is on a different level.
Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sensharma are two of the most talented and versatile actors in the Indian film industry. The duo is coming together for a Netflix series, Killer Soup. The series has got its release date locked and not just a stellar cast; the plot of the series is a bit different from any other crime thriller. Keep scrolling to know more deets.
The series will be directed by Abhishek Chaubey, renowned for his works like Udta Punjab, Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, and others. As per Chaubey, people will laugh while watching the thriller, and at the same time, they will be left surprised by it.
Manoj Bajpayee has always been an exceptional actor, but his portrayal as Srikant Tiwari in the Prime Video series The Family Man is on a different level.
- 12/14/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
New Delhi, Aug 19 (Ians) The legendary football coach and currently the FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, Arsène Wenger, is likely to visit India in the second week of October to finalise the setting-up of a central academy in India jointly with the All-India Football Federation (Aiff), according to Federation President Kalyan Chaubey.
Chaubey and Aiff Secretary-General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran had a meeting with Wenger, Steven Martens, Technical Director, FIFA, and Ulf Schott, Head of High-Performance Programmes, FIFA, in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, to decide on the collaboration between the FIFA and the Aiff to launch an academy for U-13 boys and girls, the name of which will be finalised later.
Chaubey said after the meeting, “I am glad to say that we are on the verge of setting up a state-of-the-art centralised academy in India, along with FIFA, with Arsène Wenger playing a key role in the whole setup.
Chaubey and Aiff Secretary-General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran had a meeting with Wenger, Steven Martens, Technical Director, FIFA, and Ulf Schott, Head of High-Performance Programmes, FIFA, in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, to decide on the collaboration between the FIFA and the Aiff to launch an academy for U-13 boys and girls, the name of which will be finalised later.
Chaubey said after the meeting, “I am glad to say that we are on the verge of setting up a state-of-the-art centralised academy in India, along with FIFA, with Arsène Wenger playing a key role in the whole setup.
- 8/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 14 (Ians) All India Football Federation (Aiff) president Kalyan Chaubey on Monday constituted a Task Force for a feasibility study and evaluation of the footballers, who come under the status of Persons of Indian Origin (Pio) and Overseas Citizens of India (Oci).
The Task Force will also evaluate the players playing at a higher level and the status of youth players. The Task Force will submit its report by January 31, 2024.
The Task Force, Chaubey announced, will be chaired by Samir Thapar, the president of the Punjab Football Association, and a veteran sports administrator. The Aiff chief will name the other members of the Task Force after consultations with the chairman and the Executive Committee.
Making the announcement, Chaubey said, “The Task Force’s primary objective will be to collect data on footballers who are either Overseas Citizens of India (Oci) or Persons of Indian Origin (Pio). It is...
The Task Force will also evaluate the players playing at a higher level and the status of youth players. The Task Force will submit its report by January 31, 2024.
The Task Force, Chaubey announced, will be chaired by Samir Thapar, the president of the Punjab Football Association, and a veteran sports administrator. The Aiff chief will name the other members of the Task Force after consultations with the chairman and the Executive Committee.
Making the announcement, Chaubey said, “The Task Force’s primary objective will be to collect data on footballers who are either Overseas Citizens of India (Oci) or Persons of Indian Origin (Pio). It is...
- 8/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 8 (Ians) After a gap of 22 years, India are set to participate in the prestigious Merdeka Tournament, Malaysia’s famous international football competition, which is being organised for the first time in a decade.
The Merdeka Tournament, which began all the way back in 1957, is a major tournament in the region and India will be participating in it for the 18th minute.
All of that is about to change, on October 13, 2023, when India take on hosts Malaysia at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, in what will be the 32nd meeting between the two sides.
All of this, however, is the result of personal efforts by Aiff President Kalyan Chaubey, who requested his Fa Malaysia counterpart, Dato Haji Hamidin bin Haji Mohd, to consider India’s entry in the next edition of the Merdeka.
The Malaysian Fa President promptly accepted the proposal and made sure India returned to play the iconic tournament,...
The Merdeka Tournament, which began all the way back in 1957, is a major tournament in the region and India will be participating in it for the 18th minute.
All of that is about to change, on October 13, 2023, when India take on hosts Malaysia at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, in what will be the 32nd meeting between the two sides.
All of this, however, is the result of personal efforts by Aiff President Kalyan Chaubey, who requested his Fa Malaysia counterpart, Dato Haji Hamidin bin Haji Mohd, to consider India’s entry in the next edition of the Merdeka.
The Malaysian Fa President promptly accepted the proposal and made sure India returned to play the iconic tournament,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 20 (Ians) The All India Football Federation (Aiff) president Kalyan Chaubey, Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran and senior officials of the governing body met with representatives from the I-League and Indian Women’s League clubs at the Football House, here on Thursday and discussed various aspects of the game in the country.
Apart from Aiff president and Secretary General, treasurer Kipa Ajay, along with Executive Committee members Avijit Paul, Valanka Alemao (also the Chairperson of the Women’s Football Committee), Lalnghinglova Hmar (also the Chairman of the League Committee), Vijay Bali, and Grassroots Committee Chairperson Mulrajsinh Chudasama, and League Committee member Satyanarayan M, were also present in the meeting.
Amongst the I-League clubs, Sreenidi Deccan Fc, Gokulam Kerala Fc, Churchill Brothers Fc Goa, Mohammedan Sporting Club, and Aizawl Fc were present at the Football House, while Neroca Fc, Trau Fc, Real Kashmir Fc, Rajasthan United Fc, Delhi Fc,...
Apart from Aiff president and Secretary General, treasurer Kipa Ajay, along with Executive Committee members Avijit Paul, Valanka Alemao (also the Chairperson of the Women’s Football Committee), Lalnghinglova Hmar (also the Chairman of the League Committee), Vijay Bali, and Grassroots Committee Chairperson Mulrajsinh Chudasama, and League Committee member Satyanarayan M, were also present in the meeting.
Amongst the I-League clubs, Sreenidi Deccan Fc, Gokulam Kerala Fc, Churchill Brothers Fc Goa, Mohammedan Sporting Club, and Aizawl Fc were present at the Football House, while Neroca Fc, Trau Fc, Real Kashmir Fc, Rajasthan United Fc, Delhi Fc,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 28 (Ians) A storm seems to be brewing ahead of the Annual General Body Meeting (Agm) of the All India Football Federation (Aiff) scheduled to be held on July 3 and July 4 in Bengaluru.
In an email addressed Aiff President Kalyan Chaubey and others, which has been accessed by Ians, Valanka Alemao, the only female member of the Aiff Executive Committee, has alleged that the agenda circulated for the Agm “appears to serve the self-interests of certain people and is not for the good of Indian football”.
“The agenda appears to serve the self-interests of certain people and is not for the good of Indianfootball. I was entirely shocked to read the contents and the proposals made by certain state associations, in particular by the Goa Football Association. Their only agenda is the removal of four of us from Goa who are in the Aiff in various capacities.
“I...
In an email addressed Aiff President Kalyan Chaubey and others, which has been accessed by Ians, Valanka Alemao, the only female member of the Aiff Executive Committee, has alleged that the agenda circulated for the Agm “appears to serve the self-interests of certain people and is not for the good of Indian football”.
“The agenda appears to serve the self-interests of certain people and is not for the good of Indianfootball. I was entirely shocked to read the contents and the proposals made by certain state associations, in particular by the Goa Football Association. Their only agenda is the removal of four of us from Goa who are in the Aiff in various capacities.
“I...
- 6/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Make nation proud, Aiff President, Secretary General inspire India U-17 team ahead of Asian campaign
Khoya Yai (Thailand), June 13 (Ians) As they gear up for the start of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, the All India Football Federation (Aiff) President Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran met with the team via video conferencing to motivate them ahead of the big clashes.
The India U-17 men’s national team has been in preparation for nine months and is confident of putting up a good performance.
The planning to further promote and push this team began in 2022 even before they secured qualification for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, and the team has, as such, benefited from the vision of the Aiff management that has arranged for them to play quality practice matches in Spain and Germany as part of their preparation for the continental competition.
They have also had some fruitful training sessions from the youth coaches of Atletico de Madrid, VfB Stuttgart, and Fc Augsburg on the way.
The India U-17 men’s national team has been in preparation for nine months and is confident of putting up a good performance.
The planning to further promote and push this team began in 2022 even before they secured qualification for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, and the team has, as such, benefited from the vision of the Aiff management that has arranged for them to play quality practice matches in Spain and Germany as part of their preparation for the continental competition.
They have also had some fruitful training sessions from the youth coaches of Atletico de Madrid, VfB Stuttgart, and Fc Augsburg on the way.
- 6/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 8 (Ians) The Indian Olympic Association has included noted coaches Gyan Singh and Ashok Garg in the ad-hoc committee that is running the Wrestling Federation of India after Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stepped aside from the role in the wake of sexual harassment allegations by women wrestlers.
Notably, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday had informed that two coaches would be included in the committee as they need people with technical expertise ahead of the Asian Games trials.
Kalyan Chaubey, Joint Secretary and acting CEO of Ioa, on Thursday confirmed that the two coaches have been inducted keeping the Asian Games selection trials in mind, while adding the ad-hoc committee headed Bs Bajwa successfully overseeing the national team’s participation in international events apart from conducting various age-group trials.
Earlier in the day, he expressed satisfaction over the trials conducted by the Ioa-appointed ad-hoc committee, at the Sai facility,...
Notably, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday had informed that two coaches would be included in the committee as they need people with technical expertise ahead of the Asian Games trials.
Kalyan Chaubey, Joint Secretary and acting CEO of Ioa, on Thursday confirmed that the two coaches have been inducted keeping the Asian Games selection trials in mind, while adding the ad-hoc committee headed Bs Bajwa successfully overseeing the national team’s participation in international events apart from conducting various age-group trials.
Earlier in the day, he expressed satisfaction over the trials conducted by the Ioa-appointed ad-hoc committee, at the Sai facility,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 8 (Ians) With the sport expected to return to normalcy after being in a state of flux for a few weeks over the protest led by top grapplers, the Indian Olympic Association (Ioa) has called the open selection trials of U-15 and U-20 wrestlers a ‘fair and transparent’ affair, and a ‘much-needed break’ for the 2500 participants.
Expressing satisfaction over the conduct of these trials at the Sai facility, Sonepat, Kalyan Chaubey, Joint Secretary and acting CEO of Ioa said, “My visit to Sonepat was to get a first-hand feel of the ongoing wrestlers selection trials, and to interact with the participants”.
“I’m satisfied with the fair and transparent conduct of the trials, and I must add that the selection camp was a much-needed break for these 2500 young athletes, who have expressed happiness to be back in the arena.”
The selection trials were organised by the Ioa-appointed ad-hoc...
Expressing satisfaction over the conduct of these trials at the Sai facility, Sonepat, Kalyan Chaubey, Joint Secretary and acting CEO of Ioa said, “My visit to Sonepat was to get a first-hand feel of the ongoing wrestlers selection trials, and to interact with the participants”.
“I’m satisfied with the fair and transparent conduct of the trials, and I must add that the selection camp was a much-needed break for these 2500 young athletes, who have expressed happiness to be back in the arena.”
The selection trials were organised by the Ioa-appointed ad-hoc...
- 6/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 17 (Ians) Hosts India were drawn in Group A of the Saff Championship 2023, along with Kuwait, Nepal, and Pakistan, in the official draw ceremony that was conducted, here on Wednesday.
The draw was conducted in presence of All India Football Federation (Aiff) president Kalyan Chaubey, South Asian Football Federation General Secretary Anwarul Huq, and Aiff Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran.
Lebanon and Kuwait are the two teams from outside the South Asian region, who are participating by dint of special invitation. Eight teams are set to fight it out for South Asian supremacy in Bengaluru, as the tournament is set to get underway on June 21, with the final on July 4 in Bengaluru.
India, being the hosts, were automatically placed atop Group A, with Kuwait, Nepal, and Pakistan drawn into the group later. Over in Group B, Lebanon, being the highest ranked team, were automatically placed at the top of the group,...
The draw was conducted in presence of All India Football Federation (Aiff) president Kalyan Chaubey, South Asian Football Federation General Secretary Anwarul Huq, and Aiff Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran.
Lebanon and Kuwait are the two teams from outside the South Asian region, who are participating by dint of special invitation. Eight teams are set to fight it out for South Asian supremacy in Bengaluru, as the tournament is set to get underway on June 21, with the final on July 4 in Bengaluru.
India, being the hosts, were automatically placed atop Group A, with Kuwait, Nepal, and Pakistan drawn into the group later. Over in Group B, Lebanon, being the highest ranked team, were automatically placed at the top of the group,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 10 (Ians) The former All India Football Federation (Aiff) vice-president, treasurer and executive committee member Ar Khaleel passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 91.
Khaleel is survived by his wife and four daughters.
Aiff president Kalyan Chaubey condoled the demise of Khaleel, who was also the former president of the Karnataka State Football Association (Ksfa).
“It is sad to know that Ar Khaleel is no more. His death has left an eternal void in Indian Football administration. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult hour,” said Chaubey.
A prominent face in the Indian football administration for nearly six decades, Khaleel was also active at the continental level, and on occasions was a member of Asian Football Confederation Standing Committees.
“Khaleel ji was one of the foremost football administrators of his time, and played a big role in popularising the game in India, especially in Karnataka.
Khaleel is survived by his wife and four daughters.
Aiff president Kalyan Chaubey condoled the demise of Khaleel, who was also the former president of the Karnataka State Football Association (Ksfa).
“It is sad to know that Ar Khaleel is no more. His death has left an eternal void in Indian Football administration. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult hour,” said Chaubey.
A prominent face in the Indian football administration for nearly six decades, Khaleel was also active at the continental level, and on occasions was a member of Asian Football Confederation Standing Committees.
“Khaleel ji was one of the foremost football administrators of his time, and played a big role in popularising the game in India, especially in Karnataka.
- 5/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 14 (Ians) The All India Football Federation (Aiff) has decided to revamp and restructure women’s football in the country, in line with the Strategic Roadmap Vision 2047 as decided on January 7, 2023. In a press conference in the national capital on Friday, Aiff President Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran announced a few plans apart from the restructuring of women’s football that was discussed during the Executive committee meeting.
To give women’s football a refreshed look and create improved economic opportunities, the Aiff’s has taken up the task of revamping the Indian Women’s League (Iwl). Starting next season, it will be mandatory for the top eight participating teams in the Iwl, to have a minimum 10 Indian players on a fully professional annual contract worth a minimum of Rs 3.2 lakhs.
Having arrived at this decision, the Executive committee of the Aiff, which met at the Football House on Friday,...
To give women’s football a refreshed look and create improved economic opportunities, the Aiff’s has taken up the task of revamping the Indian Women’s League (Iwl). Starting next season, it will be mandatory for the top eight participating teams in the Iwl, to have a minimum 10 Indian players on a fully professional annual contract worth a minimum of Rs 3.2 lakhs.
Having arrived at this decision, the Executive committee of the Aiff, which met at the Football House on Friday,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, March 19 (Ians) Bengaluru will host the South Asian Football Federation (Saff) Championship 2023 from June 21 to July 3, All India Football Federation (Aiff) President Kalyan Chaubey announced here on Sunday.
The 2023 Saff Championship will be played from June 21 to July 3, with all member associations expected to fight it out for the top prize, it was announced here on Sunday.
This will be the 13th edition of the tournament, and India will be hosting it for the fourth time. Over the years, the Blue Tigers have asserted their dominance in the Saff Championship, winning it eight times. The Maldives are the closest to India, having won the title twice.
The venue was announced at a press meet in here on Sunday.
Aiff Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran was present on the occasion, along with Aiff Vice-President and Karnataka State Football Association President N.A Haris and Karnataka Olympic Association President Dr. K Govindaraj.
The 2023 Saff Championship will be played from June 21 to July 3, with all member associations expected to fight it out for the top prize, it was announced here on Sunday.
This will be the 13th edition of the tournament, and India will be hosting it for the fourth time. Over the years, the Blue Tigers have asserted their dominance in the Saff Championship, winning it eight times. The Maldives are the closest to India, having won the title twice.
The venue was announced at a press meet in here on Sunday.
Aiff Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran was present on the occasion, along with Aiff Vice-President and Karnataka State Football Association President N.A Haris and Karnataka Olympic Association President Dr. K Govindaraj.
- 3/19/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Varanasi (Up), March 19 (Ians) Knowing the risk that you face of getting a disease in later years may soon be possible.
The zoology department of the Banaras Hindu University (Bhu) has started working on the concept of gene astrology with a view to finding out as to what extent and when people run the risk of developing a disease on the basis of their genes.
An initiative of Prof Gyaneshwar Chaubey of Bhu’s zoology department, the idea took shape a few days ago during an international conference on DNA defence mechanism at Banaras Hindu University.
Prof Chaubey said, “We have also created a gene bank in the department by taking blood samples of 3000 people. The testing service at the department was for free.”
“It is a proven fact now that certain genes are responsible for certain diseases. Through a test, it can be diagnosed that the gene responsible for...
The zoology department of the Banaras Hindu University (Bhu) has started working on the concept of gene astrology with a view to finding out as to what extent and when people run the risk of developing a disease on the basis of their genes.
An initiative of Prof Gyaneshwar Chaubey of Bhu’s zoology department, the idea took shape a few days ago during an international conference on DNA defence mechanism at Banaras Hindu University.
Prof Chaubey said, “We have also created a gene bank in the department by taking blood samples of 3000 people. The testing service at the department was for free.”
“It is a proven fact now that certain genes are responsible for certain diseases. Through a test, it can be diagnosed that the gene responsible for...
- 3/19/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 26 (Ians) Aiff president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran on Sunday met the leaders of two of the world’s greatest legacy clubs in Madrid and held discussions on a wide range of subjects related to football and its development.
Chaubey and Prabhakaran met Real Madrid President Florentino Perez and the club CEO Jose Angel Sanchez. The chief of the 122-year-old club, considered one of the most respected figures in world football, assured Indian football of all help and cooperation in the near future.
Chaubey and Prabhakaran had another meeting with the Atletico de Madrid President Enrique Cerezo.
Speaking on the meetings, Chaubey said: “Meeting the presidents of the two clubs was a wonderful opportunity and I thank both of them for giving us the honour and discussing various problems of the game, especially in India. I am simply moved by the openness of the senior officials here,...
Chaubey and Prabhakaran met Real Madrid President Florentino Perez and the club CEO Jose Angel Sanchez. The chief of the 122-year-old club, considered one of the most respected figures in world football, assured Indian football of all help and cooperation in the near future.
Chaubey and Prabhakaran had another meeting with the Atletico de Madrid President Enrique Cerezo.
Speaking on the meetings, Chaubey said: “Meeting the presidents of the two clubs was a wonderful opportunity and I thank both of them for giving us the honour and discussing various problems of the game, especially in India. I am simply moved by the openness of the senior officials here,...
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Chennai, Feb 19 (Ians) All India Football Federation (Aiff) president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran have met with the senior womens team after their stalemate against Nepal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday here, praising their efforts, and motivating them for further improvement.
India played out two draws in their two International Friendlies against Nepal in Chennai — 2-2 on Wednesday and 0-0 on Saturday. While the results may not have been up to the expectations, the Aiff President was impressed with the dominating performance put out by the team in the two matches.
“I follow all of your matches closely and have been very impressed with the way you play. It is clear that all of you are technically quite sound. Perhaps there’s improvement required in certain areas like strength, but there’s no doubt that all of you are quality players,” said Chaubey to the team.
India played out two draws in their two International Friendlies against Nepal in Chennai — 2-2 on Wednesday and 0-0 on Saturday. While the results may not have been up to the expectations, the Aiff President was impressed with the dominating performance put out by the team in the two matches.
“I follow all of your matches closely and have been very impressed with the way you play. It is clear that all of you are technically quite sound. Perhaps there’s improvement required in certain areas like strength, but there’s no doubt that all of you are quality players,” said Chaubey to the team.
- 2/19/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Varanasi, Feb 8 (Ians) A study by scientists of the Banaras Hindu University (Bhu) has claimed that the actual number of Covid-19 cases in India, including unreported and asymptomatic, could be 17 times more than the official figure of 4.5 crore.
The study, which involved 88 scientists from 34 research institutes of the country, has been published in the prestigious science journal — International Journal of Infectious Diseases (Ijid).
It study was led by Bhu geneticist Prof Gyaneshwer Chaubey of the department of Zoology, Institute of Science.
The team of scientists conducted serosurvey (antibody testing) among 2,301 individuals in urban areas of 14 districts in six states from September-December 2020.
Prof Chaubey said that the most striking aspect of this study was that a large proportion of the Indian population was asymptomatic for Covid-19 and the age group 26-35 had the maximum number of asymptomatic people.
The researchers suggested that an antibody test in people after any Covid wave,...
The study, which involved 88 scientists from 34 research institutes of the country, has been published in the prestigious science journal — International Journal of Infectious Diseases (Ijid).
It study was led by Bhu geneticist Prof Gyaneshwer Chaubey of the department of Zoology, Institute of Science.
The team of scientists conducted serosurvey (antibody testing) among 2,301 individuals in urban areas of 14 districts in six states from September-December 2020.
Prof Chaubey said that the most striking aspect of this study was that a large proportion of the Indian population was asymptomatic for Covid-19 and the age group 26-35 had the maximum number of asymptomatic people.
The researchers suggested that an antibody test in people after any Covid wave,...
- 2/8/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 27 (Ians) The All India Football Federation (Aiff) president Kalyan Chaubey wants the National Beach Soccer Championship, which is being held in Surat, to be a regular feature in every seasons footballing calendar and make the event much bigger in the years to come.
The first-ever National Beach Soccer Championship got underway at the Dumas Beach in Surat on January 26 in the presence of Aiff chief Chaubey, Member of Parliament Cr Patil, Beach Soccer Committee Chairman Jignesh Patil, Gsfa Secretary Mulrajsinh Chudasama, and Beach Soccer Committee Member Upen Patel.
A total of 20 states are fighting it out against each other at the Championship for the top prize.
As per Aiff, it has plans to form a national team from the best beach soccer players that are scouted from the championship, with plans to participate in the AFC Beach Soccer competitions later on.
“I am very happy with how...
The first-ever National Beach Soccer Championship got underway at the Dumas Beach in Surat on January 26 in the presence of Aiff chief Chaubey, Member of Parliament Cr Patil, Beach Soccer Committee Chairman Jignesh Patil, Gsfa Secretary Mulrajsinh Chudasama, and Beach Soccer Committee Member Upen Patel.
A total of 20 states are fighting it out against each other at the Championship for the top prize.
As per Aiff, it has plans to form a national team from the best beach soccer players that are scouted from the championship, with plans to participate in the AFC Beach Soccer competitions later on.
“I am very happy with how...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 25 (Ians) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John on Wednesday pledged the support of the Asian football governing body towards Indian football and praised Aiff’s ‘Vision 2047’ after meeting Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and other officials, here.
Windsor John was apprised of the details of the Strategic Roadmap of Vision 2047 during his discussions with Sports Minister Thakur, Director General, Sports Authority of India (Sai) Sandip Pradhan, Aiff president Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran in the national capital.
The 62-year old, who has always taken a keen interest in the progress and promotion of Indian football, appreciated the manner in which Vision 2047 has been planned and hoped all stakeholders will work together to make it a success.
He further promised full support from the Asian Football Confederation towards its implementation, and to build the capacity of Indian football to put its plans in motion.
Windsor John was apprised of the details of the Strategic Roadmap of Vision 2047 during his discussions with Sports Minister Thakur, Director General, Sports Authority of India (Sai) Sandip Pradhan, Aiff president Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran in the national capital.
The 62-year old, who has always taken a keen interest in the progress and promotion of Indian football, appreciated the manner in which Vision 2047 has been planned and hoped all stakeholders will work together to make it a success.
He further promised full support from the Asian Football Confederation towards its implementation, and to build the capacity of Indian football to put its plans in motion.
- 1/25/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Nov 25 (Ians) During his days as an active referee, Michael Andrews was a leading name in the circuit, who rose to become a FIFA referee. Currently the Chairman of the All India Football Federation (Aiff) Referees Committee, Andrews has his task cut out – to take Indian refereeing to the next level of professionalism.
A man of huge experience, Andrews remains unperturbed by the challenges ahead. While talking to www.the-aiff.com, he clearly spelt out his preferences and plans to achieve the target.
Andrews pointed out that various changes have been strategised to reach the desired goal. He said that one of the most important changes the refereeing system in India will see in near future is the appointment of 50 professional referees on a full-time role with the Aiff.
“We are currently in a period of transition while moving into a more robust and professional system. I want to thank the Aiff President,...
A man of huge experience, Andrews remains unperturbed by the challenges ahead. While talking to www.the-aiff.com, he clearly spelt out his preferences and plans to achieve the target.
Andrews pointed out that various changes have been strategised to reach the desired goal. He said that one of the most important changes the refereeing system in India will see in near future is the appointment of 50 professional referees on a full-time role with the Aiff.
“We are currently in a period of transition while moving into a more robust and professional system. I want to thank the Aiff President,...
- 11/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Like elsewhere, football fever has gripped India too with a majority rooting for all-time favourites Brazil, while the remaining seem to be divided between holders France and Lionel Messi-led Argentina.
When there is so much enthusiasm for the sport in India, the big question is: Why can’t a country that has started producing Olympic champions qualify for the football World Cup?
Every time a World Cup takes place after four years, Indian fans have precisely one question — when will India play in the game’s showpiece event?
And the answer is always the same — given the standard of the game back home, India will never play in the World Cup.
Maybe Indian football can benefit if the truth that is hidden behind this brazen answer is brought out.
Indian football officials probably do not allow this truth to come out. Even those who are critical of the plight...
When there is so much enthusiasm for the sport in India, the big question is: Why can’t a country that has started producing Olympic champions qualify for the football World Cup?
Every time a World Cup takes place after four years, Indian fans have precisely one question — when will India play in the game’s showpiece event?
And the answer is always the same — given the standard of the game back home, India will never play in the World Cup.
Maybe Indian football can benefit if the truth that is hidden behind this brazen answer is brought out.
Indian football officials probably do not allow this truth to come out. Even those who are critical of the plight...
- 11/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Gangtok, Nov 17 (Ians) An Aiff Centre of Excellence and the FIFA football for schools programme in Sikkim have been announced by Aiff president Kalyan Chaubey. The Aiff president made the announcement after meeting Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at Gangtok on Wednesday evening.
“We will set up the Centre of Excellence in Sikkim which will be exclusive for talented football kids of Sikkim. They are unable to get international level infrastructure and training for which they have to go to Mumbai, Kolkata or Delhi, far away from their home. This we do not want. The boys of Sikkim should learn football in their home State through the Centre of Excellence,” said the Aiff president to media.
Earlier in the day, Chaubey chaired the Aiff executive committee meet at Gangtok.
The other important takeaway of the Aiff executive meeting was to implement FIFA football for schools project in Sikkim schools.
“We will set up the Centre of Excellence in Sikkim which will be exclusive for talented football kids of Sikkim. They are unable to get international level infrastructure and training for which they have to go to Mumbai, Kolkata or Delhi, far away from their home. This we do not want. The boys of Sikkim should learn football in their home State through the Centre of Excellence,” said the Aiff president to media.
Earlier in the day, Chaubey chaired the Aiff executive committee meet at Gangtok.
The other important takeaway of the Aiff executive meeting was to implement FIFA football for schools project in Sikkim schools.
- 11/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Gangtok, Nov 17 (Ians) The All India Football Federation (Aiff) Executive Committee approved a number of suggestions that were earlier forwarded to it by the Competitions Committee, the first of which was concerning the Hero Senior Men’s National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy.
The Committee decided that the format of the Hero Santosh Trophy will be followed in all other National Football Championships at all age group levels. It was also agreed that the facilities for the players, especially in terms of travel and stay, should be improved with immediate effect.
The Aiff President Kalyan Chaubey chaired it’s Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday in Gangtok.
The meeting was attended by Vice President Na Haris, Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, Treasurer Kipa Ajay and Deputy Secretary General Sunando Dhar. Also in attendance were the members of the Executive Committee – Lalnghinglova Hmar, Deepak Sharma, Menla Enthenpa, Gp Palguna, Vijay Bali, Syed Husnain Ali Naqvi,...
The Committee decided that the format of the Hero Santosh Trophy will be followed in all other National Football Championships at all age group levels. It was also agreed that the facilities for the players, especially in terms of travel and stay, should be improved with immediate effect.
The Aiff President Kalyan Chaubey chaired it’s Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday in Gangtok.
The meeting was attended by Vice President Na Haris, Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, Treasurer Kipa Ajay and Deputy Secretary General Sunando Dhar. Also in attendance were the members of the Executive Committee – Lalnghinglova Hmar, Deepak Sharma, Menla Enthenpa, Gp Palguna, Vijay Bali, Syed Husnain Ali Naqvi,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (Ians) The All India Football Federation (Aiff) and the Football Association of Odisha felicitated FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura here on Tuesday.
Speaking after her felicitation Samoura said, “I had first come to India as a fresh graduate when I was working for Ifco and had the opportunity to see your country then. With pleasure, I stand here again, and it’s good to see that the Aiff has ensured football takes the centrepiece in India.”
“With the population that India has, we are sure that it won’t be long before we see your country lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy. But what would be more pleasing to see is if your women’s team does it,” Samoura said.
“The FIFA President (Gianni Infantino) has also heard your request of hosting other senior competitions with other Member Associations, and I know you have the commitment, capacity, and...
Speaking after her felicitation Samoura said, “I had first come to India as a fresh graduate when I was working for Ifco and had the opportunity to see your country then. With pleasure, I stand here again, and it’s good to see that the Aiff has ensured football takes the centrepiece in India.”
“With the population that India has, we are sure that it won’t be long before we see your country lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy. But what would be more pleasing to see is if your women’s team does it,” Samoura said.
“The FIFA President (Gianni Infantino) has also heard your request of hosting other senior competitions with other Member Associations, and I know you have the commitment, capacity, and...
- 10/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The U-17 Women’s World Cup is scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar, Margao (Goa) and Navi Mumbai from October 11-30. Hosts India have been drawn in Group A alongside USA, Morocco and Brazil. They will face the USA on October 11, followed by Morocco and Brazil on October 14 and October 17, respectively, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
"I think this is going to be a milestone for Indian women footballers. When a young girl sees an international women’s team playing on the ground in international matches with so much support from across all quarters of India and internationally, it inspires her to become like that or be a part of that. Therefore, the many young girls will be inspired, motivated, encouraged to play football after this FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup," Chaubey told Ians in an interview at the sidelines of an event, where the National Supporters Group...
"I think this is going to be a milestone for Indian women footballers. When a young girl sees an international women’s team playing on the ground in international matches with so much support from across all quarters of India and internationally, it inspires her to become like that or be a part of that. Therefore, the many young girls will be inspired, motivated, encouraged to play football after this FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup," Chaubey told Ians in an interview at the sidelines of an event, where the National Supporters Group...
- 10/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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New Delhi, Sep 22 (Ians) The All India Football Federation (Aiff) president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran met with the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik to discuss the readiness of Bhubaneswar as one of the venues for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022.
The two Aiff officials also met with Sports Odisha secretary Vineel Krishna, to discuss the infrastructural facilities that the city of Bhubaneswar will be providing to the teams that participate in the World Cup.
They discussed at length about the readiness of Bhubaneswar as one of the three venues for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and thanked the Chief Minister and Krishna for their continued support to Indian Football.
“Bhubaneswar looks well prepared to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022. Extremely happy to visit our U-17 Women’s Team in Kiit campus and interact with the girls...
The two Aiff officials also met with Sports Odisha secretary Vineel Krishna, to discuss the infrastructural facilities that the city of Bhubaneswar will be providing to the teams that participate in the World Cup.
They discussed at length about the readiness of Bhubaneswar as one of the three venues for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and thanked the Chief Minister and Krishna for their continued support to Indian Football.
“Bhubaneswar looks well prepared to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022. Extremely happy to visit our U-17 Women’s Team in Kiit campus and interact with the girls...
- 9/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kolkata, Sep 19 (Ians) FIFA President Gianni Infantino may travel to India in the last week of October to call upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the way forward for Indian football, the Ail India Football Association (Aiff) said in a release on Monday.
During the Executive Committee meeting of Aiff held here on, the members were informed about the development.
The newly-elected president of Aiff, Kalyan Chaubey opened the proceedings by informing the Executive Committee about the development and talks with the Government of India and the Qatar Football Association.
On the matter of the National Awards, the Committee recommended that Arun Ghosh, Shabbir Ali and I.M Vijayan be nominated for the Padma Shri, Manoranjan Bhattacharya for the Major Dhyan Chand Award, and Jeje Lalpekhlua for the Arjuna Award.
After chairing the executive committee meeting, Chaubey said, “The Government is going to lend large-scale support to help popularise football.
During the Executive Committee meeting of Aiff held here on, the members were informed about the development.
The newly-elected president of Aiff, Kalyan Chaubey opened the proceedings by informing the Executive Committee about the development and talks with the Government of India and the Qatar Football Association.
On the matter of the National Awards, the Committee recommended that Arun Ghosh, Shabbir Ali and I.M Vijayan be nominated for the Padma Shri, Manoranjan Bhattacharya for the Major Dhyan Chand Award, and Jeje Lalpekhlua for the Arjuna Award.
After chairing the executive committee meeting, Chaubey said, “The Government is going to lend large-scale support to help popularise football.
- 9/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha, Sep 11 (Ians) The All India Football Federation (Aiff) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Football Association (Qfa) on “strategic alliance for mutual benefit” , it was announced after a meeting between the top officials of the two football governing bodies, here on Sunday.
Newly-elected Aiff president Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran on Sunday met Qatar Football Association chief Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al-Thani and General Secretary Mansoor Al-Ansari here.
“I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the Qfa President for his valuable time to discuss collaboration possibilities between India and Qatar. I am sure this would be beneficial to both countries in the long run,” Chaubey said after the meeting.
Earlier, the Aiff president and Secretary General on Friday met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the way forward for Indian football.
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Newly-elected Aiff president Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran on Sunday met Qatar Football Association chief Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al-Thani and General Secretary Mansoor Al-Ansari here.
“I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the Qfa President for his valuable time to discuss collaboration possibilities between India and Qatar. I am sure this would be beneficial to both countries in the long run,” Chaubey said after the meeting.
Earlier, the Aiff president and Secretary General on Friday met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the way forward for Indian football.
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- 9/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 8 (Ians) All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey announced his plans to expand women’s football, and introduce a new age-group league to get the best talents at a young age.
“We are shortly introducing an under-17 women’s league in India in association with the Sports Authority of India,” Chaubey said during a media interaction in Kolkata on Thursday.
Hinting that he would like to maintain a complete gender equality in Indian football, the Aiff president said the federation has the plan to introduce a minimum salary cap for the players in the Indian Women’s League (Iwl).
“It is not right that honorariums of footballers should have huge differences at men’s and women’s levels. All efforts should be made to restore a balance,” Chaubey said.
Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, Secretary General, Aiff, Avijit Paul, Member, Executive Committee, Aiff; and Sunando Dhar, Deputy Secretary General,...
“We are shortly introducing an under-17 women’s league in India in association with the Sports Authority of India,” Chaubey said during a media interaction in Kolkata on Thursday.
Hinting that he would like to maintain a complete gender equality in Indian football, the Aiff president said the federation has the plan to introduce a minimum salary cap for the players in the Indian Women’s League (Iwl).
“It is not right that honorariums of footballers should have huge differences at men’s and women’s levels. All efforts should be made to restore a balance,” Chaubey said.
Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, Secretary General, Aiff, Avijit Paul, Member, Executive Committee, Aiff; and Sunando Dhar, Deputy Secretary General,...
- 9/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 4 (Ians) The All India Football Federation (Aiff) President Kalyan Chaubey, on Sunday stressed on the importance of engaging in dialogue and finding solutions in order to prepare and implement a “time-based roadmap” for Indian Football.
“India is a diverse country and therefore, the solutions for the betterment of football must be specific as per our need. No cut and paste clarification is available for that. Therefore, the most important part is to engage in inclusive dialogues to identify usable solutions for our own football-centric challenges,” Chaubey said.
The newly-elected Aiff president Chaubey was speaking at the three-day third edition of Global Soccer Conclave jointly organised by Sports Tech giants, Tech Mahindra, Amazon, Government of Odisha, Ficci and sports edtech leader, Sportz Next in Mumbai.
“Aiff will facilitate the process and ultimately strategise a time-based roadmap to ensure empowerment of football ecosystem in every state,” he added. “Youth development,...
“India is a diverse country and therefore, the solutions for the betterment of football must be specific as per our need. No cut and paste clarification is available for that. Therefore, the most important part is to engage in inclusive dialogues to identify usable solutions for our own football-centric challenges,” Chaubey said.
The newly-elected Aiff president Chaubey was speaking at the three-day third edition of Global Soccer Conclave jointly organised by Sports Tech giants, Tech Mahindra, Amazon, Government of Odisha, Ficci and sports edtech leader, Sportz Next in Mumbai.
“Aiff will facilitate the process and ultimately strategise a time-based roadmap to ensure empowerment of football ecosystem in every state,” he added. “Youth development,...
- 9/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 3 (Ians) Expressing his delight at being nominated secretary-general of the All India Football Federation (Aiff), Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran said he was confident, the new executive committee will take Indian football to greater heights.
A day after the Aiff Executive Committee came into being, with former player Kalyan Chaubey as its president, it took its first major decision, appointing Shaji Prabhakaran as the new secretary-general on Saturday.
Chaubey chaired his first Aiff Executive Committee meeting at its headquarters, the Football House, and welcomed all the new members, including six eminent footballers who were co-opted into the body. He proposed Dr. Prabhakaran’s name as the new secretary-general of the Aiff, which was unanimously approved by all the members.
“I am delighted to be a part of a young and dynamic team, which is eager to take Indian football ahead,” Dr. Prabhakaran said in a statement on Saturday.
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A day after the Aiff Executive Committee came into being, with former player Kalyan Chaubey as its president, it took its first major decision, appointing Shaji Prabhakaran as the new secretary-general on Saturday.
Chaubey chaired his first Aiff Executive Committee meeting at its headquarters, the Football House, and welcomed all the new members, including six eminent footballers who were co-opted into the body. He proposed Dr. Prabhakaran’s name as the new secretary-general of the Aiff, which was unanimously approved by all the members.
“I am delighted to be a part of a young and dynamic team, which is eager to take Indian football ahead,” Dr. Prabhakaran said in a statement on Saturday.
Dr.
- 9/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 3 (Ians) A day after the All Indian Football Federation (Aiff) Executive Committee came into being, with former player Kalyan Chaubey as its president, it took its first major decision, appointing Shaji Prabhakaran as the new secretary-general on Saturday.
Chaubey chaired his first Aiff Executive Committee meeting at its headquarters, the Football House, and welcomed all the new members, including six eminent footballers who were co-opted in the body.
All the executive committee members, including vice-president Na Harris, treasurer Ajay Kipa and the six eminent footballers co-opted in the panel, except Bhaichung Bhutia, were present in the meeting.
Welcoming the members, the Chaubey said, “This is the first time that six former eminent players are part of the committee as per the order of the Honourable Supreme Court. We need to work together, and at no time should any personal ego come as a roadblock on our endeavour...
Chaubey chaired his first Aiff Executive Committee meeting at its headquarters, the Football House, and welcomed all the new members, including six eminent footballers who were co-opted in the body.
All the executive committee members, including vice-president Na Harris, treasurer Ajay Kipa and the six eminent footballers co-opted in the panel, except Bhaichung Bhutia, were present in the meeting.
Welcoming the members, the Chaubey said, “This is the first time that six former eminent players are part of the committee as per the order of the Honourable Supreme Court. We need to work together, and at no time should any personal ego come as a roadblock on our endeavour...
- 9/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 2 (Ians) The newly-elected president of the All India Football Federation (Aiff) Kalyan Chaubey said that he will engage with all stakeholders to take Indian football forward together.
Chaubey was speaking to media persons in Delhi after being elected the new president of the country’s football body on Friday.
“At the outset, we will work on a short-term plan, and will then meet in Kolkata later this month. We have fought in the Supreme Court together for the last 19 months, and it has taken up a lot of time, effort, and resources from everyone to reach this stage,” Chaubey said.
While Chaubey was elected the president, N.A. Haris and Kipa Ajay were elected as the vice president and treasurer, respectively, along with 20 Executive Committee members (14 from State Associations and 6 co-opted former eminent players).
“I want to involve all eminent footballers to work on the different challenges Indian football is facing today,...
Chaubey was speaking to media persons in Delhi after being elected the new president of the country’s football body on Friday.
“At the outset, we will work on a short-term plan, and will then meet in Kolkata later this month. We have fought in the Supreme Court together for the last 19 months, and it has taken up a lot of time, effort, and resources from everyone to reach this stage,” Chaubey said.
While Chaubey was elected the president, N.A. Haris and Kipa Ajay were elected as the vice president and treasurer, respectively, along with 20 Executive Committee members (14 from State Associations and 6 co-opted former eminent players).
“I want to involve all eminent footballers to work on the different challenges Indian football is facing today,...
- 9/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 2 (Ians) Former All India Football Federation (Aiff) president Praful Patel on Friday congratulated Kalyan Chaubey on being elected as the new head of the country’s football body, saying that the former goalkeeper will take Indian football to “greater heights and glory”.
Chaubey defeated Bhaichung Bhutia 33-1 in a one-sided election for the post of president, while Na Haris defeated Rajasthan Football Association president Manvendra Singh 29-5 to become the vice-president of the country’s football body.
Patel said he is hopeful that Kalyan Chaubey will take Indian football to greater heights.
“Congratulations to former India goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey on being elected as the new president of Aiff. I am sure he will take Indian football to greater heights and glory. I extend my whole-hearted support to him for the betterment of this beautiful game and wish him all the best,” Patel told Ians.
It was expected...
Chaubey defeated Bhaichung Bhutia 33-1 in a one-sided election for the post of president, while Na Haris defeated Rajasthan Football Association president Manvendra Singh 29-5 to become the vice-president of the country’s football body.
Patel said he is hopeful that Kalyan Chaubey will take Indian football to greater heights.
“Congratulations to former India goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey on being elected as the new president of Aiff. I am sure he will take Indian football to greater heights and glory. I extend my whole-hearted support to him for the betterment of this beautiful game and wish him all the best,” Patel told Ians.
It was expected...
- 9/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Prabhakaran is happy that both the candidates in the fray for the post of Aiff president — former footballers Kalyan Chaubey and Bhaichung Bhutia — have been players of repute and will keep the well-being of the footballing community uppermost on their minds.
He wants the new setup to focus its energies on grassroots football and restructure the competitive setup of the game in the country, so that not just the country but the global community recognises that "India is changing".
Excerpts:
Q: After more than a decade, a new team will assume charge of Aiff, how do you see it? Will it bring the desired changes?
A: Yes, absolutely. There is no doubt. The new team that will come, will be of like-minded people and I am sure there will be a lot of changes. Fans and stakeholders have been expecting this change and it is very important. The expectations will...
He wants the new setup to focus its energies on grassroots football and restructure the competitive setup of the game in the country, so that not just the country but the global community recognises that "India is changing".
Excerpts:
Q: After more than a decade, a new team will assume charge of Aiff, how do you see it? Will it bring the desired changes?
A: Yes, absolutely. There is no doubt. The new team that will come, will be of like-minded people and I am sure there will be a lot of changes. Fans and stakeholders have been expecting this change and it is very important. The expectations will...
- 8/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Indian actor Ranveer Singh appeared before the police on Monday to record his statement in a case registered against him for sharing his nude photographs on his Instagram account.
The Bollywood actor’s images were from a photoshoot last month for New York-based Paper magazine.
A preliminary chargesheet was registered against the actor in Mumbai last month under various sections of India’s criminal code.
The charges included “hurting women’s sentiments and modesty”.
“The actor appeared before the investigation officer today morning at 7am and his statement was recorded till 9.30pm,” an officer told The Indian Express newspaper. “Based on our questionnaire, he has given a handwritten statement to us.”
After the images were released on 22 July, Mumbai-based matrimonial lawyer Vedika Chaubey and a nonprofit, the Shyam Mangaram Foundation had filed a complaint against Singh, requesting the police to investigate whether the 37-year-old actor had intended to offend women.
The Bollywood actor’s images were from a photoshoot last month for New York-based Paper magazine.
A preliminary chargesheet was registered against the actor in Mumbai last month under various sections of India’s criminal code.
The charges included “hurting women’s sentiments and modesty”.
“The actor appeared before the investigation officer today morning at 7am and his statement was recorded till 9.30pm,” an officer told The Indian Express newspaper. “Based on our questionnaire, he has given a handwritten statement to us.”
After the images were released on 22 July, Mumbai-based matrimonial lawyer Vedika Chaubey and a nonprofit, the Shyam Mangaram Foundation had filed a complaint against Singh, requesting the police to investigate whether the 37-year-old actor had intended to offend women.
- 8/29/2022
- by Namita Singh
- The Independent - Film
It seems that Bjp and Congress have joined hands to run the Aiff as Kalyan Chaubey from Bjp and Na Haris from Congress have reached an agreement for the post of president and vice-president posts.
Sources said that once the executive committee is elected, the Delhi Football’s president Saji Prabhakaran is expected to take over as the General Secretary of Aiff.
"The decision has been taken in a Delhi hotel, on yesterday evening that the State Associations will nominate the candidates unanimously and elect them without contest," he said.
On Wednesday, the state associations had called a press conference but postponed it due to unavoidable reasons. The sources told Ians that the reason behind the postponement of press meet was disagreement on the few names. But now it has been decided that both Chaubey and Haris will be elected unanimously.
According to the sources, the 14 executive committee members will be: Avijit Paul -Orissa,...
Sources said that once the executive committee is elected, the Delhi Football’s president Saji Prabhakaran is expected to take over as the General Secretary of Aiff.
"The decision has been taken in a Delhi hotel, on yesterday evening that the State Associations will nominate the candidates unanimously and elect them without contest," he said.
On Wednesday, the state associations had called a press conference but postponed it due to unavoidable reasons. The sources told Ians that the reason behind the postponement of press meet was disagreement on the few names. But now it has been decided that both Chaubey and Haris will be elected unanimously.
According to the sources, the 14 executive committee members will be: Avijit Paul -Orissa,...
- 8/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 20 (Ians) A total of seven candidates including the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia are in the fray for the president’s post in the upcoming Aiff elections, scheduled for August 28 as the final list of nominees was shared by the Committee of Administrators (Coa), currently running the football governing body in India, on Saturday.
The 45-year-old Bhutia filed his nomination on Friday. His name was proposed by his former national team colleague Deepak Mondal and seconded by ”eminent woman player” Madhhu Kumari.
Apart from Bhutia, six other candidates for the president post are – Kalyan Chaubey, (former goalkeeper and Bjp leader in West Bengal), Shaji Prabhakaran (Football Delhi president), Ajit Banerjee (Ifa West Bengal president), N.A. Haris, Manavendra Singh (Congress leader from Rajasthan) and Valanka Alemao, the CEO of Goa-based football club Churchill Brothers.
Going by his stature in Indian football, one may assume that Bhutia is the front-runner...
The 45-year-old Bhutia filed his nomination on Friday. His name was proposed by his former national team colleague Deepak Mondal and seconded by ”eminent woman player” Madhhu Kumari.
Apart from Bhutia, six other candidates for the president post are – Kalyan Chaubey, (former goalkeeper and Bjp leader in West Bengal), Shaji Prabhakaran (Football Delhi president), Ajit Banerjee (Ifa West Bengal president), N.A. Haris, Manavendra Singh (Congress leader from Rajasthan) and Valanka Alemao, the CEO of Goa-based football club Churchill Brothers.
Going by his stature in Indian football, one may assume that Bhutia is the front-runner...
- 8/20/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 19 (Ians) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, Shaji Prabhakaran, Kalyan Chaubey filed their nominations for the president’s post in the upcoming All India Football Federation (Aiff) elections, scheduled to be held here on August 28.
Bhutia’s name was proposed by his friend and teammate Deepak Mondal and seconded by Madhu Kumari who is part of the electoral college as an ’eminent’ player.
Former player Kalyan Chaubey too has filed the nomination for top job and emerged as the front runner in the race. Also filing the nominations are former player Eugeneson Lyngdoh (Meghalaya football association) and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s brother Ajit Banerjee. The deadline for filing nominations ends on August 19, 2022.
The Aiff elections to the executive committee are to be held here on August 28.
Chaubey has entered the fray as a normal candidate and that could strengthen his chances for the top job...
Bhutia’s name was proposed by his friend and teammate Deepak Mondal and seconded by Madhu Kumari who is part of the electoral college as an ’eminent’ player.
Former player Kalyan Chaubey too has filed the nomination for top job and emerged as the front runner in the race. Also filing the nominations are former player Eugeneson Lyngdoh (Meghalaya football association) and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s brother Ajit Banerjee. The deadline for filing nominations ends on August 19, 2022.
The Aiff elections to the executive committee are to be held here on August 28.
Chaubey has entered the fray as a normal candidate and that could strengthen his chances for the top job...
- 8/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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