The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

Mohammedan Sporting seal Super 6 berth in Calcutta Football League

KOLKATA: There's no stopping David Lalhlansanga as the youngster scored another brace in Mohammedan Sporting's 3-0 win over Dalhousie AC on Monday and took the black-and-white brigade to the Super Six stage of the CFL Premier Division.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023

East Bengal defender Elsey sidelined with knee injury

KOLKATA: With the hurt of losing the Durand Cup final to Mohun Bagan SG still fresh in mind, East Bengal FC on Monday woke up to another bad news that key defender Jordan Elsey would be sidelined for several months.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023

I have the potential to become world champion: Praggnanandhaa

KOLKATA: For a long time Viswanathan Anand was the lone Indian presence in the chess World Championship cycle. With R Praggnanandhaa making the cut for the Candidates by finishing runner-up in the World Cup, it will be an Indian Generation Next player at the highest level of world chess now.…

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023

The wizard of Spain: Carles Cuadrat working his magic for East Bengal

East Bengal fans have seen the darkest night, but dawn is here. Carles Cuadrat, the prodigal son of Spain, has returned to lead the Red and Gold Brigade to glory.East Bengal fans have seen the darkest night, but dawn is here. Carles Cuadrat, the prodigal son of Spain, has returned…

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Tata Steel Chess India: Harika, Humpy stage comebacks

KOLKATA: It's difficult to keep seasoned campaigners down for long. Grandmasters D Harika and Koneru Humpy proved just that as India's top two women players bounced back in the blitz section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament after a not-so-good rapid tournament at the Bhasha Bhawan in the National…

The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023

Magnus Carlsen is not invincible, says Praggnanandhaa

KOLKATA: India's latest chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa may have fallen short of his World Cup title dreams, going down to Magnus Carlsen in the final, but the 18-year-old prodigy on Sunday asserted that the five-time world champion Norwegian was "far from invincible".

The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023

Mohun Bagan clinch Durand Cup title for first time after 23 years, beat East Bengal 1-0 in final

NEW DELHI: Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the Durand Cup title for the first time in 23 years, defeating arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 in Kolkata on Sunday.

The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023

I am trying so hard not to cry, says Divya Deshmukh after winning elite rapid chess title on debut

NAGPUR: City's chess queen Divya Deshmukh added yet another first in her journey. A last-minute inclusion for a debut in an elite field of top women players in the world took Divya to Kolkata and she surprised one and all who came her way to triumph.

The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host India for two FIFA World Cup qualifiers

KOLKATA: On a day that its new regime completed one year at the helm of Indian football, All India Football Association (AIFF) announced Bhubaneswar and Guwahati as hosts for two of India's three home games in the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 of FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian…

The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023

Tata Steel Chess India: Divya Deshmukh claims rapid title

KOLKATA: Divya Deshmukh knows how to grab an opportunity with both hands. The 17-year-old Women’s Grandmaster, who was only a last-minute inclusion after India’s latest chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa’s sister WGM MR Vaishali pulled out, ended up claiming the women’s rapid title of Tata Steel Chess India tournament at the…

The Times of India · Sep 2, 2023