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13/08/2026

I Want to Be Remembered as a Good Person, Not Just a Good Player” — Alaaeddine Ajaraie

Alaaeddine Ajaraie is back with Northeast United FC, and the Moroccan forward speaks about his return, his deep connection with Northeast India, and what the region means to him.
From scoring goals to building a bond with the people, Ajaraie says he hopes to be remembered in India not just as a good footballer, but as a good person.
Watch the full interview as Ajaraie talks about his ambitions with NEUFC and his his love for Northeast India.

13/08/2026

NorthEast United FC striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie on his return to Guwahati and what it means to him scoring goals...

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Alaaeddine Ajaraie is back with Northeast United FC, and the Morocc...

13/08/2026

Lovlina Borgohain receives Rs 30 lakh from Assam government for her silver medal at the Commonwealth Games, supporting her boxing academy's development.

11/08/2026

A brace from Parthib Gogoi helped NorthEast United FC seal a perfect Group F campaign and march into the quarter-finals of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a 3-1 victory over FC1 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Parthib opened the scoring in the 11th minute, arriving unmarked at the back post to finish a low cross from Jithin M.S. after Antonio Moyano had initiated the move. He struck again nine minutes after the restart, reacting quickly inside a crowded penalty area to control the ball and produce a composed finish for his second of the evening.

The 23-year-old then turned provider, threading a precise through ball for Alaaeddine Ajaraie, who chipped the goalkeeper in the 68th minute for his sixth goal of the tournament. Mohmad Ilyas pulled one back for FC1 three minutes later.

The result completed a flawless group stage for the defending champions, who finished on top of Group F with three wins from three matches and booked their place in the Durand Cup quarter-finals.

NorthEast United had made 10 changes to their starting XI for the match, with several players getting an opportunity as head coach Juan Pedro Benali rotated his squad. Goalkeeper K. Mohanraj, making his NorthEast United debut, also made an early impact by saving Mousa Ahmed Quersehi’s penalty inside the opening seven minutes.

After his two-goal performance, we caught up with Parthib Gogoi to speak about the victory, his goals, the team’s perfect group-stage run and the challenge ahead in the knockout stages.

Watch the interview.

09/08/2026

Assam girl Ashmita wins Korean Masters badminton title, creates history!

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Ashmita Chaliha makes history as the first Indian to win the Korea Masters, defeating China's Han Qian Xi in the women's singles final.

08/08/2026

NorthEast United FC continued their strong run in the 135th Durand Cup with a convincing 4-1 win over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday.

Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored twice for the defending champions, while substitutes Macarton Louis Nickson and debutant Etyan Gonzalez Morales added late goals to seal the victory. Karbi Anglong Morning Star’s lone goal came through Junior Onguene Nkengue in the 28th minute.

Ajaraie opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the seventh minute. Karbi Anglong Morning Star had equalised through Junior Onguene Nkengue in the 28th minute to send the teams into the break level at 1-1. Ajaraie then restored NorthEast United’s lead shortly after half-time. Macarton made it 3-1 with a well-directed header in the 83rd minute, while Etyan rounded off the scoring deep into stoppage time with a goal on his Indian football debut.

The victory extended NorthEast United FC’s unbeaten run in the Durand Cup to 14 matches, with the defending champions strengthening their push for a place in the knockout stages.

It was also a special occasion for Redeem Tlang, who completed 100 appearances for NorthEast United FC.

After the final whistle, we caught up with Redeem to speak about the milestone, his journey with the Highlanders, the team’s performance against Karbi Anglong Morning Star and NorthEast United’s campaign in this year’s Durand Cup.

🎥 Watch the full post-match conversation.

06/08/2026

Why is *Musafir Café* striking a chord with Gen Z? The story explores love, career choices, commitment and emotional healing through the lives of its characters.

Explore how Gen Z resonates with Musafir Café's story of love and dreams, based on Divya Prakash Dubey's book, now streaming on Netflix.

01/08/2026

"We have started well, but this is only the beginning."

NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali reflects on his side's emphatic 6-0 win over Bodoland FC in their opening Group F match of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup.

The defending champions produced a dominant performance, with Alaaeddine Ajaraie scoring a brilliant hat-trick as the Highlanders made the perfect start to their title defence.

Watch Benali's post-match thoughts on the performance, Ajaraie's return, and what the team needs to improve going forward.

22/07/2026

Unprecedented floods devastate Assam's historic Sivasagar district.



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17/07/2026

Speculation over ’s international future intensified on July 16 after multiple media reports claimed that the third and final ODI against England at Lord’s on July 19 could be the veteran opener’s last appearance in Indian colours.

Speculation grows over Rohit Sharma's future as reports suggest the Lord's ODI against England could be his last match for India amid a shift to younger players.