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From festivals in Florida to touring Dracula’s digs in Romania, we round up the best destinations to visit this October. As summer abandons Europe again this October, eke out the last of the rays and raves in Ibiza, where nightclubs will be going out with a bang for the winter break. When the party finally stops head to the island’s north.
18th Asian Games kicks off today in Indonesia; 8 players from Northeast eyeing for medals
The Asian Games got underway at Jakarta in Indonesia on Saturday and after the gold rush at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, onus will be on the athletes to emulate their performance. With as many as 7 players from Assam and 1 from Tripura representing India in this sporting extravaganza, the Asian Games will be […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
France Wins Second World Cup Title After 20 years
France has put an end to its 20-year-long wait on Sunday winning its second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Croatia 4-2 in a high-octane final at the Luzhniki Stadium here. In a tournament filled with dramatic ups and downs, France stood tall in the end, keeping cool at all times despite not being in […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Assam’s Hima Das scripts history; Wins gold in 400 m race at World Athletics Championships
Assam’s pride Hima Das scripted history on Thursday by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships. She clinched the top position in the women’s 400m final race on the third day of competitions at Tampere in Finland and became the first Indian woman to clinch […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
FIFA WC 2018: Croatia writes history, enter maiden World Cup final
A night of high drama came to a finish after Croatia defeated England 2-1 in the nail biting semi final match last night to enter their first-ever FIFA World Cup final. Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic scored the winner in the 109th minute to take Croatia into the final of FIFA world cup 2018. Kieran Trippier’s free-kick […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
World Cup 2018: France beat Belgium to reach final
France entered the finals of the FIFA World Cup 2018 after defeating Belgium, by a solitary goal to book their place in the final. Samuel Umtiti’s 51st-minute header sent France into the World Cup final with a ruthless 1-0 win over Belgium in an absorbing first semi-final on Tuesday. Didier Deschamps’ side will face England […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
FIFA World Cup 2018: France beat Uruguay to enter semi-finals; Five-times world champions Brazil knocked out by Belgium
France made it to the World Cup semi-finals for the first time after 12 years since 2006 defeating Uruguay at the quarter-finals. Goalkeeping howlers have been scarce at the World Cup but Fernando Muslera’s mistake proved fatal for Uruguay in their 2-0 quarter-final defeat by France on Friday just as much as a brilliant stop from […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
FIFA World Cup 2018: Hosts Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties; Croatia squeezes into the quarter-finals with penalty shootout victory over Denmark
Hosts Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals where they will face Croatia for a place in the semis. Russia keeper Igor Akinfeev saved Koke’s and Iago Aspas’ spot kicks in their first ever penalty shootout to send the hosts through following a 1-1 draw over 120 […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
World Cup 2018: Messi, Ronaldo exit as Argentina, Portugal lose out
It’s the end of the road for Lionel Messi and company as they lost 4-3 to France in a round of 16 tie. While France drew first blood as early as the 13th minute, Argentina restored parity with a Angel Di Maria goal in the 41st minute. Messi and company looked in full control of […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Assam girls to represent India in the Jakarta Asian Games
Assam girl Ashmita Chaliha has been named by the Badminton Association of India to represent India in the Jakarta Asian Games from August 19 to 28. Ashmita is part of the 20-member Indian badminton squad for the meet. Mallika Barua of Assam was part of the Indian badminton team 32 years back, in 1986. On […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
FIFA World Cup 2018: Defending Champions Germany crashes out after shocking 0-2 defeat to South Korea; Sweden thrashes Mexico 3-0
World Champions Germany spectacularly crashed out of the Group stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 as Video Assistant Referee helped South Korea to a 2-0 scoreline to finish Die Mannschaft’s hopes of retaining their crown. This continues the trend of reigning World Cup champions failing to make it to the knockout rounds in […]
6 years ago