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Topic: Bhutia


In the News (Mon 16 Nov 09)

  
  Bhutia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The traditional outfit of Bhutias is called Bakhu which is a loose cloak type garment that is fastened at the neck on one side and near the waist with a silk/cotton belt.
The Bhutias, both women and men have a special weakness for gold in its purest form and, traditional jewellery is mostly made of 24 carats (100%) gold.
Bhutias are traditionally rice eaters with animal fat fried vegetables or meat usually pork, and beef, and occasionally mutton or chicken.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bhutia   (706 words)

  
 Bhutia 'motivated' under Houghton
Star striker Bhaichung Bhutia, who had expressed his desire to quit international football last month, on Monday joined the national camp in Kolkata for the August 16 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match against Saudi Arabia and said he felt motivated to work under new chief coach Bob Houghton.
Bhutia, who was Indian captain till he opted out of the recent trip to Canada where S Venkatesh took on the mantle, said that he enjoyed leading team.
Bhutia, Saurav, Kumble, Leander, Mahesh and Sania continue to be the torch bearers of Indian sports.
www.rediff.com /sports/2006/aug/08bhutia.htm   (400 words)

  
 SD : People : An Overview of Gender-in-Development (GID) and Socio-economic Relations in Sikkim, India
Bhutias are Lamaist Buddhists aligned with the traditional Tibetan and Bhutanese aristocratic houses (Sinha 1983).
As minorities, Bhutias, Lepchas, Limbus and Tsongs have been declared scheduled tribes by the Government, and are therefore eligible for special subsidies, as noted in the RRA and mission reports.
Bhutias are generally polyandrous, (one common wife shared by all brothers), a practice still in widespread existence today (Lama 1994).
www.fao.org /sd/wpdirect/wpan0012.htm   (2632 words)

  
 The Telegraph - North Bengal & Sikkim
Bhutia cited dissatisfaction with the SDF for deviating from its political and social commitments, as the reason for his resignation.
Bhutia, also known as Pendey Bhutia in the area, is the second SDF member to have resigned from the primary membership of the party this week.
Bhutia said the party had not only split the Bhutia and Lepcha communities in Sikkim but was also largely responsible for dividing the Nepali community.
www.telegraphindia.com /1040309/asp/siliguri/story_2981065.asp   (224 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia - presented by indianfootball.com
Bhutia knocked in a header in the 7th minute to open the scoring.
August 22, 2003: Dramatic development in the Baichung Bhutia Malaysian loan saga: The AIFF issued the International Transfer Certificate (ITC) to Bhutia on Wednesday, while the East Bengal management had decided to release the Indian skipper only after their match versus Mohun Bagan on September 4.
But as the ITC was issued on Wednesday, Bhutia is now a Perak FC player and he would need special permission from the Malaysians to play in the Calcutta derby.
www.indianfootball.com /bhutia/news/bbn082003.html   (741 words)

  
 Baichung's next goal: a walk down the aisle-Bangalore Times-City Supplements-NEWS-The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Bhutia, who is on a two-month loan to Malaysian club Perak, also tried his skills in front of the camera a couple of months ago.
On the one hand, Bhutia regrets being catapulted into adulthood early (he was only 15 when he left home), he loves being an idol for youngsters.
Bhutia’s plans for the future are vague and that’s the way he likes it.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /cms.dll/articleshow?artid=162409   (491 words)

  
 Bhutia suspended for three matches : HindustanTimes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Mohun Bagan star Bhaichung Bhutia was on Wednesday suspended for three matches of the Super Division soccer league for arguing with the referee and refusing to leave the field after he was shown red card during a match against archrivals East Bengal last month.
Bhutia was also handed out a fine of Rs 50,000 and if he failed to pay the amount he would be automatically suspended for two matches of next year's Super Division soccer league.
The punishment was handed for Bhutia's refusal to leave the field and arguing with referee after he was shown red card during the match against East Bengal on September 26.
www.hindustantimes.com /news/181_1818168,00070003.htm   (229 words)

  
 Bhutia suspended for three matches
Mohun Bagan ace Baichung Bhutia was suspended for three matches of the Kolkata Super Division football league for arguing with the referee and refusing to leave the field after being shown the red card during the match against archrivals East Bengal on September 26.
Bhutia was also slapped a fine of Rs 50,000.
Yes it is true that a player in the calibre of baichung Bhutia or any player should not have reacted so badly to the decision...
www.rediff.com /sports/2006/oct/11bhutia.htm   (245 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Bhaichung Bhutia at a press conference in a city hotel on Thursday.
Bhutia will be in the Singapore studio of ESPN for the entire duration of the championship.
Bhutia and Rennedy will also feature in the channel’s promos to Euro 2004 as soccer fever is ramped up.
www.telegraphindia.com /1040507/asp/sports/story_3217448.asp   (290 words)

  
 Bhutia's barrage batters Bagan
Bhutia, for his part, stayed in the attacking zone, waiting for the ball to come to him.
Bhutia's patience paid off in the 40th minute when Nazimul Haque latched on to the ball close to the half line, ran into the Bagan box and passed on for an overlapping Shamsi Reza.
It was 4-1 for East Bengal and a hat-trick for Bhutia.
www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19970714/19550523.html   (476 words)

  
 Bhutia hospitalised in Kuala Lumpur : Sports News : IndiaExpress.Com
Bhutia was hospitalised on Wednesday after playing a match of the Malaysian Cup.
Bhutia, taken on loan from East Bengal by top Malaysian outfit Perak FC, was reportedly fielded against Malaka despite having a mild fever.
Perak won the tie 5-0 but Bhutia, who played for the entire 90 minutes, had to be admitted to a local hospital immediately after the match.
www.indiaexpress.com /news/sports/20030828-1.html   (165 words)

  
 Kingfisher - Football   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Bhutia tied a "sangding," red thread, on Madhuri’s wrist after a Buddhist priest conducted the final rituals in this picturesque village.
The ceremony was followed by a sumptous feast attended by over 1000 guests, including several politicians and former Air Chief Marshal A. Tipnis — Madhuri’s uncle.
Bhutia and his "Maddy" were declared man and wife on December 27 when the wedding ceremony commenced with the couple entering the footballer’s family home in this sleepy south Sikkim village.
www.kingfisherworld.com /sports/sports-football-bhutia-marriage.htm   (137 words)

  
 The Hindu : Sport / Football : Bhutia reappointed captain
KOLKATA: Baichung Bhutia has been named the new captain of the national football team by the coach Bob Houghton.
Houghton said the team was unanimously in its choice of Bhutia for captain while Shanmugam Ventakesh, who led in the last tournament, said he "would be happy to be the vice-captain of the team."
Bhutia had admitted that he had lost motivation at one point of time and was "not enjoying the game." His decision to drop out of the Whitecaps Nations Cup held in Vancouver had apparently been the result of this mental fatigue.
www.hindu.com /2006/08/15/stories/2006081510342200.htm   (366 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baichung Bhutia (born December 15, 1976 in Tinkitam) is a football player from India.
Baichung (literally "ugly Brother") was born on December 15, 1976 to Dorji Dorma and Sonam Topden in Tinkitam, a sleepy hamlet in South Sikkim district, in the state of Sikkim.
Baichung Bhutia married his longtime girlfriend Madhuri Tipnis on December 27, 2004 in his native village of Tinkitam in South Sikkim.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Baichung_Bhutia   (443 words)

  
 DNA - Sport - Bhaichung Bhutia suspended
for three matches - Daily News & Analysis
KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan star Bhaichung Bhutia was on Wednesday suspended for three matches of the Super Division soccer league for arguing with the referee and refusing to leave the field after he was shown red card during a match against archrivals East Bengal last month.
The decision to suspend Bhutia, former Indian skipper, was taken by the governing body of the Indian Football Association here on Wednesday on recommendation of disciplinary committee of the association.
Bhutia was handed out a fine of Rs 50,000 and if he fails to pay the amount he will be suspended for two matches of next year's Super Division soccer league.
www.dnaindia.com /report.asp?NewsID=1058010   (266 words)

  
 ESS ropes in Bhaichung Bhutia for football promotion - Indiantelevision.com's Breaking News
Bhutia will provide analysis during the telecast of the matches.
He will also be travelling with the ESS team for on-ground events aimed at increasing consumer and trade awareness and interest in the tournament.
It may be recalled that a couple of years ago when Ten Sports aired the football World Cup it had Bhutia as a special guest in its studio.
www.indiantelevision.com /headlines/y2k4/may/may54.htm   (329 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia - football player
It was not until 1992, that Baichung Bhutia’s prodigious talent came to the notice of football clubs.
Bhutia is today the only Indian footballer to play professional club soccer in England.
Bhutia speaks at length about his stint in England, on Indian football and also his future plans.
www.the-south-asian.com /Baichung_Bhutia1.htm   (618 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet Europe: News - Bhutia doubt for India's England tour
Bhutia, who plays for English second division Bury, was named captain of a 22-member national squad set to play four matches against English league sides from Tuesday.
Bhutia's absence would be a blow for the national team which is looking for useful experience ahead of the first Afro-Asian games to be held in New Delhi in November.
Bhutia, 23, played a crucial role in India's encouraging show in the recent Asian World Cup qualifying games.
www.soccernet.com /europe/news/2001/0720/20010720bhutia.html   (238 words)

  
 The Tribune...Sports Tribune
Initially things were not very encouraging as Bhutia, then essentially a midfielder, did not fit into the club’s scheme and was mostly confined to the sidelines as a substitute.
This was another successful season for him as he was instrumental in leading JCT to their maiden title in the high-profile Philips National Football League.In fact despite a late start, Bhutia emerged as the highest scorer in the league with 14 goals.
Bhutia’s contract with Bury FC is surely a major breakthrough for Indian football although its importance is not being fully understood now.And the man who has been partly responsible for putting him in the English league is Mr Raj Prohit, an NRI who is also his agent.
www.tribuneindia.com /1999/99aug28/spr-trib.htm   (3338 words)

  
 Bhutia to reconsider retirement decision: AIFF   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Former India captain Baichung Bhutia has said he would reconsider his decision to retire from international football, a top Indian official said here Friday.
Since he was busy with television commentary during the just concluded World Cup in Germany, Bhutia promised to have a rethink at his decision later, said the AIFF chief.
Bhutia, 29, played for India with distinction, and also represented East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and English side Bury FC.
news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/Sports/20060714/391542.html   (156 words)

  
 sikkim info - People and Culture of Sikkim
The Bhutia Language spoken by the Sikkimes Bhutias is a dialect of the Tibetan language.
The Bhutia aristocrats are called Kazis and they were the part of Chogyal government before 1975 when Sikkim state was an independent Kingdom.
The Bhutia traditional dress called “Bakhu” which is a loose cloak type garment that is fastened at the neck on one side and near the waist with a cotton belt.
www.sikkiminfo.net /bhutias.htm   (351 words)

  
 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Sport Tribune
Not many people, or coaches will disagree with what Bhutia has said in his interview to a leading newspaper but no harm will be done if the coaches assigned to the various clubs, including some of the bigwigs, try and absorb some of the points made.
Without detracting from Bhutia’s observation it would not be out of place here to say that most of the things the footballer has made in the interview is on a comparative note and tends to show Indian coaches in poor light.
Bhutia may have a point about coaches meeting up with the team half an hour before the match to decide the tactics.
www.tribuneindia.com /2000/20000708/spr-trib.htm   (3384 words)

  
 Will he come back?- Sports-Sections-TIMES NOW.tv   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
After announcing his retirement from international football, Bhutia has been pursued by the Federation and new coach Bob Houghton to change his mind - and now Bhutia has hinted at just that.
Bhutia's story is one of rare success in Indian football - a player rising to the top despite the system.
Bhaichung Bhutia will be applying his skills for the famous maroon-and-green side – Mohun Bagan – this season.
www.timesnow.tv /articleshow/1789592.cms   (275 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia's Page - The England Diaries - an effort by V.V. Singh
Lutel James' recovery from his broken leg may well bring a better balance to the right flank, and the Shakers manager Neil Warnock is expected to revert to his all out attacking policy with two wingers.
Baichung Bhutia showed an excellent touch in his brief appearance in midweek, and was instrumental in setting up both of Bury's life saving goals.
Six minutes into extra-time Bury took the lead when Indian international Baichung Bhutia, playing in his first FA Cup tie, floated over a chance for Lutel James, who was playing his first game since breaking a leg in mid September.
members.tripod.com /~VV/bhutia.html   (749 words)

  
 Bhutia sets up E Bengal win - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Bhutia, back after leading India to the silver medal in the inaugural Afro-Asian Games in Hyderabad, got his first real touch and fed Subash Chakraborty, but the winger wasted the opportunity.
He then floated in the corner and the dimunitive Bhutia, lurking near the far post, made a mockery of the tall defenders and headed home.
A couple of minutes later, Bhutia and Okoro broke the off-side trap and moved up and found his partner, who shot wide despite having a full view of the goal.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/nov05/sp7.asp   (497 words)

  
 Peaceful Societies
The Bhutias established the Kingdom of Sikkim and the Lepchas became a minority society.
The Lepchas and the Bhutias formed an organization in 1999 to challenge the definition of the Scheduled Tribes in the state and to advocate their rights.
They formed the Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SBLCA), to represent the two groups in their efforts to bring the situation back to the intent, as they saw it, of the original agreement of 1974.
www.peacefulsocieties.org /NAR/050310lepc.html   (833 words)

  
 Gulfnews: Bhutia has no plans to retire from soccer
Bhutia is the skipper of the Indian soccer team currently training in Dubai on their way to the Asian Games in Doha later this month.
Bhutia has been one of the lights for Indian soccer in recent years, especially after he became the first-ever Indian footballer to sign a professional contract with a club in Europe - he was transferred from East Bengal Club to second Division club Bury FC in 1999.
After the 2001-02 season, Bhutia returned to India and played for Mohun Bagan AC, who went on to become the Indian National Football League champions.
archive.gulfnews.com /articles/06/11/24/10084776.html   (449 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | Teams | Bury | Bury release Bhutia
There were doubts at the time that Bhutia would ever pull on a Bury shirt again.
Bhutia made his debut for the Shakers in October 1999 in the 3-2 win against Cardiff.
Bhutia heads a list of eight players released by the club, including experienced midfielder Paul Reid.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bury/1948757.stm   (338 words)

  
 Indiantelevision dot com's Tube Talk : Harsha Online to feature Bhaichung Bhutia
India's national football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia will be the one at the receiving end for a change, - of queries from football fans - on Harsha Online, the interactive one-hour programme pioneered by ESPN Star Sports and presented by Harsha Bhogle.
Bhutia appears on the 4 February show at 8 pm on Star Sports.
Hailing from a small village in Sikkim, Bhaichung Bhutia is the first ever Indian footballer to sign a professional contract with a club in Europe (English Second Division club Bury FC).
www.indiantelevision.com /tube/y2k2/feb/febtube4.htm   (119 words)

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