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Whats the secret of Bibiano Fernandes always getting Indian football team to qualify for elite Asian tournaments

5 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 1, 2026 08:28 PM IST India made it to the tournament as winners of their qualifying group which included Lebanon, Palestine - both far above India in the senior rankings - and most notably, Iran - who are so far above India on the rankings that they might as well be sitting in a different tier. (X/Indian Football)‘Simple’ is a word that crops up quite a few times when talking football with Bibiano Fernandes, head coach of the Indian men’s U17 football team. But what he...

Indian ExpressMay 1

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Is 1 May holiday for schools, banks, offices? — What's open, closed on Buddha Purnima, Maharashtra Day, Labour Day

Maharashtra Day 2026: While major tourist spots in the state will remain open, banks, schools, colleges and stock markets won't operate on Maharashtra Day. However, emergency services will continue to operate. Check schedule.AI-generate image on Maharashtra Day 2026.(Gemini)Maharashtra Day 2026: Maharashtra Day is celebrated each year on May 1 to commemorate the formation of the state of Maharashtra, which dates back to May 1, 1960. It is a public holiday for the states, which also coincides with Labour Day and Buddha Purnima on Friday, making it a perfect time for...

LiveMintMay 1

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