India, May 22 -- East Bengal FC were crowned champions of the Indian Super League (ISL) for the first time on Thursday, ending a 22-year-old title drought in the country's top-tier competition after a thrilling five-horse race. East Bengal, one of the country's most decorated football clubs alongside its arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant, emerged triumphant after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Inter Kashi at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan. Both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan ended their campaign with 26 points from 13 matches but the former won on super goal difference of +19 compared to their rivals' +13. Former winners Mumbai City and Bengaluru FC settled for the third and fourth place respectively after a dramatic final day's play in the league. P15...