Abhishek Mande

Stories by Abhishek Mande

'How do I deal with a boyfriend called Facebook?'

'How do I deal with a boyfriend called Facebook?'

Rediff.com   13 May 2010

Abhishek Mande finds out how the dynamics of interpersonal relationships are undergoing a sea change with the advent of online social networking.

This 15-yr-old's trophy will honour India Inc

This 15-yr-old's trophy will honour India Inc

Rediff.com   12 May 2010

Rahul Patil lives in Mumbai's slums and has designed a trophy for the first ever LeapVault Change Leadership Awards. Abhishek Mande visits his house and feels humbled.

Kasab deserved death, say martyred cop's family

Kasab deserved death, say martyred cop's family

Rediff.com   6 May 2010

"I am happy with the verdict of death being given to Kasab," said Eknath Omble, brother of assistant police sub-inspector Tukaram Omble, who died while trying to capture Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab, on the dreaded night of November 26, 2008.

Eating out: This Khau Galli is air-conditioned!

Eating out: This Khau Galli is air-conditioned!

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2010

Abhishek Mande reviews Khau Galli Restaurant that dishes out yummy street food in 10,000 sq-ft of air-conditioned comfort.

Security on break-point at Sania's reception

Security on break-point at Sania's reception

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2010

The security at the Taj Krishna in the upscale Banjara Hills locality is tight. Actually to say that is an understatement. There are at least two points where the bags are being checked, guests being frisked and suspicious looking characters questioned.

Security drill at Siddhivinayak bewilders devotees

Security drill at Siddhivinayak bewilders devotees

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2010

On Monday afternoon, devotees at the Mumbai famed Siddhivinayak Temple were in for a surprise, when cops armed with machine guns cordoned off the temple and the surroundings to conduct a mock drill.

These good samaritans help the elderly find jobs

These good samaritans help the elderly find jobs

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2010

Meet Dr Avani Maniar and Shivani Mehta a student-teacher duo who run jobsforelderly.in, a website that is dedicated to making job opportunities available for senior citizens.

'I've wanted to write a novel since I was 8'

'I've wanted to write a novel since I was 8'

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2010

IT engineer Amrit N Shetty's novel Love over Coffee has been published by Penguin Books India. Here he speaks about why he cannot leave his job even though writing continues to remain his passion.

'The young are very impatient and want everything'

'The young are very impatient and want everything'

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2010

Abhishek Mande interviews Paritosh Uttam, an IIT grad, a practicing IT professional and author of Dreams in Prussian Blue.

He wants to take Indian mythology to the Oscars

He wants to take Indian mythology to the Oscars

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2010

27-year-old entrepreneur Karan Vir spells out plans for his company Vimanika Comics and how he hopes to get an Oscar for India.

'India came across as overwhelming and incredible'

'India came across as overwhelming and incredible'

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2010

Geoff Dyer has written about jazz (But Beautiful, which won him the Somerset Maugham Award), photography (The Ongoing Moment that fetched him the International Center of Photography's Infinity Award) and his humorous travelogue Yoga for People Who Can't be Bothered to Do It has been a bestseller.

This author, wife and mom was once a soldier

This author, wife and mom was once a soldier

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2010

Abhishek Mande interviews Bhavna Chauhan, ex army officer and first-time author, about her new book, Where Girls Dare, part of the Metro Reads series from Penguin Books.

Eating out: The urban Udupi still rocks

Eating out: The urban Udupi still rocks

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2010

Abhishek Mande reviews one of the oldest South Indian restaurants in the city that tosses up food at the speed of light.

Preventing and dealing with student suicides

Preventing and dealing with student suicides

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2010

Counsellors speak out about the recent spate of student suicides in the city, tell you how to identify warning signs and how to deal with depression.

How to prevent your child from getting abused

How to prevent your child from getting abused

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2010

Like it or not, they're everywhere -- molesters who think they can get away by groping you or feeling up your child. With the Ruchika Girotra case, issues of molestation and child abuse have yet again reared their ugly heads.

Marathon prep: What to carry on D-Day

Marathon prep: What to carry on D-Day

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2010

With the Mumbai Marathon coming up on the weekend, fitness expert Leena Mogre gives us the final checklist of how to get kitted out and things to carry with you on the big day.

All you need to know about US student visas

All you need to know about US student visas

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2009

Here, an officer at the US Consulate answers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the student visa interview.

These students campaign against domestic violence

These students campaign against domestic violence

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2009

Here's how six mass media students turned their class project into a campaign on domestic violence.

'Indian kids need heroes they can relate to'

'Indian kids need heroes they can relate to'

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2009

Samir Patil who has taken over Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle talks of taking the classic comics to the next generation and also has a word of advice for young entrepreneurs.

Meet our national Scrabble champ

Meet our national Scrabble champ

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2009

Indian National Scrabble champion Sherwin Rodrigues has just returned from Malaysia after finishing 13th in the Tenth World Scrabble Championship. Here, he reveals what the game taught him about life and shares five useful tips on how to be a champion.