Dhruv Munjal

Stories by Dhruv Munjal

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

How will cricket change with the new rule on big bats?

'Bhansali can't get away with showing anything he wants'

'Bhansali can't get away with showing anything he wants'

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2017

'These people from Mumbai just understand the language of either silver, or shoes,' Lokendra Singh Kalvi, founder patron of the Shree Rajput Karni Sena, tells Dhruv Munjal.

The couple who want to adopt Narendra Modi

The couple who want to adopt Narendra Modi

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2017

'He is putting India first, setting examples for others. This is how a prime minister should be.'

Why Ben Stokes is the most effectual utility cricketer...

Why Ben Stokes is the most effectual utility cricketer...

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

The astronomical fee paid for Ben Stokes at the IPL auction is a confirmation of his status as the modern game's finest all-rounder.

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2017

Carlos Tevez is getting paid 615,000 a week at Shanghai Shenhua, making him the world's best-paid player. His salary is now more than Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's!

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

Tactical genius, uplifting leader, altruistic individual, a man with unwavering certitude. Dhruv Munjal recounts what made Mahendra Singh Dhoni a great captain.

'Dhoni has a lot to offer'

'Dhoni has a lot to offer'

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2017

'A lot will depend on how he performs in the next few months, but he is not a liability.'

140 characters of gloom

140 characters of gloom

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

#RIP #Brexit #Trump #Aleppo made Twitter a pretty distressing place in 2016. Dhruv Munjal wonders what 2017 will bring.

They are Legion!

They are Legion!

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

Are hacker collectives like Anonymous and Legion black hats or white hats, or do they lurk in the space between the two? Dhruv Munjal reports.

What it takes to be a Dangal wrestler

What it takes to be a Dangal wrestler

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2016

'Some of the good wrestlers are making really good money.' 'If you look at their lifestyles, they are no less compared to our cricketers.'

Why Aamir Khan has begun smoking again

Why Aamir Khan has begun smoking again

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2016

Intensive training and meticulous planning have gone into the making of Dangal.

Why Vijender will be wary of Cheka tonight

Why Vijender will be wary of Cheka tonight

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2016

Against the more seasoned Francis Cheka, Vijender Singh faces a tricky battle that he is favoured to win.

Falling in love with AB, all over again

Falling in love with AB, all over again

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

AB is a cricketer like none other, says Dhruv Munjal, adored by Indian fans just as they did Sachin Tendulkar. 'His name chanted by thousands of otherwise ridiculously partisan fans at stadiums across India.'

How to survive Delhi's smog

How to survive Delhi's smog

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2016

With pollution reaching alarming levels post Diwali, what is the best way to cope?

Indians may spend Rs 250 billion on Diwali shopping

Indians may spend Rs 250 billion on Diwali shopping

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2016

A buoyant economic mood and tempting discounts, both online and offline, are fuelling a shopping frenzy this Diwali.

What's wrong with Djokovic?

What's wrong with Djokovic?

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2016

'Just six months ago, you would've been labelled mad for even suggesting the possibility of Djokovic relinquishing the top spot in men's tennis.'

The Huge Call Centre Scam

The Huge Call Centre Scam

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2016

An industry of scamsters is operating in the guise of call centres in India.

Ashwin: On his way to becoming the greatest

Ashwin: On his way to becoming the greatest

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2016

What makes Ravichandran Ashwin the world's premier Test spinner?

Review: Magnificent Seven sizzles infrequently

Review: Magnificent Seven sizzles infrequently

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2016

When compared to the 1960 original, The Magnificent Seven thrills only sporadically, says Dhruv Munjal.

The 'mistake' which Kohli, BigB, Sunny Leone made

The 'mistake' which Kohli, BigB, Sunny Leone made

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

Ullhas P Revankar spares no one when it comes to respecting the national anthem and national flag.