Dhruv Munjal

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Students! Beware UGC's plagiarism rules!

Students! Beware UGC's plagiarism rules!

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2018

The new guidelines can act as a deterrent for students who have for years been unfairly reaping the benefits of the 'Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V' method of research.

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2018

The Rumble in the Jungle was the greatest boxing spectacle of the 20th century, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Paper thin! Amazingly light! Yes we are talking about a TV

Paper thin! Amazingly light! Yes we are talking about a TV

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2018

The LG OLED 55 C8 4K TV is an outstanding package, says Dhruv Munjal.

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2018

He increasingly looks like a manager unable to cope with the modern tactical realities of football. His display of a fear of failure has been appalling to watch. But Mourinho getting the sack at this juncture will hardly solve the problem, says Dhruv Munjal.

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2018

'At a time when sports leagues are often smothered by the allure of spurious glamour, it is easy to forget what makes them so exciting in the first place: The sport itself.' 'At its core, the PKL has a fast-paced, engaging sport working for it.' 'Simply put, kabaddi, with its end-to-end action and oscillating fortunes, is almost never dull to watch,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Should Rohit, not Virat, lead India's World Cup team?

Should Rohit, not Virat, lead India's World Cup team?

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2018

'The past few weeks in England will be remembered as much for Kohli's skilled conquest of his English demons as they will be for his dreadful reading of pitches, curious selection choices, sporadic tactical lapses, and overall inability to help his side cross the finish line,' notes Dhruv Munjal.

#GadgetReview: Like listening to music when you work out?

#GadgetReview: Like listening to music when you work out?

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2018

The Samsung Gear IconX earbuds are sturdy, comfortable and highly reliable, says Dhruv Munjal.

Pep's All Or Nothing style makes Manchester City champs

Pep's All Or Nothing style makes Manchester City champs

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2018

'By giving cameras unimpeded access to their world-class training facilities and coaches, and by showing off Guardiola's genius, All Or Nothing is a striking show of power, a declaration of their conviction of being the bigger club in Manchester,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Is the Harman Kardon Allure really alluring?

Is the Harman Kardon Allure really alluring?

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2018

At Rs 24,499, the Allure is priced significantly higher than other offerings in the same segment, says Dhruv Munjal.

Why these earphones may be just what you are looking for

Why these earphones may be just what you are looking for

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2018

The easy-to-wear Jabra Elite Bluetooth earphones offer superior sound quality, active noise cancellation and a trio of microphones, say Dhruv Munjal and Veer Arjun Singh.

Where are the great World Cup captains?

Where are the great World Cup captains?

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2018

>The World Cup captain was a remarkable species: Always trying, pushing, lifting, harassing, delivering; the kind who would unhesitatingly jump into the deep end to save the day. They're all gone now, says Dhruv Munjal.

Have you sat through all 100 overs of a ODI game?

Have you sat through all 100 overs of a ODI game?

Rediff.com   18 May 2018

The 50 over format is now seen as an unexciting rigmarole that most would happily give up watching, argues Dhruv Munjal.

Why Mohamed Salah deserves to win the Ballon d'Or

Why Mohamed Salah deserves to win the Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com   11 May 2018

'The silky touch, the swerving runs, the parabola pass perfection, the goals -- Salah on a football pitch these days is a sporting experience so celestial you feel inebriated just witnessing it.' 'It is football of the gods: Pure, eye-popping and incomprehensible,' applauds Dhruv Munjal.

The Mumbai photographer who won the Pulitzer Prize

The Mumbai photographer who won the Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com   2 May 2018

Danish Siddiqui hopes to keep coming up with compelling stories that help him "sleep peacefully at night".

Soorma: The magic and miracle of Sandeep Singh

Soorma: The magic and miracle of Sandeep Singh

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

He was blessed with celestial ability, a once-in-a-generation player destined to pull India out of its hockey inertia and lay down for it a new, exciting, path of greatness. Then he was shot and unsure if he would walk, let alone play hockey again. Dhruv Munjal hopes Soorma, the biopic on Sandeep Singh's life, will bring him back where he belongs -- in the spotlight.

What next for India's young stars?

What next for India's young stars?

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

'It remains to be seen how much Prithvi Shaw's warriors go on to accomplish, but letting all the adulation go to their heads is the last thing you can expect.' 'Throughout its dominant streak in New Zealand, the Under-19 team played in the personality of its coach, Rahul Dravid.' 'Now, only if they can kick on and become as good as him.'

Chasing Old Monk

Chasing Old Monk

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2018

The author finds out if India's love affair with Old Monk has ended

What to expect from Sport in 2018

What to expect from Sport in 2018

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2018

Can 2018 top its predecessor in Sporting Glory?

When Virat didn't need a mask

When Virat didn't need a mask

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli batted continuously for over a day in Delhi and showed no signs of fatigue caused by the pollution, marvels Dhruv Munjal.

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2017

'Olympic wrestling is like an old Nokia phone.' 'WWE is like an iPhone.' The Great Khali's academy turns pro-wrestling dreams into reality