Manavi Kapur And Avantika Bhuyan

Stories by Manavi Kapur And Avantika Bhuyan

Review: Kahaani 2: Not enough thrill

Review: Kahaani 2: Not enough thrill

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2016

Kahaani 2 could have been a great film, but it isn't.

Demonetisation: 'It's a very tiny hit to politicians'

Demonetisation: 'It's a very tiny hit to politicians'

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2016

'The BJP gets most of its contributions in cash.' 'Now they may show that donations are made in small amounts, less that Rs 20,000, but everyone knows this is just absurd.'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2016

More than Guru Dronacharya, the cult of his wife, Kripi, runs stronger in Gurgaon.

A walk through Amritsar's Heritage Street

A walk through Amritsar's Heritage Street

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2016

The street leading to the Golden Temple gets a makeover that takes you back in time.

Does your teenager need help?

Does your teenager need help?

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2016

Teenagers are not trying to be rebellious, they are trying to establish their identity.

5 easy, delicious MasterChef style recipes!

5 easy, delicious MasterChef style recipes!

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

This festive season, put on your apron and whip up exquisite, progressive desserts, MasterChef-style.

The Stanford graduate who left Oracle to make wine

The Stanford graduate who left Oracle to make wine

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2016

It's been 16 years since Rajeev Samant launched the first Sula wine by selling 50,000 cases. Today Sula is on track to sell a million cases this year.

Netas indulge in blamegame as Delhi fights Dengue and Chikungunya

Netas indulge in blamegame as Delhi fights Dengue and Chikungunya

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2016

As the issue becomes increasingly politicised and accusations are traded on national television, the average Delhi resident suffers debilitating blows from viral fevers, writes Manavi Kapur.

The game corporate India plays

The game corporate India plays

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2016

How bridge keeps corporate India sharp and quick-witted.

'I wanted to understand Dhoni's mind'

'I wanted to understand Dhoni's mind'

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2016

Meet the man behind MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

These girls have power

These girls have power

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2016

Manavi Kapur goes behind the scenes to find out what it takes to be a successful woman wrestler.

The train ticket inspector who's an amazing painter

The train ticket inspector who's an amazing painter

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2016

Avantika Bhuyan meets a train ticket inspector who captures everyday scenes beautifully on canvas.

Have you met Pammi Aunty?

Have you met Pammi Aunty?

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2016

Pammi Aunty's gappe-shappe sessions with Sarla Bahenji have made Ssumier S Pasricha an internet star, says Manavi Kapur.

Protecting Kaziranga's rhinos from floods, poachers

Protecting Kaziranga's rhinos from floods, poachers

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2016

'Flooding forces the animals to disperse out of the park that, in turn, attracts the attention of poachers.'

Want to turn old family gold into new?

Want to turn old family gold into new?

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Here's how you can give your family heirloom a face lift with a dash of style and modern art.

A new Sanskrit wave

A new Sanskrit wave

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

A cow that speaks, a question on patriarchy and the story of a 17th-century poet - Sanskrit filmmakers are finding new ways to revive the 'dying' language.

India's glam past gets a new look

India's glam past gets a new look

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Designers Shehla Khan and Pernia Qureshi are re-designing the past in their latest collections.

'There is a disinformation campaign about Nehru'

'There is a disinformation campaign about Nehru'

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2016

'Nehru was singularly clear sighted about the international political situation.'

High-end fashion, now on rent!

High-end fashion, now on rent!

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2016

If you want to wear your favourite designer or high-end label, simply rent it from fashion rental portals.

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Rediff.com   30 May 2016

'I have only this to say to those who talk about Mewar rulers and Akbar's brutality -- do you expect a king to not expand his kingdom?' 'You have entire cities named after Muslim rulers. It's time our heroes got their due.'