Manu Shankar And Vicky Nanjappa

Stories by Manu Shankar And Vicky Nanjappa

How mobile gaming will reshape the industry

How mobile gaming will reshape the industry

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2014

The mobile gaming has quickly taken over the market share from PCs, as users now have shifted to smartphones and tablets to discover new and engaging content.

'It's a mistake on the part of West Indies players to have left the tour'

'It's a mistake on the part of West Indies players to have left the tour'

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2014

Former West Indies skipper and chairman of selection committee Clive Lloyd on Saturday apologized for his team's decision to pull out of the tour in wake of an acrimonious pay dispute with WICB, saying that it was a mistake on the part of the players to have done so.

'The current Indian team lacks skill to defend World Cup'

'The current Indian team lacks skill to defend World Cup'

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2014

Slamming the frequent team changes, former India skipper Ajay Jadeja said that captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the team selectors are not on the same page with regard team selection.

Kohli's batting key to India's success at World Cup: Ganguly

Kohli's batting key to India's success at World Cup: Ganguly

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2014

With barely four months to go for the ICC Cricket World Cup in the Australian continent, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly feels Virat Kohli's batting success will decide India's success at the sporting extravaganza.

Qatar is organiser for 2022 World Cup, insists FIFA secretary-general

Qatar is organiser for 2022 World Cup, insists FIFA secretary-general

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

'It's amazing because it's a question that's coming quite often. Look, Qatar is the organizer for FIFA World Cup 2022. It is the case ever since Qatar was awarded by the FIFA executive committee in 2010,' FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke tell Rediff.com.

For us there is one league and it is the I-League: FIFA

For us there is one league and it is the I-League: FIFA

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

Asked about the popularity of the Indian Super League, and whether FIFA will recognize it, secretary-general Jerome Valcke was quick to point out that for the world body there is only one league and that's the I-League. Manu Shankar reports

'Gold in hockey has given new life to the sport'

'Gold in hockey has given new life to the sport'

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

Impressed with the hockey team's showing at the recently-concluded Asian Games, Sports Minister Sarbanada Sonowal said the gold medal triumph could act as a "trigger" for more good things to come.

Asiad discus throw champ Punia laments lack of recognition, eyes Olympic gold

Asiad discus throw champ Punia laments lack of recognition, eyes Olympic gold

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

Putting behind a controversial past and bringing home an Asian Games gold medal is no mean feat. Discus thrower Seema Punia says, despite lack of government recognition, gold was all she dreamed of at the recently-concluded continental games in Incheon.

Hello Moto: The new Moto G is a safe bet

Hello Moto: The new Moto G is a safe bet

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

A bigger screen, improved camera and speakers are the USP of the new Moto G. But it's not a phone that would make you jump up and run for the phone, but it's a safe bet, says Manu Shankar

After Asian Games success, Myneni hoping to break into ATP top 100

After Asian Games success, Myneni hoping to break into ATP top 100

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2014

After winning the Asian Games mixed doubles gold, Indian tennis' newest star sets sights on breaking into the top 100.

Here's how Micromax is taking on rivals

Here's how Micromax is taking on rivals

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2014

A look at Canvas Nitro A310, and you could get a fair idea as to why Micromax's growth is not surprising.

Yogeshwar semi-final was best come-from-behind win I've seen: Sushil Kumar

Yogeshwar semi-final was best come-from-behind win I've seen: Sushil Kumar

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

Terming Yogeshwar Dutt's historic gold at the Asian Games as an "exceptional achievement", seasoned campaigner Sushil Kumar said the country's wrestlers have done justice to the sport by improving their medal count at the Asian Games. He was particularly impressed with Yogeshwar's semi-final performance against China's Katai Yerlanbieke at the Incheon Games. Yogeshwar Dutt's historic gold at the Asian Games as a "exceptional achievement", seasoned campaigner Sushil Kumar said that wrestlers have done justice to the sport by improving their medal count from the sport.

In ISL, Del Piero looking to understand more about India

In ISL, Del Piero looking to understand more about India

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2014

It's not every day that a European star comes to India to play in a football league. That's why when Alessandro Del Piero turns up to be a part of the Indian Super League it's reason to celebrate.

'If the Taliban needed men, we wanted to be available'

'If the Taliban needed men, we wanted to be available'

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2014

Safdar Nagori, SIMI's notorious face, told investigators how he trained his terrorists on the lines of the Taliban.

26/11 case: Did India take easy way out fearing legal intricacies?

26/11 case: Did India take easy way out fearing legal intricacies?

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2014

Former Home Minister P Chidambaram said the government of India would not file formal charges against Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley until Ajmal Kasab's trial was over. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Coming Soon: India's first anti-terror academy

Coming Soon: India's first anti-terror academy

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

A first-of-its-kind anti-terror academy will come up in New Delhi to keep detectives ahead of the terrorists.

I-Day threats: Israelis, stations, trains on hit-list

I-Day threats: Israelis, stations, trains on hit-list

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2014

Terror groups are keeping security agencies on their toes in the run-up to Independence Day.

Will the Modi sarkar bring hope for Colonel Purohit?

Will the Modi sarkar bring hope for Colonel Purohit?

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2014

All through the trial in the military court Colonel Purohit stated that every action of his was known to his superiors who had assigned him to undertake undercover operations.

Why ISIS may attract more Indians

Why ISIS may attract more Indians

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

India has a sizeable population of Sunni Muslims, and the Intelligence Bureau fears more young men will be drawn to the ISIS.