Preeti Khicha, Aabhas Sharma

Stories by Preeti Khicha, Aabhas Sharma

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

Rediff.com   27 May 2017

Kabaddi may now be behind only cricket in the popularity stakes.

The man who changed football

The man who changed football

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2016

'Generations of football fans will eternally be grateful to Johan Cruyff and what he did for the beautiful game,' says Aabhas Sharma.

Virender Sehwag- a man who set his own rules

Virender Sehwag- a man who set his own rules

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2015

Sehwag's unpredictability and carefree attitude made him a unique batsman.

Jagmohan Dalmiya: The man who showed who is the boss

Jagmohan Dalmiya: The man who showed who is the boss

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2015

Dalmiya's finest hour, of course, was the 1996 World Cup where broadcast rights were sold for $10 million and the title sponsorship went for a handsome $13 million. Stories of him turning around the finances of International Cricket Council (ICC) are aplenty. It was rumoured that both England and Australia feared him.

The great debate: Country, club and Ronaldo

The great debate: Country, club and Ronaldo

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2014

Breaking records has become Cristiano Ronaldo's favourite pastime. Very few footballers can do everything and Ronaldo is of that rare breed

Winning the turf war

Winning the turf war

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2014

This past week, the Indian hockey team recorded a rare Test series win against world champions Australia. It was a significant achievement by the men in blue - hockey, not cricket - as it was for the first time in four years that India had beaten Australia.

'New Pakistan army chief lived near Osama in Abbottabad'

'New Pakistan army chief lived near Osama in Abbottabad'

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2013

The appointment of General Raheel Sharif as the new army chief of Pakistan has come as a surprise to many. Rajiv Dogra, former ambassador and India's last Consul General to Karachi, speaks to Aabhas Sharma about the appointment, what it says about the priorities of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and most importantly, what it means for India.

iOS 7 readies Apple for a bigger bite

iOS 7 readies Apple for a bigger bite

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2013

With its latest software update Apple breathes a new life into its iPhone and iPad.

Budget issues for Kolkata's football big guns

Budget issues for Kolkata's football big guns

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2013

The two giants of Indian football, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, are facing turbulent times. On the pitch, East Bengal finished a respectable third in the 2012-13 I-League season, while Mohun Bagan finished a disappointing tenth.

Special: Why ammonium nitrate is favourite tool of terror

Special: Why ammonium nitrate is favourite tool of terror

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2012

It is used in fertilisers and insecticides. Construction companies cannot do without it. But that's not what's made ammonium nitrate a household name. Rrishi Raote and Aabhas Sharma look at the chemical that has become the favourite terror tool of extremists and Naxalite

Travelocity seek larger pie of online travel space

Travelocity seek larger pie of online travel space

Rediff.com   23 May 2011

Travelocity (part of Sabre holdings) recently unveiled a campaign which plays on the word 'ocity' to draw consumer attention towards the brand.

Indian ad market: Appetite for buys on the rise

Indian ad market: Appetite for buys on the rise

Rediff.com   2 May 2011

Global players are looking at acquisitions for a bigger share of the rapidly growing India pie.

Amul set to relaunch sports drink Stamina

Amul set to relaunch sports drink Stamina

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2011

Company has been test marketing the whey-based drink across the country since 2006, but this year the beverage will sport a new look and packaging.

Madhuri beats Amitabh, SRK

Madhuri beats Amitabh, SRK

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2011

We examine why Madhuri Dixit has producers and marketers queueing up, long after quitting the industry.

What Shop No 256  has that the world doesn't

What Shop No 256 has that the world doesn't

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2011

It's hard to imagine that this tiny shop in Meena Bazaar has one of the most sought-after collections of Hindi music in the world.

Welcome to the world of brands!

Welcome to the world of brands!

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2011

As consumers constantly look for newer choices and wider options, it will be a major challenge for marketers to be tuned to their needs.

Gifting gets virtual, and popular

Gifting gets virtual, and popular

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2010

The success of virtual gifting has been aptly demonstrated by Zynga, the creator of Farmville - one of the most popular applications on social networking website Facebook.

Going wireless, the WiFi way!

Going wireless, the WiFi way!

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2010

Millions of Indian households are setting up wireless networks not just for PCs, but for other WiFi enabled devices, too.

Making Osama likeable

Making Osama likeable

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2010

Tere Bin Laden's director Abhishek Sharma talks about his debut film and how overwhelmed he is with the response it has got.

Reality TV on fast track in cyberspace

Reality TV on fast track in cyberspace

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2010

The bigwigs of cyberia are cashing in on the popularity of reality TV and social networking amongst the youth.