Satyavrat Mishra &Amp; Dhruv Munjal

Stories by Satyavrat Mishra &Amp; Dhruv Munjal

The genius and magic of Andrea Pirlo

The genius and magic of Andrea Pirlo

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2017

'For more than two decades, Pirlo, with the velvety touch, penetrative eye, and parabola-pass perfection, roamed the middle of the park like a creative colossus.'

Despite Mavs horror, Satnam still harbours the NBA dream

Despite Mavs horror, Satnam still harbours the NBA dream

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2017

Satnam Singh may have endured a tough time with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, but he isn't ready to give up just yet.

Hardik Pandya, from the fringes to the forefront

Hardik Pandya, from the fringes to the forefront

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2017

With his versatile talents, Hardik Pandya is the kind of unique cricketer the Indian team has always wanted, writes Dhruv Munjal

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2017

It would be unfair to expect India to bedazzle crowds with eye-catching football. This team is built around stability, writes Dhruv Munjal

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2017

Nikita Puri and Dhruv Munjal explain why new-age businessmen are turning to exclusive, uber-rich clubs.

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2017

'Our priority will be to settle land disputes in Bihar, which I believe is the root cause of almost all crime in the state.'

The Huge Bihar Scam: Rs 1,000 crore and counting

The Huge Bihar Scam: Rs 1,000 crore and counting

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2017

The scam has offered Lalu Prasad an opportunity to point fingers at Nitish Kumar and Sushil Kumar Modi.

Rafa vs Roger: That would be a dream final!

Rafa vs Roger: That would be a dream final!

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2017

For all their celebrated Grand Slam past, Nadal and Federer have never clashed in a US Open final.

Rahul's 'non seriousness' broke up Bihar's Grand Alliance

Rahul's 'non seriousness' broke up Bihar's Grand Alliance

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

'This is the first time since Independence that we are facing such a despairing situation.'

The coming of age of Indian women's cricket

The coming of age of Indian women's cricket

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

This is clearly a new India, one that displays temerity in plenty, and backs up intent with performance.

Nitish keeps his distance from Mulayam, but for how long?

Nitish keeps his distance from Mulayam, but for how long?

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2017

But he doesn't want to shut the door completely on the Yadav family as that could create problems for him in 2019.

Is your start-up facing the Uber problem?

Is your start-up facing the Uber problem?

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2017

'As they grow bigger, the trail of their pioneering success often leaves behind a causticity marked by deficient human resource practices, negligible focus on corporate governance and rife sexism.'

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

But how much has the national team actually improved?

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2017

The crisis will strengthen Nitish Kumar's position as Lalu's troubles erodes his bargaining power within the ruling coalition in Bihar.

The legend of Socrates

The legend of Socrates

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2017

How did how a reluctant, chain-smoking, beer-swigging footballer captain the greatest football nation in the world?

Indian cricket's superstar culture will continue to thrive

Indian cricket's superstar culture will continue to thrive

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

Indian cricket, it seems, pays overwhelming obeisance to a vapid, old adage: The more it changes, the more it remains the same.

The 19 year old who may be Dhoni's successor

The 19 year old who may be Dhoni's successor

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2017

Much like Dhoni, Pant is an aggressive ball-belter who keeps wickets. But he will require enormous work on his keeping if he is to reach anywhere close to Dhoni's absurdly high standards, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Beer is the future!

Beer is the future!

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2017

Urban Indians are developing a taste for freshly brewed and bottled craft beer.

'The Indian Army has been given a free hand'

'The Indian Army has been given a free hand'

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2017

'There is a clear plan being followed by the Indian government.' With these attacks, we are trying to dispel the myth that the Pakistani army can cause problems.'

'Lalu is finished in politics'

'Lalu is finished in politics'

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

'Nitish Kumar thinks the matter will keep Lalu in check and that he will remain in power without any challenge from the RJD.'