Satyavrat Mishra &Amp; Dhruv Munjal

Stories by Satyavrat Mishra &Amp; Dhruv Munjal

A new 'scam' taints Lalu and family

A new 'scam' taints Lalu and family

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

The so-called soil scam has left Lalu alone in the Mahagathbandhan.

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2017

'It's not only holy reverence that drives them to such vigilantism -- there is adventure too.' 'Some of the younger gau rakshaks enjoy the thrill of the chase: Stopping vehicles, wielding weapons, badgering passengers and then gloating.'

A glimpse into the mind of Tiger Woods

A glimpse into the mind of Tiger Woods

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

'The ball barely made it to the hole, giving rise to a heady exhilaration and bemusement that only Woods' adroitness could -- and perhaps still does -- invoke.'

Why Gorakhpur loves Adityanath

Why Gorakhpur loves Adityanath

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2017

Almost everyone in Gorakhpur has a story about an Adityanath intervention that helped push through a piece of work that would've been otherwise impossible.

Is IPL no longer the world's top T-20 contest?

Is IPL no longer the world's top T-20 contest?

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

The IPL, all of a sudden, may have some catching up to do with the Big Bash.

The making of Shilpi Tewari

The making of Shilpi Tewari

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

Dhruv Munjal profiles the architect, who received a gift from Narendra Modi.

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

How will cricket change with the new rule on big bats?

'Bhansali can't get away with showing anything he wants'

'Bhansali can't get away with showing anything he wants'

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2017

'These people from Mumbai just understand the language of either silver, or shoes,' Lokendra Singh Kalvi, founder patron of the Shree Rajput Karni Sena, tells Dhruv Munjal.

The couple who want to adopt Narendra Modi

The couple who want to adopt Narendra Modi

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2017

'He is putting India first, setting examples for others. This is how a prime minister should be.'

Why Ben Stokes is the most effectual utility cricketer...

Why Ben Stokes is the most effectual utility cricketer...

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

The astronomical fee paid for Ben Stokes at the IPL auction is a confirmation of his status as the modern game's finest all-rounder.

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2017

Carlos Tevez is getting paid 615,000 a week at Shanghai Shenhua, making him the world's best-paid player. His salary is now more than Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's!

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

Tactical genius, uplifting leader, altruistic individual, a man with unwavering certitude. Dhruv Munjal recounts what made Mahendra Singh Dhoni a great captain.

'Dhoni has a lot to offer'

'Dhoni has a lot to offer'

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2017

'A lot will depend on how he performs in the next few months, but he is not a liability.'

140 characters of gloom

140 characters of gloom

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

#RIP #Brexit #Trump #Aleppo made Twitter a pretty distressing place in 2016. Dhruv Munjal wonders what 2017 will bring.

They are Legion!

They are Legion!

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

Are hacker collectives like Anonymous and Legion black hats or white hats, or do they lurk in the space between the two? Dhruv Munjal reports.

What it takes to be a Dangal wrestler

What it takes to be a Dangal wrestler

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2016

'Some of the good wrestlers are making really good money.' 'If you look at their lifestyles, they are no less compared to our cricketers.'

Why Aamir Khan has begun smoking again

Why Aamir Khan has begun smoking again

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2016

Intensive training and meticulous planning have gone into the making of Dangal.

Why Vijender will be wary of Cheka tonight

Why Vijender will be wary of Cheka tonight

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2016

Against the more seasoned Francis Cheka, Vijender Singh faces a tricky battle that he is favoured to win.

Falling in love with AB, all over again

Falling in love with AB, all over again

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

AB is a cricketer like none other, says Dhruv Munjal, adored by Indian fans just as they did Sachin Tendulkar. 'His name chanted by thousands of otherwise ridiculously partisan fans at stadiums across India.'

How to survive Delhi's smog

How to survive Delhi's smog

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2016

With pollution reaching alarming levels post Diwali, what is the best way to cope?