Satyavrat Mishra &Amp; Dhruv Munjal

Stories by Satyavrat Mishra &Amp; Dhruv Munjal

Watching sports with Naana

Watching sports with Naana

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2019

'Few athletes are ever able to win his admiration; he mostly relegates them to the status of worthless imbeciles,' says Dhruv Munjal.

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2019

The brain may be sharp as ever, but the legs seem heavier, the pace worryingly slower. He's still only 32, but the strain of a decade-and-a-half of paranormal activity on the pitch may just be piling up.

Lalu's absence makes family feud grow stronger

Lalu's absence makes family feud grow stronger

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2019

The feud in the family -- brother versus brother, sister versus brother, and daughter versus mother -- is an open secret. In the absence of the patriarch, there is no one to compose their differences, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

The man who changed Indian cricket forever

The man who changed Indian cricket forever

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2019

'A man who is sometimes loved and loathed in equal measure, a man we're seemingly tired of seeing yet can't imagine life without.' Dhruv Munjal salutes the incomparable M S Dhoni.

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2019

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon be different, asks Dhruv Munjal.

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

Strategically controversial: Prashant Kishore

Strategically controversial: Prashant Kishore

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2019

The now active member of the Janata Dal-United has been approached by Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena in Maharashtra and Janata Dal-Secular in Karnataka to help them in the upcoming elections, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

World Cup 2019: Bowler, not batsman, will rule!

World Cup 2019: Bowler, not batsman, will rule!

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2019

Consistent death bowling from a Bumrah and spinners picking up wickets in the middle overs is why the average run-rate in the last few years hasn't exploded the way one would have expected, says Dhruv Munjal.

Caste out of Bihar equation as NDA wins state

Caste out of Bihar equation as NDA wins state

Rediff.com   24 May 2019

Lalu Prasad and his Muslim-Yadav line has completely gone off track.

This DeshBhakt Questions Everything

This DeshBhakt Questions Everything

Rediff.com   18 May 2019

Akash Banerjee is posing tough questions to the establishment -- and getting away with them.

Puma RS-X Trophy: These retro sneakers are too cool

Puma RS-X Trophy: These retro sneakers are too cool

Rediff.com   15 May 2019

The mesh around the sides gives the shoe an airy feel, which essentially means that the shoe breathes well despite its heavy-knit exterior, says Dhruv Munjal.

Toreto Xplosive headphones deliver solid sound

Toreto Xplosive headphones deliver solid sound

Rediff.com   13 May 2019

The Toreto Xplosive stays true to its name, belting out high-quality sound that doesn't compromise on the bass, says Dhruv Munjal.

Delhi Capitals: Also-rans to Top Guns

Delhi Capitals: Also-rans to Top Guns

Rediff.com   12 May 2019

Ricky Ponting + Sourav Ganguly + Shreyas Iyer + Kagiso Rabada + Rishabh Pant + Shikhar Dhawan + consistent team selection. Dhruv Munjal on how Delhi Capitals achieved a remarkable turnaround in IPL 2019.

From loudspeakers to helicopters, poll businesses is booming

From loudspeakers to helicopters, poll businesses is booming

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2019

The EC limits campaign expenses incurred by a candidate to Rs 50 lakh to Rs 70 lakh. But there is no such limit on spending for parties. The vendors aren't complaining.

Kohli needs all help for the World Cup

Kohli needs all help for the World Cup

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2019

'Kohli is the kind of ethereal athlete who can not only help Elon Musk discover life on Mars, but also test out its gravitational parameters by stroking hundreds in the red dirt.' 'But when playing for India, he needs assistance,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Will Tej Pratap vs Tejashwi feud cost RJD in polls?

Will Tej Pratap vs Tejashwi feud cost RJD in polls?

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2019

'Tej Pratap doesn't have votes on his own. But should he want, he can always rock the RJD's boat because of his antics.'

Polls a litmus test for Tejashwi Yadav

Polls a litmus test for Tejashwi Yadav

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2019

The young RJD leader is yet to earn the trust of the crowd and many senior party members believe he is no patch on his father.

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2019

'Very few are lionised like Dhoni anywhere in the world, perhaps not even Messi,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Looking for an affordable smart TV?

Looking for an affordable smart TV?

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2019

TCL 55P6US comes with a fairly minimalistic design: a metal frame and a bezel so narrow that you will barely notice it.

Newbie runner? This could be the shoe for you

Newbie runner? This could be the shoe for you

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2019

Engage Zero is a more than a decent bet for those finding their feet as runners, says Dhruv Munjal.