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Why your takeoff from Delhi this winter may not be smooth

Why your takeoff from Delhi this winter may not be smooth

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Delhi airport, the country's busiest, runs out of slots due to runway capacity constraints.

Get ready to pay higher EMIs for home, auto loans

Get ready to pay higher EMIs for home, auto loans

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The central bank tweaked the retail inflation range to 4.8-4.9 per cent in the first half of 2018-19, and 4.7 per cent in the second half.

PICS: Juhi, Lara, Shriya attend LFW finale

PICS: Juhi, Lara, Shriya attend LFW finale

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Anita Dongre's show saw these celebs in attendance.

For once, Dhoni has valid excuses for the debacle

For once, Dhoni has valid excuses for the debacle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The series against England may be another lost cause, but not exactly a failure from Team India's point of view, says Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com

'Shaadi Ke Side Effects is a fantastic insight into modern day marriage'

'Shaadi Ke Side Effects is a fantastic insight into modern day marriage'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'Dhoni is negative. He doesn't have too many ideas'

'Dhoni is negative. He doesn't have too many ideas'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

'When you are doing well you need to keep addressing the weaknesses. This is something that the Indian team has never done,' former Test spinner Maninder Singh tells Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com

Why Team India is dominant at home, but dominated abroad

Why Team India is dominant at home, but dominated abroad

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Technical flaws go unnoticed when the team plays at home. On tour, the players become susceptible. The just-concluded England Test series, says Bikash Mohapatra, points to the fact that this Indian side doesn't have a player who can adapt and alter his game accordingly.

Figo: Ronaldo can make a difference in France

Figo: Ronaldo can make a difference in France

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

In Mumbai to launch a business venture, Portuguese football legend Luis Figo, winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2000 and the FIFA World Player of 2001, discusses Barcelona, Real Madrid...

India faces its worst locust swarm in nearly 30 years

India faces its worst locust swarm in nearly 30 years

Rediff.com27 May 2020

According to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Director General Trilochan Mohapatra, the insects have attacked about 40,000 hectares of land.

Meet the stylist who makes Deepika Padukone look amazing

Meet the stylist who makes Deepika Padukone look amazing

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Shaleena Nathani just bagged the Stylist of the Year Award.

India records highest monsoon rains in 25 yrs

India records highest monsoon rains in 25 yrs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Monsoon normally starts withdrawing beginning September 1 from west Rajasthan.

What Team India must do to save face in New Zealand

What Team India must do to save face in New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The venue for the second Test is the Basin Reserve in Wellington, traditionally a seamer-friendly ground. Considering the conditions, India needs to sacrifice a batsman to bolster the seam attack. The best Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his men can hope for is winning the second and final Test and squaring the series. Winning, though, says Bikash Mohapatra, will only mitigate the humiliation suffered, and not absolve the team of consistent underperformance.

IPL 7 auction: The most sought after overseas players

IPL 7 auction: The most sought after overseas players

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Kevin Pietersen will be available for the full IPL 7 season. Which of the franchises will grab the dashing batsman at the IPL auction? Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra lists the overseas players who could make the big move this IPL season.

IPL auction: 10 Indians franchises should not ignore

IPL auction: 10 Indians franchises should not ignore

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The auction for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League will feature 219 capped players (169 Indians and 50 overseas cricketers) and 292 uncapped (255 Indians and 37 overseas players). Bikash Mohapatra picks the key Indian players likely to be pursued by the franchises.

ASK MF Guru: Buy, hold or exit?

ASK MF Guru: Buy, hold or exit?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Expect more goals as European clubs opt for double strike force

Expect more goals as European clubs opt for double strike force

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The transfer market has thrown up promising strike partnerships this season. Bikash Mohapatra's picks six potentially formidable combinations in Europe.

Tales of tragedy: India's cricket captains

Tales of tragedy: India's cricket captains

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Following the dismal showing on the recent tours of South Africa and New Zealand, the calls to strip Mahendra Singh Dhoni of the Test team's captaincy are growing. Bikash Mohapatra looks back on how the predecessors of India's most successful captain were relieved of the mantle.

South Africa tour will be Pujara's baptism by fire

South Africa tour will be Pujara's baptism by fire

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

After impressive scores against New Zealand, Australia and West Indies on docile Indian conditions, Cheteshwar Pujara has a chance to prove himself on the challenging tracks of South Africa, writes Bikash Mohapatra.

'As a football club Man City still has a lot to achieve'

'As a football club Man City still has a lot to achieve'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Alex Williams, who is in India to help young footballers improve their technical skills, gets nostalgic about his former club talking to Bikash Mohapatra.

2 States: Love doesn't understand religion or language

2 States: Love doesn't understand religion or language

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

We had asked you, our dear readers, to tell us what it is really like for a south Indian to marry a north Indian. Geetika Choudhary shares her story!

Sonakshi, Arjun, Tamannah at LFW

Sonakshi, Arjun, Tamannah at LFW

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Check out the celebs in attendance on Day One of the fashion week.

Defying the 'Big Four' at the majors

Defying the 'Big Four' at the majors

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The quartet of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray has kept the Grand Slams tournaments mostly to themselves. Bikash Mohapatra showcases the few others who have broken that trend in the last decade.

Round One goes to Federer and Edberg!

Round One goes to Federer and Edberg!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The Australian Open provided Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker and Ivan Lendl the opportunity to renew rivalries as coaches. At the end of it, Bikash Mohapatra believes it was the Swede who went away with the bragging rights.

Rafael Nadal: Five years of agony Down Under

Rafael Nadal: Five years of agony Down Under

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

For the fifth straight year Melbourne brought agony for Nadal. Bikash Mohapatra summarises the Spaniard's no show Down Under.

Your best pics: Celebrating the spirit of India

Your best pics: Celebrating the spirit of India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

We invited you, dear readers, to share your BEST photographs of the the year. Check out these amazing photographs!

'Indians have a tendency to overdress'

'Indians have a tendency to overdress'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

GenNext designer Ujjwala Bhadu has a modern approach to vintage designs.

'With his knowledge, Sachin can be an administrator with BCCI'

'With his knowledge, Sachin can be an administrator with BCCI'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Former BCCI secretary and vice-president Niranjan Shah tells Bikash Mohapatra there's still one more special innings left in Sachin Tendulkar

Can Shami be a long-term solution to India's bowling woes?

Can Shami be a long-term solution to India's bowling woes?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Pacer Mohammed Shami, says Bikash Mohapatra, should be allowed enough time to recover and improve upon his existing skills to ensure great returns for Team India.

The world's greatest spinners have advice for Ashwin

The world's greatest spinners have advice for Ashwin

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Erapalli Prasanna and Bishan Singh Bedi, arguably the greatest off-spinner and left-arm spinner in cricket history, tell Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra why R Ashwin does not do well away from home.

Rohit Sharma @Eden Gardens: Seven memorable years

Rohit Sharma @Eden Gardens: Seven memorable years

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The hallowed venue, says Bikash Mohapatra, has inadvertently played its part in ensuring several special moments in the Mumbai batsman's fledgling career.

'India's first win abroad marked the first instance we played as a team'

'India's first win abroad marked the first instance we played as a team'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Legends Bapu Nadkarni, Chandu Borde E A S Prasanna look back on India's first Test win overseas.

Dust storm hits Delhi; plunges city into darkness

Dust storm hits Delhi; plunges city into darkness

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Traffic was thrown out of gear; visibility dipped, leading to delays in flights.

World Athletics: The major 'upsets' in Moscow

World Athletics: The major 'upsets' in Moscow

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Here's a look at the biggest upsets at the just-concluded 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Moscow.

'Playing 200 Tests is like going atop Everest for the first time'

'Playing 200 Tests is like going atop Everest for the first time'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Praveen Amre, who was involved in a match-winning partnership with Sachin Tendulkar on his ODI debut, tells Bikash Mohapatra that the Master Blaster's feat of playing in 200 Test matches will be difficult to replicate.

Infosys' deal pipeline remains strong: Salil Parekh

Infosys' deal pipeline remains strong: Salil Parekh

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

After posting double-digit growth for the fourth consecutive quarter, chief executive officer and managing director Salil Parekh tells Yuvraj Malik and Debasis Mohapatra that the firm is not facing any delay in ramping up of large deals.

'Ishant has lost everything: Pace, swing, bounce'

'Ishant has lost everything: Pace, swing, bounce'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

'Ishant was good early on in his career, but his graph went down... He picks six wickets in one innings, but can't pick even one in the next.' Former India players assess the beleagured Indian pacer in conversation with Bikash Mohapatra.

'Watching Tendulkar play I learnt to absorb pressure'

'Watching Tendulkar play I learnt to absorb pressure'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Dhawal Kulkarni, Sachin Tendulkar's teammate in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad and Mumbai Indians says nobody can match the batting legend, or even get close.

What's wrong with India's bowling?

What's wrong with India's bowling?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Bikash Mohapatra lends an ear as experts make an assessment of India's bowling woes.

If only Graeme Smith had learnt from Ponting's mistake!

If only Graeme Smith had learnt from Ponting's mistake!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Ricky Ponting's decision to retire in the middle of the 2012 Test series against South Africa, who were led by Graeme Smith, proved costly for Australia. For someone who not only took away the former Aussie captain's record, but also condemned him to retirement in defeat, Bikash Mohapatra says, it is a shame that Smith did not learn from the Australian's error in judgment while calling it a day.