Aabhas Sharma

Stories by 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

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.

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.

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.

Click to snap deals

Click to snap deals

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2010

Every shopper dreams of getting the best discount. Now, imagine if you can avail of this discount at the click of your mouse.

Tips to make your car attractive

Tips to make your car attractive

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2010

Global positioning system (GPS) devices are the upcoming trend in car accessories.

Mobile comics get more popular

Mobile comics get more popular

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2010

The process of creating a momic is fascinating.

The games companies play to 'console' consumers

The games companies play to 'console' consumers

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2009

When it comes to pricing of consoles, Indian gamers have never had it so good. Be it Sony's Playstation, Microsoft's Xbox or Nintendo's Wii, prices have steadily declined in the last 12 months. Arun S Ravi, an avid gamer who has represented India at the World Cyber Games, says: "There are many options available for Indian consumers who always seek value-for-money in every purchase."

Hollowing out a PC to cut computing costs

Hollowing out a PC to cut computing costs

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2009

The hardware functions of the computer are managed by a central server.