All stories by Bikash Mohapatra
Check out these Olympic firsts!
Rediff.com4 Aug 2016The Olympics is not just about sport, but tradition.
The Olympic Quotient II
Rediff.com2 Aug 2016Quizmaster Bikash Mohapatra is back with the second Olympic Quotient!
Check out The Olympics Quotient
Rediff.com26 Jul 2016Presenting an interactive quiz on the greatest sporting show on earth.
'Kumble's job is easier because most of this team is young'
Rediff.com21 Jul 2016'Anil has been leading from the front right from the beginning and that should rub off on the team.'
'Virat is under less pressure than Dhoni'
Rediff.com20 Jul 2016'He has played enough of cricket under Dhoni to understand he has to stay calm in order to take the right decisions.'
India's Caribbean challenge... to win more than one Test!
Rediff.com15 Jul 2016The challenge for Virat Kohli's team is not just winning the four-Test series, but winning it handsomely.
The greatest player ever at Wimbledon
Rediff.com28 Jun 2016'One year Borg worked on his serve, another year on the slice, the third year on his grip.'
When Vijay Amritraj blew his chance for Wimbledon glory
Rediff.com21 Jun 2016At a time when Indian tennis fans are content with success in doubles competitions, few are aware that Vijay Amritraj was within grasp of the singles crown at Wimbledon.
'Sania-Bopanna at Rio is a practical decision'
Rediff.com15 Jun 2016Why did the AITA pair Sania Mirza with Rohan Bopanna for the mixed doubles at the Olympics?
'Paes, Bopanna have differences, but India comes first'
Rediff.com14 Jun 2016'The best bet for Indian tennis to win a medal at the Olympics would be having Leander and Bopanna together.' Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com reveals how the AITA convinced Rohan Bopanna to partner Leander Paes in Rio,
'I know it is tough being a manager at Real Madrid'
Rediff.com10 Jun 2016In Maximum City as the Wellness Ambassador of Kanakia Paris, a French-themed residential complex, the French football icon opened up about Real Madrid, Euro 2016 and the current France team among other topics. Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com was all ears.
Achhe Din is here for the growth of Indo-US trade
Rediff.com6 Jun 2016Both Obama and Modi have taken bold steps towards laying the groundwork to give a big push to Indo-US trade, and now it's time to execute, says Bikash Mohapatra.
Mourinho's dwindling options bode well for Man United
Rediff.com2 Jun 2016Having returned to England after his humiliating ouster from Chelsea, it is up to Jose Mourinho to leave a positive legacy at Manchester United.
When finishing second best hurts!
Rediff.com1 Jun 2016Atletico Madrid and Royal Challengers again failed when it mattered most.
Why 'SanTina Slam' dream shattered on clay
Rediff.com31 May 2016For all their success together, the red dirt isn't Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis' most favourite surface.
Manchester United: The Three Key Mistakes...
Rediff.com25 May 2016As Manchester United prepare to embark on a new era following Louis van Gaal;s departure, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com offers a diagnosis of what went wrong with the most successful Premier League club after Sir Alex Ferguson called it a day.
Meet Steph Curry's younger bro!
Rediff.com11 May 2016'Just to see him, his path in the NBA and to take his game to where it is at the moment has been great.' Seth Curry on his elder brother, the awesome Steph Curry.
IPL 9: Winners... in a lost cause!
Rediff.com10 May 2016Most of these incredible performances came against one team -- the Gujarat Lions.
Leicester City... and football's surprise champions' club
Rediff.com5 May 2016As Leicester City celebrates its unexpected title triumph, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com lists similar success stories across Europe's top leagues.