A Ganesh Nadar And Nithya Ramani

Stories by A Ganesh Nadar And Nithya Ramani

'Does our government even know that we are prisoners?'

'Does our government even know that we are prisoners?'

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2012

India is one of the few friends Iran has in the world. So how come 29 Indian fishermen have been detained in an Iranian prison for over two months?

'We can't live in fear, we have to move forward'

'We can't live in fear, we have to move forward'

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2012

Amrita Raichand and her family were rescued from the Taj Mahal hotel while it was under attack. Recounting her experience to Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar, she feels Kasab's execution is a beginning in the fight against terror.

Amitabh Bachchan releases Mohammad Rafi's biography

Amitabh Bachchan releases Mohammad Rafi's biography

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2012

Rafi's daughter-in-law Yasmin has showcased his life in words, in her book titled Mohammad Rafi, My Abba- A Memoir, which was launched on November 25.

26/11: 'We won't be caught in same situation again'

26/11: 'We won't be caught in same situation again'

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2012

The horrific attack on CST on November 26, 2008 has forced RPF personnel to be more vigilant and prepared for known and unknown threats, Inspector General of Police Anil Sharma says.

The cop who asked Kasab: Kitne aadmi the?

The cop who asked Kasab: Kitne aadmi the?

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2012

Senior Inspector Nagappa R Mahale, who was in charge of the D B Marg police station, was the first police officer to question Ajmal Kasab after his capture.

Swarovski to invest in Tara Jewels IPO

Swarovski to invest in Tara Jewels IPO

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2012

Tara Jewels plans an initial public offer which opens on November 21, 2012.

'Yash Chopra always knew what he wanted'

'Yash Chopra always knew what he wanted'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2012

Uttam Singh -- the music composer of Dil Toh Pagal Hai -- pays tribute to Yash Chopra.

'Yash Chopra loved crab'

'Yash Chopra loved crab'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2012

The staff of Gajalee talk about their most loyal patron Yash Chopra.

'Yash Chopra never got angry'

'Yash Chopra never got angry'

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Lyricist Sameer recalls his working experience with the iconic filmmaker.

The horror of a 22-hour power cut in Tamil Nadu

The horror of a 22-hour power cut in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

It was 5 pm on Wednesday when the power went out in my village in Tamil Nadu. While my wife confidently said that it would be back in an hour, little did we know it would take 22 hours for it to return!

The horror of a 22-hour power cut in Tamil Nadu

The horror of a 22-hour power cut in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

It was 5 pm on Wednesday when the power went out in my village in Tamil Nadu. While my wife confidently said that it would be back in an hour, little did we know it would take 22 hours for it to return!

Where to buy medicines during Mumbai's chemists strike

Where to buy medicines during Mumbai's chemists strike

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2012

The Maharashtra State Chemists and Druggists Association has called for a three-day token strike from October 16-18, to protest alleged harassment by the Food and Drugs Administration officials.

Standing committees for the awesome threesome

Standing committees for the awesome threesome

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

Suresh Kalmadi, Kanimozhi and Andimuthu Raja -- none of whom need an introduction -- have been appointed to three standing committees. A Ganesh Nadar says they are the best fit, and explains why

'All I want is to pay off my loan and care for my family'

'All I want is to pay off my loan and care for my family'

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2012

Bhagwathi, 27, is an EEE Engineering graduate with an impressive resume. He was a very good student both in school and college scoring 90 per cent in his higher secondary board exams, and a 74 per cent score in his engineering exams.

Are Christians being discriminated against in Kanyakumari?

Are Christians being discriminated against in Kanyakumari?

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2012

In the rest of Tamil Nadu, Christians are six per cent of the population but in Kanyakumari they constitute 44 per cent of the population. So why is there a high rate of rejection of permission to build prayer halls/churches in the district? A Ganesh Nadar finds out

A tragedy called Sivakasi

A tragedy called Sivakasi

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2012

A Ganesh Nadar visits the site of the firecracker tragedy in Tamil Nadu and finds that little has changed despite such tragedies happening regularly

In Tamil Nadu, the CM has power, the people don't

In Tamil Nadu, the CM has power, the people don't

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2012

As Tamil Nadu reels under power cuts, A Ganesh Nadar wonders: Is the crisis being manipulated?

'Udaykumar is hiding behind women and children'

'Udaykumar is hiding behind women and children'

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2012

The Kudankulam agitation has been on for 400 days now, and Superintendent of police Vijayendra Bidari Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu has been tracking, controlling and following it closely.

PIC: Vaiko continues protest against Rajapakse's visit

PIC: Vaiko continues protest against Rajapakse's visit

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2012

Over 1,500 workers of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam are participating in a dharna at Chindwara, Madhya Pradesh. MDMK party workers have travelled all the way from Tamil Nadu to protest Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse's visit to Sanchi.

Non-bailable warrant issued against S P Udaykumar

Non-bailable warrant issued against S P Udaykumar

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2012

A Criminal court in Valliyoor, Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu has issued a non-bailable warrant against Peoples Movement Against Nuclear Energy leader S P Udaykumar, who has been leading a year-long struggle to stop the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project.