A Ganesh Nadar And Nithya Ramani

Stories by A Ganesh Nadar And Nithya Ramani

Martyred cabbie's wife impressed on meeting Obama

Martyred cabbie's wife impressed on meeting Obama

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2010

'The president was very courteous,' said the young widow who stays with four small children in a Mumbai slum.

Time to go, Mr Kalmadi

Time to go, Mr Kalmadi

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2010

Suresh Kalmadi's speech on Thursday night had nothing to do with what happened or did not happen at the Commonwealth Games. It was probably crafted to rescue him from all the inquiries that will hopefully begin soon after our guests leave the country.

Prof Joseph: Dismissal more painful than attack

Prof Joseph: Dismissal more painful than attack

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2010

Professor T J Joseph, whose hand was chopped off on July 4, allegedly by activists of an Islamic organisation, says his dismissal from Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kerala, was more painful than the attack.

Avatar: Wait for the DVD

Avatar: Wait for the DVD

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2010

For those who are wondering whether to make the trip to the theatres to watch Avatar's re-release or just wait for the DVD or Blu-ray versions, the latter seems a better option.

Our alliance with Congress is strong: DMK

Our alliance with Congress is strong: DMK

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2010

On Tuesday, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi sought to put to rest speculation about a possible rift between his party and the Congress.

'Saif is a maha kanjoos'

'Saif is a maha kanjoos'

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2010

Salaam Namaste director Siddharth Anand gives us a closer look at the actor on his 40th birthday.

I'm ready for any question from Pak court: Mahale

I'm ready for any question from Pak court: Mahale

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2010

Police Inspector Ramesh Mahale may be the first investigation officer who will testify in a neighbouring country's court case through video-conferencing, if the Pakistani anti-terrorist court agrees to the appeal mad by prosecutors arguing the 26/11 case in Pakistan.

Nasscom asked to allow early campus recruitment

Nasscom asked to allow early campus recruitment

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2010

Dean at Sastra University asks NASSCOM to allow campus recruitment by IT companies in the 7th semester instead of last.

'We can't get enough of Naseer'

'We can't get enough of Naseer'

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2010

On Naseeruddin Shah's 60th birthday, one of his oldest friends Rajat Kapoor wishes him all the best.

Taking on Osama Bin Laden

Taking on Osama Bin Laden

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2010

Pop star-turned-actor Ali Zafar talks about his film Tere Bin Laden.

Why Karan Johar's protege didn't want to act

Why Karan Johar's protege didn't want to act

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2010

Debut director Punit Malhotra, nephew of costume designer Manish Malhotra, talks about his upcoming film I Hate Luv Storys.

'I hope people don't spit on Mr Singh Mrs Mehta'

'I hope people don't spit on Mr Singh Mrs Mehta'

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2010

Pravesh Bhardwaj on his directorial debut.

'People on their deathbeds indulge in politics'

'People on their deathbeds indulge in politics'

Rediff.com   13 May 2010

'It is so invigorating, nobody gets tired of it,' says Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilisers Srikant Jena.

On Kasab's judgment day, CST recounts horror

On Kasab's judgment day, CST recounts horror

Rediff.com   6 May 2010

It's just another day for Mumbai's commuters, who travel via the megacity's iconic Chatrapatti Shivaji Terminus, before they hear the breaking news of Pakistani gunman Kasab's death sentence being announced. Writes Nithya Ramani

CST celebrates Kasab's sentence with sweets

CST celebrates Kasab's sentence with sweets

Rediff.com   6 May 2010

At Mumbai's iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station, where Abu Ismail and Ajmal Kasab had gunned down scores of innocent commuters on the night of November 26, 2008, people burst crackers and distributed sweets, after the latter was awarded the death sentence by a special anti-terror court on Thursday. One man in particular, NGO worker Pradeep Bhavnani, initiated the celebration. He had visited the Siddhivinayak temple earlier in the day to pray.

Karunanidhi on firefighting mission in Delhi

Karunanidhi on firefighting mission in Delhi

Rediff.com   3 May 2010

During his meetings with the UPA boss and the prime minister, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader is expected to discuss two thorny issues affecting Dr Singh's government -- the 2G spectrum row involving Telecom Minister and DMK MP A Raja and the continued absence of his son M K Alagiri, the Union chemicals and fertilisers minister, from Parliament and Cabinet meetings.

'I am sure Phoonk 3 will not be made'

'I am sure Phoonk 3 will not be made'

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2010

Karan Johar gets candid during a DVD launch of his movie, My Name is Khan.

'I was ready to play any role for Shyam Benegal'

'I was ready to play any role for Shyam Benegal'

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2010

Sammir Dattani talks about his experience of working with the veteran filmmaker in Well Done Abba.

Shaapit review: Go, get scared!

Shaapit review: Go, get scared!

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2010

Those looking for chills won't be disappointed.

Chennai clinic eases dialysis woes

Chennai clinic eases dialysis woes

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2010

Dialysis is a scary word to most of us. It signifies that both the kidneys have failed and our blood needs to be cleaned by an external agent. It conjures up images of financial difficulties and we have often heard people say, "It's a rich man's disease, a poor man would die as the costs are prohibitive."