A Ganesh Nadar And Saisuresh Sivaswamy

Stories by A Ganesh Nadar And Saisuresh Sivaswamy

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2024

The satta market is accepting bets on how many times Modiji will mention Nehru at his election rallies, says A Ganesh Nadar with a wink.

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2024

'Bharat is the core value that has to be lived by and if you deny it, then the people will discard you.'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2024

'Sri Ayodhyaji will emerge as the greatest centre of cultural togetherness, universal harmony, vasudeva kutumbakam, compassion, and love for every single living being on this Earth.'

Ram Rajya, What Does It Mean?

Ram Rajya, What Does It Mean?

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2024

The BJP has been talking about Ram Rajya for years now. I have asked many a right winger what that means, but they cannot say beyond good government, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

'There must have been one lakh people inside Ram Mandir'

'There must have been one lakh people inside Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2024

'It was Ramji's blessing that we got darshan.'

A Temple Fit For The Prince Of Ayodhya

A Temple Fit For The Prince Of Ayodhya

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2024

The temple, you realise, is true to hype and is stunning in its beauty.
A marvel in white, it's simply eye-catching, and every inch a temple for the new India, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com after a visit to the new shrine.

The Message From Modi's Ram Mandir Speech

The Message From Modi's Ram Mandir Speech

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2024

Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com decodes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech after the Pran Prathistha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodha.

On The Way To The Ram Mandir...

On The Way To The Ram Mandir...

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2024

Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com captures glimpses of the activity around the Ram temple on his iPhone 14 Pro.

Ayodhya's Cultural Shows A Hat Tip To S S Rajamouli

Ayodhya's Cultural Shows A Hat Tip To S S Rajamouli

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya awaits its prince's return, a slew of dance programmes showcasing the cultural mosaic of India are being held across Dharmpath, in a hat tip of sorts to the Baahubali director.

BJP's Ramji Ki Guarantee

BJP's Ramji Ki Guarantee

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2024

Is 2024 a done deal for the BJP? It was a done deal five years ago itself, but it did not have a guarantee.
Now, with the temple consecration, it seems to have acquired a Ramji Ki Guarantee, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Celebrating Prince Of Ayodhya's Return From Exile On Sarayu's Banks

Celebrating Prince Of Ayodhya's Return From Exile On Sarayu's Banks

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2024

As Lord Ram's temple is set for a grand opening, the banks of the river in Ayodhya erupted with celebration, reports Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com

'Not Temple Inauguration. It's Modi Event'

'Not Temple Inauguration. It's Modi Event'

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2024

North India is convulsed with spiritual excitement over the pran pratishta at the Ram temple. But what do folks in Tamil Nadu think about the events in Ayodhya?

Security Net Tightens Over Ayodhya

Security Net Tightens Over Ayodhya

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2024

No one wants to curb the enthusiasm being seen among the people, but at the same time officials feel nothing should be left to chance, as the flood of humanity thronging the temple area poses problems for security personnel.

Ayodhya's Changing And How!

Ayodhya's Changing And How!

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2024

Roads are being expanded, bridges are being built, hotels are springing up, and the crowds are pouring in. Bringing with them promise of unforeseen economic boom. Ayodhya, it seems, has opened up its heart, Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com discovers on his first day in the city.

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2024

In the new year be careful online as there are many scamsters lurking in the cloud, warns A Ganesh Nadar after twice escaping being scammed.

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2024

Half a century after he left school, A Ganesh Nadar attends a school reunion.

Dunki: The Romantic Shah Rukh Khan Returns

Dunki: The Romantic Shah Rukh Khan Returns

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2023

I was very happy to see the old Shah Rukh Khan back. Please, leave the action to Salman Khan, requests A Ganesh Nadar.

Want To Be In Ayodhya? This Is What It Costs

Want To Be In Ayodhya? This Is What It Costs

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2023

Let us see what the cost is today for a two-day stay in the city and the air fare as train tickets are no longer available.

'He was shouting kaala kanoon vaapas lo'

'He was shouting kaala kanoon vaapas lo'

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2023

'You can still smell the smoke in the Lok Sabha.'