A Ganesh Nadar In Nagapattinam

Stories by A Ganesh Nadar In Nagapattinam

'The police officer pulled out my teeth, crushed my testicles'

'The police officer pulled out my teeth, crushed my testicles'

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2023

ASP Balveer Singh, IPS, is accused of torturing 5 people in custody.

'My motivation is not to make money'

'My motivation is not to make money'

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2023

'Kapil Sharma is a son of the soil and he represents the common man.' 'He is much more than a comedian.'

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2023

'In India we have a lot of superstar worship.' 'If we lose a match, but Tendulkar hits a century people are happy that their star did not let them down.' 'This should change. People should support the team and the sport and not individuals.'

'Common Man Is Abusing The Budget'

'Common Man Is Abusing The Budget'

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2023

'We had tremendous faith in honorable Modiji in his second term as he was well-settled. Sadly that has been belied.'

Bringing Army And Dead Soldiers' Families Together

Bringing Army And Dead Soldiers' Families Together

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2023

'The families of those who die during operations are looked after very well by the army, but those who die in non-combat situations do not receive the same attention.'

Inspirational! How Police Reforms First-Time Offenders

Inspirational! How Police Reforms First-Time Offenders

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2023

288 first-time offenders have been coaxed to leave the path of crime and lead a normal life.

Thunivu Review: Mediocre Fare

Thunivu Review: Mediocre Fare

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2023

How long can you look at Ajith sitting with a machine gun on his lap? asks A Ganesh Nadar.

'COVID will resurface, but won't cause harm'

'COVID will resurface, but won't cause harm'

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2023

Wiccan Rashme Oberoi looks at the year ahead.

'I Look Forward To Playing For KKR'

'I Look Forward To Playing For KKR'

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

'More than the money, I am happy to be a part of the team that has selected me.'

Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2022

Two years ago this day, Astad Deboo, dancer extraordinaire, passed into the ages. A new exhibition Breaking Boundaries remembers the pioneer who redrew the margins of Indian dance.

'I've Been Living With AIDS For 30 Years'

'I've Been Living With AIDS For 30 Years'

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2022

'I am not ashamed that I have AIDS. I once announced that I am HIV+ on national TV.'

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2022

'I am happy that Kosi Ma is alive and now she is looking after us.' 'I am proud of what I did.'

How I DEFEATED Cancer

How I DEFEATED Cancer

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2022

'I have to take better care of myself.' 'I was lucky that the cancer was diagnosed at a very early stage.'

'Why would we want to go back to being untouchables?'

'Why would we want to go back to being untouchables?'

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2022

41 years ago, Dalits in Meenakshipuram converted to Islam, sending shockwaves through the nation.' A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com returns to the village to discover that past antagonisms lurk below the surface.

Overburdened by debt? This company may be of help

Overburdened by debt? This company may be of help

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2022

'There have been many cases where clients have indicated that they feel suicidal as they feel they have no other options to deal with their financial hardship.'

The Water Warrior

The Water Warrior

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2022

Coimbatore-based environmental activist R Manikandan, was named the South Zone Water Warrior by the Government of India's Jal Shakti ministry.

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2022

'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'

When Strangers Become Friends!

When Strangers Become Friends!

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2022

'It is easier to make friends with strangers as they are non-judgmental.'

A Swayamvar With A Difference

A Swayamvar With A Difference

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2022

Lakshmanan contracted polio when he was only three months old. 'I didn't want to go for the swayamvar, but my uncle convinced me to attend.' He sat close to the door at the swayamvar. And then, Rohini walked in. Both her legs, too, were afflicted with polio.

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2022

'I've always wanted to be a pilot; setting records is the icing on the cake.'