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A Ganesh Nadar

A Ganesh Nadar, a journalist for a quarter of a century, is the author of two books. You can e-mail the author at ganeshn@rediff.co.in

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'Rajinikanth will establish a new benchmark in politics'

'Rajinikanth will establish a new benchmark in politics'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'People will vote for Rajinikanth without expecting any money.'

Why this cop got a sudden promotion

Why this cop got a sudden promotion

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'I traced 76 children within two-and-a-half months,' says Assistant Sub Inspector Seema Dhaka.

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'There will be significant political traction for him. But how much, we don't know yet'

'Increase in air pollution affects Covid patients'

'Increase in air pollution affects Covid patients'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'Covid patients have infected lungs and the pollutants will further damage it.'

Why AIADMK joined forces with BJP

Why AIADMK joined forces with BJP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'In the last three to four months the BJP vote share in Tamil Nadu, which was 2.86% in 2016, has gone up to about 5%-6%.' 'The AIADMK will lose the minority votes and others who don't like the BJP and Modi.' 'The AIADMK decided to take the risk to get the 5%-6% votes that the BJP will bring in.'

The Good Samaritan Techie

The Good Samaritan Techie

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

From providing food and succour to pavement dwellers to helping the elderY in times of need, Dinesh Saravanan has been a godsend to the needy.

Soorarai Pottru review

Soorarai Pottru review

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Soorarai Pottru HELD A Ganesh Nadar'S attention till the last frame.

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

An informal group of volunteers from the same school in Ahmednagar come together to pool resources, prepare food, serve the needy.

Puja, idli-sambhar, vadai for Kamala Harris

Puja, idli-sambhar, vadai for Kamala Harris

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Thulasenthirapuram and Painganadu villages in Tamil Nadu celebrate their daughter's victory.

When Modi called Ponmariappan

When Modi called Ponmariappan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Ponmariappan, who has been running a free library at his hair-cutting salon in Tamil Nadu, was featured on Mann Ki Baat on October 25.

Why gig economy jobs are growing

Why gig economy jobs are growing

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'In the current scenario e-commerce delivery is flourishing, driving demand.'

How I lost my job

How I lost my job

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'During the pandemic, thousands of IT employees have lost their jobs.' 'Many of those who still have their jobs fear that they will lost it any moment.'

'BJP's invisible hand keeps AIADMK together'

'BJP's invisible hand keeps AIADMK together'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The BJP wants an AIADMK government so that they can implement their policies.' 'All the policies implemented in UP are being implemented in Tamil Nadu.'

'AIADMK is not keen on BJP'

'AIADMK is not keen on BJP'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'The AIADMK gets votes from all sections of the minorities.' 'By aligning with the BJP the AIADMK stands to lose that vote'

'OPS never said he wanted to become CM'

'OPS never said he wanted to become CM'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'OPS did not back off.' 'He wanted transparency and he got it.'

'Both EPS and OPS will probably pull back'

'Both EPS and OPS will probably pull back'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'Both are mature enough to realise that a break will not benefit either of them and both will be losers'

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Online teaching requires a new set of skills to be acquired by the teacher.' 'These skills are not like foot sizes or height which can't be improved, but are like muscles which can be developed with some practice.'

'What is the point of attending Parliament?'

'What is the point of attending Parliament?'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'It is undemocratic and shows fascist tendencies.'

'They want to do away with NGOs'

'They want to do away with NGOs'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'Amendments in the past have created fear. This will take it further.'

'If UP does anything against CrPC, it will be invalid'

'If UP does anything against CrPC, it will be invalid'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'It shows that they cannot manage the situation with the forces in their hand.'

'You cannot judge and hang on a TV channel'

'You cannot judge and hang on a TV channel'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'It has everything to do with TRPs.' 'It is a potboiler as Bollywood stars are involved.'

How 2 housewives run a Rs 2 crore company

How 2 housewives run a Rs 2 crore company

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Nisha Gupta and Guddi Thapliyal set up Geek Monkey with an investment of Rs 1.5 lakh. Today it's worth Rs 2 crores.

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'You have to get past the phobia that Math is difficult.' 'The brain is exercising when you do arithmetic.'

A Congress MP's lesson for Rahul: Remember names

A Congress MP's lesson for Rahul: Remember names

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com recalls how Kanyakumari MP H Vasanthakumar, the first parliamentarin to die of Covid-related complications, would address his constituents by their names, making it a point to ask after their work and family.

'I am celebrating this new India'

'I am celebrating this new India'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'India is an amazing country.'

Newsroom to rasoi: A couple's survival story

Newsroom to rasoi: A couple's survival story

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Hemangi and Prashant Nakwe's vegetarian thaali business is keeping them busy in the lockdown.

The soldier who played a soldier

The soldier who played a soldier

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Putting your life at stake defending your motherland is the best feeling you can get.'

'We are trying to give migrant workers more bargaining power'

'We are trying to give migrant workers more bargaining power'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Our clients need business. For business you need workers and so we decided to help'

'This is the right time to give the Bharat Ratna to him'

'This is the right time to give the Bharat Ratna to him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Nobody has Dhoni's record of championship in three formats.' 'Every cricketer, every Indian, will agree to that.'

Want to get hired? Some tips for you

Want to get hired? Some tips for you

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'Working from home is stressful as there is a blur between personal and professional space.' 'We should not overdo the follow up and checking.'

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Not one single, but multiple trials are there to quote. However, these will be published as scientific manuscripts.' 'This includes integrative as well as standalone approaches in Covid mitigation.'

'Freshers should be curious, willing to learn'

'Freshers should be curious, willing to learn'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'We are looking for ability to work in a global matrix organisation -- the ability to deal with ambiguity, flexibility to work in a changing environment, willingness to learn and be curious.'

WFH: Be Adaptable. Be Flexible

WFH: Be Adaptable. Be Flexible

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'People are quite productive while they work from home.' 'The sooner we accept the new normal, the better it is.'

What Veerappan's daughter plans to do in BJP

What Veerappan's daughter plans to do in BJP

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'I was invited to join the BJP, and I felt respected when they called me.'

'I have never seen police beat people'

'I have never seen police beat people'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'I have many times bought meals for the accused, and the police pay for it.'

'Buy a plate. Fill a plate'

'Buy a plate. Fill a plate'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'Each plate sold sponsors 250 meals for a worker's family.' 'Our goal is to provide 100,000 meals within the next month.'

'I could hear them beating up Beniks and Jayaraj'

'I could hear them beating up Beniks and Jayaraj'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

What really happened in Sathankulam, where the father-son duo of Jayaraj and Beniks died in an alleged case of police brutality, a case that has shocked India?

'Private hospitals will loot patients'

'Private hospitals will loot patients'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'The government allowed private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients, so it should pay.'

Post Lockdown: What Offices Must Do!

Post Lockdown: What Offices Must Do!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Everyone is confused, lost, worried and unsure about the future.' 'Regular communication from the owners or leaders will keep anxiety at bay for employees.'

'Business should catch up fairly soon'

'Business should catch up fairly soon'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'It may be a bit slow to start, but all are eager to get back into action.'

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