Nikita Puri And Ranjita Ganesan

Stories by Nikita Puri And Ranjita Ganesan

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2017

Nikita Puri introduces the Indian teenager who has joined the league of innovators with celestial bodies named after them.

Warriors of the fake news era

Warriors of the fake news era

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2017

'It all runs on sugar-coated lies. If I like something, I will want to believe it.'

'Is India so weak and fragile?'

'Is India so weak and fragile?'

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2017

'...that it cannot accommodate dissent and objection.' 'Are its foundations so delicate that it feels endangered even in instances outside of armed rebellions?' 'The question that needs to be asked of the political supporters of such laws is not why they are confident of the importance of the law on sedition.' 'It is instead why they are lacking in such confidence about India.'

How an auto driver impressed Anand Mahindra

How an auto driver impressed Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2017

Sunil Kumar PS had modified the back of his three-wheeler to look like a Scorpio, the popular Mahindra & Mahindra SUV. Anand Mahindra applauded this innovation by gifting him a Supro mini-van.

Beer is the future!

Beer is the future!

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2017

Urban Indians are developing a taste for freshly brewed and bottled craft beer.

The dancing legends wowing India

The dancing legends wowing India

Rediff.com   30 May 2017

Bharata Natyam legends Shanta and V P Dhananjayan discover they are a national sentation after their Vodafone ads.

'The need for a no-fly list is critical'

'The need for a no-fly list is critical'

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

'The DGCA may require airlines to install CCTV cameras on all flights and retain the footage in case of unruly behaviour.' 'Else, it would be left to individual interpretation of the involved parties.'

The 12-year-old goalie who will represent India in Russia

The 12-year-old goalie who will represent India in Russia

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Sujal Kahar is all set to represent India at the Football for Friendship tournament in Russia.

She accused Chetan Bhagat of plagiarism

She accused Chetan Bhagat of plagiarism

Rediff.com   17 May 2017

'I have a high-paying job so there's no monetary reason for the suit.' 'It just hurt so much that I couldn't ignore it anymore.'

Will goddess Kali appear among American Gods?

Will goddess Kali appear among American Gods?

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

It remains to be seen if all the gods in the Neil Gaiman book make an appearance in the televised adaptation, but at its core the show, which is streaming in India on Amazon Prime, is more significant now than ever. After all, it is the universal story of immigrants who stayed on to call America home, says Nikita Puri.

Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks

Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks

Rediff.com   13 May 2017

The American funnyman speaks to Ranjita Ganesan about his first brush with 'Hindutva trolls' and regular run-ins with Trump trolls.

How Alia Bhatt became a bankable star

How Alia Bhatt became a bankable star

Rediff.com   8 May 2017

Unlike most Bollywood kids whose careers tend to play out in fits and starts, Alia's growth has been swift and steady.

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

The decision to introduce vastu shastra as a part of the architecture curriculum at IIT-Kharagpur has polarised architects in the country. Nikita Puri reports.

Sleepless nights? Try this!

Sleepless nights? Try this!

Rediff.com   3 May 2017

Getting a good night's sleep, it seems, isn't as easy as it is made out to be.

A R Shivakumar: The man with the answer to India's water crisis

A R Shivakumar: The man with the answer to India's water crisis

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2017

Nikita Puri visits Sourabha, A R Shivakumar's pioneering eco-friendly home.

Why did Modi follow this man?

Why did Modi follow this man?

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

Akash Jain's tweet about his sister's wedding card, which features the Swachh Bharat logo, was retweeted by the Prime Minister, catapulting Jain to instant fame. And the excitement hasn't quite worn off yet.

Cheers to jugaad!

Cheers to jugaad!

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2017

Following the Supreme Court ruling against liquor being sold within 500 metres of state and national highways, the infamous Indian jugaad is in play once again. Veenu Sandhu, Nikita Puri, Ranjita Ganesan & Avishek Rakshit find out how India is coping.

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2017

Ranjita Ganesan visits The Indus Club, which is not just another old boys' club.

Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?

Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Maharashtra has a rich wealth of forts, more than any other state in the country. 'If nothing is done, some of the small forts may simply disappear in the next 50 years.'

Shree Chauhan: The woman who confronted Sean Spicer

Shree Chauhan: The woman who confronted Sean Spicer

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Waking up to death threats and abuse on the social media has become a regular occurrence for the Indian-American education advocate. Nikita Puri reports.