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Savera R Someshwar

Managing Editor Savera R Someshwar has covered politics for over 25 years. You can read her recent work at http://www.rediff.com/news/savera-someshwar.html You can e-mail the author at saveras@rediff.co.in

Stories by SAVERA R SOMESHWAR

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2025

Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.

'I'd Like To Think I'm The Cool Dad'

'I'd Like To Think I'm The Cool Dad'

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2025

Today, says Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, he's pretty much cruising on the parenting highway but that wasn't always the case.

Shobhaa De: 'Nari Hira Was A Superstar'

Shobhaa De: 'Nari Hira Was A Superstar'

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2024

Shobhaa De pays tribute to another legend who passed into the ages on August 23, publisher, producer and entrepreneur Nari Hira.

'My children call her Gullu Aunty'

'My children call her Gullu Aunty'

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2023

'Whenever she joined any of our family functions, she was so good, so simple.'

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

Rediff.com   22 May 2023

But the presidency of India then won't be the same, says author and columnist Shobhaa De in a no-holds-barred conversation.

'Mothers are not goddesses'

'Mothers are not goddesses'

Rediff.com   14 May 2023

'Children have to remember that we come with all our failings,' says best-selling author Shobhaa De.

Sheena Bora Trial: Is Rahul afraid of Indrani?

Sheena Bora Trial: Is Rahul afraid of Indrani?

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2022

'She seems to have disappeared off the face of the planet after telling different people different things.'

Sheena Bora Trial: More Questions Than Answers

Sheena Bora Trial: More Questions Than Answers

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2022

The living will do anything to save their lives. The dead can't defend themselves. Will Sheena Bora's good name survive her murder trial?

Sheena Bora Trial: 'There's something fishy going on'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'There's something fishy going on'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2022

When Sheena got down from his car on the evening of April 24, 2012, Rahul says she told him, "Bye. Love you. See you later."

Your Response: Summer Joy!

Your Response: Summer Joy!

Rediff.com   25 May 2022

Check out these interesting summer pictures.

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2021

'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.' 'He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove himself.' 'Yet, he channelised it all and came out with one of his best performances,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com in a fascinating conversation about the films he has made and the actors he has worked with.

Where would you 'Holiday in your Head'?

Where would you 'Holiday in your Head'?

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2021

Share your favourite travel destination with us.

'Bad behaviour will surface, it will show'

'Bad behaviour will surface, it will show'

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2021

'The biggest advantage a company has in today's day and age is its reputation.' 'When something of this nature takes place, their reputation takes a beating.'

'Abrasive behaviour is like cancer'

'Abrasive behaviour is like cancer'

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2021

'They are acutely aware of how they can use their power as a means to either continue dominating people or to get ahead.'

'Young people won't tolerate abrasive behaviour'

'Young people won't tolerate abrasive behaviour'

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2021

'Younger people have a very strong sense of what is wrong, and what is right, along with the opportunity to call out this kind of behaviour through mechanisms like social media.'

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2020

It will make you uncomfortable because you will have seen bits of this story -- or most of it -- many times, in your home or in the homes of your loved ones. And you've probably watch it pan out silently, says Savera R Someshwar.

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

'We should not think just about ourselves'

'We should not think just about ourselves'

Rediff.com   8 May 2020

'Every morning, when I had to step out, my wife would cry.' 'I would tell her that if I don't do it, many people will suffer; many people would die.'

Tell us: What's your favourite Rishi Kapoor memory?

Tell us: What's your favourite Rishi Kapoor memory?

Rediff.com   1 May 2020

Did you have a favourite song? Favourite movie? Share your Rishi Kapoor memory.

Share your memories of the incredible Irrfan Khan

Share your memories of the incredible Irrfan Khan

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2020

Tell us: What did Irrfan Khan mean to you?