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Shobha Warrier

Shobha Warrier has extensively covered the Sabarimala issue for Rediff.com. She is the author of His Days with Bapu: Gandhi's Personal Secretary Recalls among several books. You can e-mail the author at shobhaw@rediff.co.in

Stories by SHOBHA WARRIER

'If We Want India To Be A Source Of New Ideas...'

'If We Want India To Be A Source Of New Ideas...'

Rediff.com   1 days ago

'Despite being a software powerhouse, we're not producing proportionate original IP, frameworks, or global tech products originating in India.'

'We Want World-Class Innovation, But...'

'We Want World-Class Innovation, But...'

Rediff.com   2 days ago

'...hesitate to support the risk-taking it requires.'

'In All Investigations They Will Blame The Pilot'

'In All Investigations They Will Blame The Pilot'

Rediff.com   5 days ago

'They will cover up the failures of all the others.'

'Same Type Of Accidents Happen Again And Again'

'Same Type Of Accidents Happen Again And Again'

Rediff.com   5 days ago

'Other than blaming the pilot, there is zero accountability.'

'How Can You Condemn Dreamliner For One Accident?'

'How Can You Condemn Dreamliner For One Accident?'

Rediff.com   5 days ago

'Look at the number of flights the aircraft has done. Look at the number of airlines which are using it.'

'Landing Gear Extended Is Human Error'

'Landing Gear Extended Is Human Error'

Rediff.com   5 days ago

'It is an indication that they had forgotten to retract the landing gear. That causes heavy drag, and you cannot accelerate or gain height too fast with a hanging gear.'

'I Expect More Disasters To Happen'

'I Expect More Disasters To Happen'

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2025

'Even one accident can cause problems for the entire coastal system.'

'For The First Time, We Will Be Able To Say A Particular Caste Is More Backward Than The Other'

'For The First Time, We Will Be Able To Say A Particular Caste Is More Backward Than The Other'

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2025

'For the first time in this country, perhaps the first time anywhere, we are going to use backwardness index.' 'It is a fundamental shift in the discourse in the country's social justice.'

Indian Scientists Make Weather History

Indian Scientists Make Weather History

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2025

'Nobody asked us to work on this. It was on our own that we decided to embark on this journey.'

'Declare Vizhinjam Shipwreck A National Disaster'

'Declare Vizhinjam Shipwreck A National Disaster'

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2025

'It concerns the sea and the security of the nation. What has happened is a big tragedy.'

'Caste Census Will Split Hindus'

'Caste Census Will Split Hindus'

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2025

'It will split people and create caste clashes. Unity of people will be affected for the time being.'

'I Warned Christians That A Church Bill Would Come Soon'

'I Warned Christians That A Church Bill Would Come Soon'

Rediff.com   29 May 2025

The Web portal of the Organiser, the RSS mouthpiece, published an article (withdrawn later) that the Christian community holds many acres of land, far more than Waqf property.'

'Caste Census Will Divide People'

'Caste Census Will Divide People'

Rediff.com   27 May 2025

'They are going to create so many nations within one nation.' 'If you do this exercise without a clear vision, it will have far reaching repercussions. It will end up in disaster and that will be dangerous.'

'Nothing Wrong If We Rewrite The Constitution'

'Nothing Wrong If We Rewrite The Constitution'

Rediff.com   20 May 2025

'The time has come to have a relook at the Constitution as every document has a shelf life.'

'Pope Leo Greeted People With A Namaste'

'Pope Leo Greeted People With A Namaste'

Rediff.com   17 May 2025

'We had prepared tapioca and crabs for him, and he enjoyed the Kerala cuisine thoroughly.'

'They Don't Want To Hear The Word Waqf'

'They Don't Want To Hear The Word Waqf'

Rediff.com   15 May 2025

'So, they have taken away the word Waqf from the Bill.' 'It will now be known as the UMEED Act.'

When Pope Leo XIV Visited Kerala

When Pope Leo XIV Visited Kerala

Rediff.com   13 May 2025

'I remember our priests saying that he liked sea food. So, they cooked sea food for him without masala and spice.' 'It seems he enjoyed Kerala food very much.'

Why Are Children So ANGRY, AGGRESSIVE?

Why Are Children So ANGRY, AGGRESSIVE?

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2025

'The earlier a child is given a smartphone, the worst it becomes when they are 17, 18.' 'Every year you delay in giving a smartphone to child, the outcome becomes better.' 'The behavioural changes that are very specific to smartphones are aggression and anger.'

'Zero-For-Zero Tariff Is Best Medicine For India'

'Zero-For-Zero Tariff Is Best Medicine For India'

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2025

'No retaliatory tariffs now. You can retaliate after a few months.' 'Today, there is no need to retaliate because it is a question of long term benefits.'

'Trump's Trade War's Main Target Is China'

'Trump's Trade War's Main Target Is China'

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2025

'April 9 announcement of slapping a 125% tariff on Chinese goods has brought the focus back to China, making this new phase feel like a repeat of the original conflict.'