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Running around in circles for Jayalalithaa's freebies

Running around in circles for Jayalalithaa's freebies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

No one in the Tamil Nadu government really seems to know much about its flagship freebie scheme, discovers A Ganesh Nadar

Mumbai police gears up for 26/11 anniversary

Mumbai police gears up for 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Warning that the terrorists are educated and sophisticated, Mumbai Police Commissioner D Sivanandan said the city police have many quick-response teams ready to thwart another 26/11-style terror attack.

Church support to Koodankulam N-plant protests raises eyebrows

Church support to Koodankulam N-plant protests raises eyebrows

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

It has been three weeks since villagers in Tamil Nadu's Idinthakarai have been on relay fast protesting the construction of the Koodankulam nuclear plant. A Ganesh Nadar reports from ground zero

Nothing to fear, Koodankulam will be a success, assures Kalam

Nothing to fear, Koodankulam will be a success, assures Kalam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2011

Dr Kalam assures the protestors and the country that the technology used in the Koodankulam nuclear project is the best in the world, and tries to allay the fears of the villagers over its safety arrangements, reports A Ganesh Nadar.

For livelihood, fishermen of Rameswaram risk their lives

For livelihood, fishermen of Rameswaram risk their lives

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Indian fishermen continue to wander over to Lankan waters for fishing. They face the risk of being shot at, arrested and tortured, reports A Ganesh Nadar

Rains, delay fail to dampen Advani's chariot ride

Rains, delay fail to dampen Advani's chariot ride

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Staying awake and staying dry were among the major challenges faced by the crowd at BJP leader L K Advani's rally in Madurai, discovered A Ganesh Nadar

Village neighbouring Koodankulam joins protest against N-plant

Village neighbouring Koodankulam joins protest against N-plant

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Villagers of Idinthakarai in Tamil Nadu are on a relay fast since the last one week protesting the construction of the nuclear power project in neighbouring Koodankulam. Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar spoke to the man heading the protest, S P Udaykumar.

Extraordinary Indians: He works in India's MOST troubled zones

Extraordinary Indians: He works in India's MOST troubled zones

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Seated in his simple office in the school that he built in Pune to teach students from Kashmir, Sanjay Nahar speaks of the inspiration behind his NGO 'Sarhad', the work he is so passionately involved in and the challenges before him.

Miles away from home, Kashmir's children chase their dreams

Miles away from home, Kashmir's children chase their dreams

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Kashmiris often feel alienated from the rest of the country, but that is not true for the children of a very special school in Pune, reports A Ganesh Nadar

Manipuri team appeals to Hazare for help in lifting blockade

Manipuri team appeals to Hazare for help in lifting blockade

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Following a Manipuri delegation's appeal Anna Hazare may involve himself in finding a solution to the state's problems, reports A Ganesh Nadar from Pune

MPs thrilled with Obama speech

MPs thrilled with Obama speech

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Members of Parliament from diverse parts of India -- from the Naxalite-affected regions to south India -- react to President Obama's speech.

Review: Mod is only for Ayesha Takia fans

Review: Mod is only for Ayesha Takia fans

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Out of 12 reels, 10 are focused on Ayesha in the film.

26/11 hero gets memento after meeting Obama

26/11 hero gets memento after meeting Obama

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The man who displayed exemplary presence of mind on that horrific night two years ago was clearly happy he had the presence of mind on Saturday to get a memento of his meeting with President Obama.

'What he couldn't do when alive, he did with his death'

'What he couldn't do when alive, he did with his death'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

For fisherman A Sekar's grieving parents in a coastal village in Tamil Nadu, no answers are forthcoming as to why their son's tiny fishing boat was fired upon by the US navy off Dubai. A Ganesh Nadar reports from Thoppuvalasai on the tragedy

TN land grab crackdown: A man who got his plot back

TN land grab crackdown: A man who got his plot back

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Six months after Kamaraj Thevar bought property, it was encroached upon by R Arivudainambi, a local DMK leader.

Celebrating Rajesh Khanna on All India Radio

Celebrating Rajesh Khanna on All India Radio

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

When it mattered most, when it concerned the beloved Superstar of my childhood, it was Vividh Bharathi that did not let me down where all the rest failed.

13/7: A year on, confusion prevails over relief

13/7: A year on, confusion prevails over relief

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

A year of after three blasts ripped through Mumbai, some of the victims and their families have still not received complete compensation, reports A Ganesh Nadar

13/7: 'What's the point of writing about us? No one cares'

13/7: 'What's the point of writing about us? No one cares'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits the house of diamond trader Chadrakant Wanker, who was killed in the blast at Opera House in Mumbai on July 13, 2011. Resigned to fate and hopes of help, the Wankers are still at loss of words to describe their loss.

Mumbai rains deter 13/7 victim from returning to work

Mumbai rains deter 13/7 victim from returning to work

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Ramlal Musai Yadav survived the 2011 Mumbai blast but was badly injured thereby preventing him from going to work. But now Yadav wants to get back to work to help his wife who has been supporting the family with her meager income. A Ganesh Nadar reports

'BJP will not dare try anything in Karnataka'

'BJP will not dare try anything in Karnataka'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

'They know the people of Karnataka will not accept it.'

13/7 took away his legs, but not his will to stand again

13/7 took away his legs, but not his will to stand again

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar meets a victim of last year's deadly triple blasts in Mumbai who lost both his legs in the terrible incident. But the irreparable injury, coupled with financial crises, has not dented his spirit of responsibility.

Where Rajnikanth's daughter becomes Mrs Kumar

Where Rajnikanth's daughter becomes Mrs Kumar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

A Ganesh Nadar scopes out the venue where Rajnikanth's daughter Soundarya is scheduled to tie the knot with Chennai-based businessman Ashwin Kumar.

Our alliance with Congress is strong: DMK

Our alliance with Congress is strong: DMK

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

On Tuesday, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi sought to put to rest speculation about a possible rift between his party and the Congress.

Kerala professor attack: Principal speaks out

Kerala professor attack: Principal speaks out

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Newman College Principal Dr T M Joseph describes the events leading to the tragic attack on July 4, in which a professor's hand was chopped off.

'I like to portray human values in my films'

'I like to portray human values in my films'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Filmmaker Vijay talks about his film Deiva Thirumagal that releases today.

The woman who conquered an acid attack

The woman who conquered an acid attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Thirteen years after a barbaric acid attack on her face, Shirin Juwaley has pulled herself from the brink of trauma to help other victims like her.

Extraordinary Indians: The teacher who has become an icon

Extraordinary Indians: The teacher who has become an icon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

I learnt how he brought hope into the lives of many poor children, making them believe everyday that in merit and hard work lie life's endless opportunities.

Slain Pak scribe's wish: to visit relatives in Nagpur

Slain Pak scribe's wish: to visit relatives in Nagpur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Finally the home ministry relented and agreed to grant Murtaza Rizvi a visa and he was scheduled to come to India on June 30, 2012, before fate intervened in the form of his murderer(s), reports A Ganesh Nadar

Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?

Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A district collector leads Dalits into a temple in Tamil Nadu, which is then sealed. A Ganesh Nadar finds out why.

'The government was foolish to crack down on Ramdev'

'The government was foolish to crack down on Ramdev'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Was Baba Ramdev's arrest justified or an over-reaction on the government's part? A Ganesh Nadar spoke to experts to find out their views on the development

'Pune 4 Kashmir' to bring the two cities closer

'Pune 4 Kashmir' to bring the two cities closer

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The Commissioner of Srinagar Dr G M Kasba is scheduled to visit Pune to take the relationship between the two cities to the next level, reports A Ganesh Nadar

Coming up, a unique short film

Coming up, a unique short film

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Ekanth is a psychological drama.

12 reasons behind DMK's debacle in Tamil Nadu

12 reasons behind DMK's debacle in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 May 2011

A Ganesh Nadar analyses the 12 reasons that made the DMK bite the dust in the state elections

Actress Sheena Nayyar unravels her Cover Story

Actress Sheena Nayyar unravels her Cover Story

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Getting ready for her new film, the starlet talks about her Bollywood experience.

Karthika: I'm the hero of Ko, along with Jiiva

Karthika: I'm the hero of Ko, along with Jiiva

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Actress Karthika talks about her upcoming Tamil movie Ko.

With video, this cop aims to prevent crime

With video, this cop aims to prevent crime

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Rajendra Kane is an assistant police inspector in the investigation department of the Amboli police station in suburban Mumbai. He is not like any other policeman in the force. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

This TN town ALWAYS elects the winning party

This TN town ALWAYS elects the winning party

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Will Thirunchendur once again elect a representative of the party that will eventually rule Tamil Nadu? A Ganesh Nadar tries to find out if the temple town will retain its winning streak this time

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits the latest pilgrimage site in Chennai: J Jayalalitha's final resting place.

Rahul Gandhi seeks support in Sivaganga

Rahul Gandhi seeks support in Sivaganga

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

A Ganesh Nadar reports on a public meeting addressed by Rahul Gandhi and P Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu.

On the campaign trail with Jayalalithaa

On the campaign trail with Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

A Ganesh Nadar catches up with Jayalalithaa on her campaign trail in Tuticorin district.