As the election campaign for the 16th Lok Sabha drew to a close on Saturday, May 10, Varanasi looked like a city undergoing an exodus. According to the Election Commission guidelines, those engaged in campaign activities -- if they were not voters in the constituency, irrespective of their party or candidate affiliation -- would have to leave the city after canvassing ended. A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com takes stock as the whirlwind campaign in Varanasi ended.
Yet another achievement is added to PeeCee's growing list.
'We will ensure that every child is protected,' says Priyank Kanoongo, chairperson, NCPCR.
P Chidambaram declined to contest the Lok Sabha election, but Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar runs into the finance minister who is working hard to ensure an unlikely victory for his son Karti in Sivaganga, which Chidambaram has represented since 1984.
Hemangi and Prashant Nakwe's vegetarian thaali business is keeping them busy in the lockdown.
'The party is going through hard times. One doesn't back off when your party needs you the most. Tough people never withdraw from the race,' movie star Nagma, the Congress candidate from Meerut, UP, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar.
'Nobody has Dhoni's record of championship in three formats.' 'Every cricketer, every Indian, will agree to that.'
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa left no one in doubt about having an eye on New Delhi, at her election meeting in Tuticorin on Saturday, reports A Ganesh Nadar.
Mukesh Ambani drops from 18th in 2012 to 35th position.
Sandeep Jain hopes his actions will inspire others to do the same.
'I do spew poison against Modi and his communalism. I am deeply depressed that India is on the edge of reaching where Germany was in January 1937 when Hitler came to power through a democratic election,' Mani Shankar Aiyar tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar.
V Chinnadurai and S Swetha wanted their wedding to be memorable. So this is what they did.
Formal announcement of venture into new segment on Thursday; group's entry timely, given the demand, say experts
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.
'I have dedicated the video to the kindest people of this great nation.'
Chants of "Modi, Modi" are heard as he makes his way through the jostling crowd, showered by rose petals. A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com captures the mood at 11, Ashoka Road.
Ten billionaires including Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal are in the world's richest list.
A Ganesh Nadar marvels at the grandiose state conference of the DMK, held in Tiruchirappalli over the weekend
'People are quite productive while they work from home.' 'The sooner we accept the new normal, the better it is.'
In Rameswaram, virtually every building and wall has a banner dedicated to him.
'Even as the National Guard kept up the show of strength, safety was kept in mind.' 'Their guns were not loaded. They didn't want to scare people unless they posed a threat.'
India's 100 top billionaires have seen their fortunes increase by Rs 12,97,822 crore since March last year when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country and this amount is enough to give 13.8 crore poorest Indians a cheque for Rs 94,045 each.
S Bhagyalakshmi, an AIDS counsellor, has been "living with the HIV virus for 20 years now." She is an inspiring example of how AIDS should not stop anyone from living a fulfilling life.
The candidate is from the DMK's ruling family, and the sky is the limit -- for both expenses and expectations.
For former central information commissioner Shailesh Gandhi, the RTI Act remains a powerful ally, finds A Ganesh Nadar
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.
'People will vote for Rajinikanth without expecting any money.'
Nisha Gupta and Guddi Thapliyal set up Geek Monkey with an investment of Rs 1.5 lakh. Today it's worth Rs 2 crores.
A Ganesh Nadar visits the families of the two fishermen killed at sea by two Italian marines, who mistook them for pirates.
"Our objective of venturing into different sections of housing is to provide luxury at affordable prices and ensure quality living for all," says Ram Raheja, director and head, Architecture & Design, S Raheja Realty.
"Our objective of venturing into different sections of housing is to provide luxury at affordable prices and ensure quality living for all," says Ram Raheja, director and head, Architecture & Design, S Raheja Realty.
'The alliance led by the DMK is starting with 15% votes while the AIADMK is starting from scratch.' 'Minority votes may be crucial'
Anil Agarwal breaks into big three; Anil Ambani group out of top 10; Essar, Adani lose out to JSW, Shiv Nadar & Motherson Sumi
A man who was ready to die for the country in his youth waits for his government to recognise his sacrifice and pay him his due in his old age.
'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.'
With photographs of some of India's top political leaders, A Ganesh Nadar travelled to the interiors of Tamil Nadu to see if the common man could identify their netas.
'I am an auto driver, and I am doing my best.'
These institutes, while expensive, are a viable alternative to studying abroad.
The families of the poor fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were arrested while fishing in Iranian waters for their Saudi Arabian employers, are running on faith and compensation from the state government, reports A Ganesh Nadar
A Ganesh Nadar takes us on a trip to his hometown, Panickanadarkudieruppu, to reveal how rural Tamil Nadu celebrates the harvest festival.
