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He wants to dispel the darkness of rural Bihar

He wants to dispel the darkness of rural Bihar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Many places in Bihar face 20-hour power cuts everyday. Nearly half of rural Bihar has not even been electrified. But if Gyanesh Pandey has his way, the entire state will light up in the next few years. He shares his plans with 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

In TN, Rajapaksa's friend seeks a second chance

In TN, Rajapaksa's friend seeks a second chance

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

A Ganesh Nadar visits Ramanathapuram in poll-bound Tamil Nadu and meets Congress MLA K Hasan Ali, whom his opponents dub as 'traitor' for being a friend to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse.

A cardiogram in your mobile now a reality

A cardiogram in your mobile now a reality

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Device developed by an Indian based in Singapore can warn of a potential heart attack eight hours before. Ganesh Nadar reports.

Differing voices in P Chidambaram's Sivaganga

Differing voices in P Chidambaram's Sivaganga

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

A Ganesh Nadar visits Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's Sivaganga constituency in poll bound Tamil Nadu, and tries to gauge its multi-layered political atmosphere.

IN PHOTOS: A holy shrine that teaches the spirit of peace

IN PHOTOS: A holy shrine that teaches the spirit of peace

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

A Ganesh Nadar visits the Peace Pagoda of the World at Vaishali in Bihar and gets spellbound by the message of peace and tranquility.

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.

'Hindu pride doesn't work in Tamil Nadu'

'Hindu pride doesn't work in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'"Pakistan will come and bite you" doesn't work here.'

'Buy a plate. Fill a plate'

'Buy a plate. Fill a plate'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'Each plate sold sponsors 250 meals for a worker's family.' 'Our goal is to provide 100,000 meals within the next month.'

IN PHOTOS: A holy shrine that teaches the spirit of peace

IN PHOTOS: A holy shrine that teaches the spirit of peace

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

A Ganesh Nadar visits the Peace Pagoda of the World at Vaishali in Bihar and gets spellbound by the message of peace and tranquility.

'Sasikala's arrival won't impact AIADMK'

'Sasikala's arrival won't impact AIADMK'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

'Our party cadre does not want her in the party.'

MUST READ: Shivering and hungry, on the streets of Delhi

MUST READ: Shivering and hungry, on the streets of Delhi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

While most of us huddle in our beds with multiple woollens during the wintry night, there are people struggling to survive on Delhi's bitterly cold streets. A Ganesh Nadar and Priyanka report

Kattrin Mozhi Review: Jyotika shines

Kattrin Mozhi Review: Jyotika shines

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Watching a remake is not always fun, but Jyotika excels in the role made famous by Vidya Balan in Tumhari Sulu, feels A Ganesh Nadar.

India's booming salute for fallen soldiers

India's booming salute for fallen soldiers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

In an unusual pilgrimage, A Ganesh Nadar visits a war memorial that doesn't allow us to forget the sacrifices of India's martyrs.

Even Narendra Modi needs Rajinikanth!

Even Narendra Modi needs Rajinikanth!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

'Rajinikanth has fans in every political party. They will not change their mind because the BJP prints posters of him with Modi.'

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.

'2015 floods paralysed us for a week, Vardah scared us for a few hours'

'2015 floods paralysed us for a week, Vardah scared us for a few hours'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits Pallikaranai, once a marshland and now a bustling neighbourhood. The effect of Cyclone Verdah is startling on an area that was once a water body and now has been built over.

Al Qaeda agent? Or innocent?

Al Qaeda agent? Or innocent?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Mohammad Niaz, a native of Tamil Nadu, was arrested in Paris in May, accused of being a member of Al Qaeda. Helpless family members don't know whom to approach or what to do to get him released. A Ganesh Nadar reports from Madurai.

'Devsaab's work kept him youthful'

'Devsaab's work kept him youthful'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Lyricist Sameer remembers Dev Anand.

'You will always remain our Hero, Devsaab'

'You will always remain our Hero, Devsaab'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

'Why should I give you an interview? What will you ask me that has not been asked before?' Devsaab asked A Ganesh Nadar.

'Aadukalam sees Dhanush in his best performance'

'Aadukalam sees Dhanush in his best performance'

Rediff.com31 May 2011

National Award winning director Vetrimaran talks about his film.

Unwarranted to think COVID-19 will vanish in summer: Virologist

Unwarranted to think COVID-19 will vanish in summer: Virologist

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The arrival of summer in India may have raised hopes that hot and humid weather could slow the COVID-19 progression but virologist Naga Suresh Veerapu believes that outbreak and pandemic occurrences often do not follow seasonality.

Review: Dam 999 will bore you to death

Review: Dam 999 will bore you to death

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

The Tamil Nadu government banned Dam 999, claiming that the film was about the contentious issue of Mullaperiyar dam and delivered a message in favour of Kerala.

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'It's a natural alliance and this alliance has been has been formed without compromising the core ideology of the AIADMK.'

HEROES of 26/11: Some hailed and feted, others forgotten

HEROES of 26/11: Some hailed and feted, others forgotten

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Several police inspectors went beyond their call of duty and stepped into the firing line to save others when terror struck the heart of Mumbai three years ago. Ganesh A Nadat meets some of them -- those who were hailed as heroes and those who were forgotten.

Meet the richest candidate in Kerala

Meet the richest candidate in Kerala

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Biju Ramesh's campaign may be different from what voters in Kerala are used to. But he is determined to do things his way... or rather, Amma's way.

Why did 100 whales get beached in Tuticorin?

Why did 100 whales get beached in Tuticorin?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com spends a day at the Manapaddu beach in Tuticorin where nearly 100 whales were mysteriously beached and many died despite the best efforts of the fishermen and authorities.

At 102, she won and lost the polls, but wants to contest the next

At 102, she won and lost the polls, but wants to contest the next

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

A Ganesh Nadar meets Thadagati, the 102-year-old woman who had contested, won and then lost the panchayat elections in her village

A place for beer, bad food and lovely memories

A place for beer, bad food and lovely memories

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

A Ganesh Nadar mourns the demise of Sea View, his favourite restaurant and a part of his most endearing moments and quirky memories

A place for beer, bad food and lovely memories

A place for beer, bad food and lovely memories

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

A Ganesh Nadar mourns the demise of Sea View, his favourite restaurant and a part of his most endearing moments and quirky memories

'Dhanush has become an adult with Aadukalam'

'Dhanush has become an adult with Aadukalam'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Director Vetrimaran talks about making his Tamil movie.

For many Lankan refugees, Tamil Nadu is the home they know

For many Lankan refugees, Tamil Nadu is the home they know

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits a refugee camp for Lankan Tamils in Ramanathapuram and finds out why many are reluctant to return home after the war ended in the island country.

India doesn't have enough teachers

India doesn't have enough teachers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

India is also short of about a thousand colleges.

'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.

View: Rajiv Gandhi's killers deserve to die. Hang them!

View: Rajiv Gandhi's killers deserve to die. Hang them!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

India is already perceived to be a soft State by terrorists. Let us not confirm that fact, fumes A Ganesh Nadar

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.

A saviour in drought-hit Tamil Nadu

A saviour in drought-hit Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 May 2017

When faced with problems, this IAS officer came up with innovative solutions.

'After Rs 5000 bribes, no one will vote for Rs 200'

'After Rs 5000 bribes, no one will vote for Rs 200'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Tamil Nadu's political parties may be regretting their earlier tactics of bribing voters and buying votes. A Ganesh Nadar finds out why

No-nonsense EC makes TN polls a drab affair

No-nonsense EC makes TN polls a drab affair

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

With the Election Commission keeping a hawk's eye on affairs, the usually flamboyant campaigning for Tamil Nadu polls has turned somewhat colourless, finds A Ganesh Nadar

TN poll jackpot: Gold, cash, houses and then some...

TN poll jackpot: Gold, cash, houses and then some...

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Do you want a washing machine or a fan? This question may well become the crucial factor that determines which party -- the ruling DMK or the Opposition AIADMK -- wins the Tamil Nadu assembly election.