When faced with problems, this IAS officer came up with innovative solutions.
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
India is also short of about a thousand colleges.
Heading to Kanyakumari? You won't regret a visit to the Thirparappu waterfalls.
A Ganesh Nadar analyses the 12 reasons that made the DMK bite the dust in the state elections
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.
Getting ready for her new film, the starlet talks about her Bollywood experience.
'Our party cadre does not want her in the party.'
A Ganesh Nadar visited Jaipur recently and came back impressed with the city's jewel --the Jal Mahal.
From coal engines and phone calls that took two days to come through, to the cellphone revolution, and scams that have become mindlessly bigger, A Ganesh Nadar on a country that has seen remarkable changes in its 64 years as a nation.
Eminent Supreme Court lawyer PP Rao says it's worrying when the apex court's instructions are defied by state governments.
Barely weeks before he turned 22, a young fisherman was shot, allegedly by the Sri Lankan navy.
Actress Karthika talks about her upcoming Tamil movie Ko.
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
Actress Amala Paul talks about her new film Deiva Thirumagal.
Even as there is strong public sentiment against reopening Sterlite's copper plant in Tamil Nadu come reports that four farmers groups have come out in support of the factory.
A Ganesh Nadar reports on a public meeting addressed by Rahul Gandhi and P Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu.
'It's a natural alliance and this alliance has been has been formed without compromising the core ideology of the AIADMK.'
A Ganesh Nadar catches up with Jayalalithaa on her campaign trail in Tuticorin district.
Ramesh Vangal and foreign investors backing him have decided to exit the Nadar community-controlled Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB).
'I had gotten through the 'A' section and was waiting at the 'B' section. It was 2.10 pm and the entire section was empty as the staff was out for lunch. What about our lunch? The security guard said I could not leave the building till my work was done.' Applying for a new passport continues to be a hassle, says A Ganesh Nadar.
Mylapore DCP V Balakrishnan's work in replanting uprooted trees has inspired local youth.
'It was a big relief to get it out of the way. Now he can concentrate on future progress.'
Ganesh Nadar records people's reactions to YS Rajshekara Reddy's death.
Relations between fishermen from India and Sri Lanka used to be friendly in the 1970s, informs S P Royappan, president of the District Country Boat Fishermen Sangam- Pamban. Pamban is a small village in Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district. Royappan has been engaged in the business of fishing for 20 years and has headed out to the sea for the last 15 years. The friendly equation between the fisher-folk of the two countries was disrupted.
'Everyone is confused, lost, worried and unsure about the future.' 'Regular communication from the owners or leaders will keep anxiety at bay for employees.'
Despite the Coast Guard's best efforts to discourage Indian fishermen from crossing into Sri Lankan waters, they continue to do so for a better catch.
Members of Parliament from diverse parts of India -- from the Naxalite-affected regions to south India -- react to President Obama's speech.
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.
Ramesh Babu has a barber shop and a booming car rental business in Bengaluru, but still prefers to cut hair so that he never forgets his humble beginnings, writes A Ganesh Nadar.
In a week from now, December 21, voters in R K Nagar in Chennai will decide who their MLA will be.
'Life has been very stressful and frustrating.'
The hits and misses of the week.
A Ganesh Nadar scopes out the venue where Rajnikanth's daughter Soundarya is scheduled to tie the knot with Chennai-based businessman Ashwin Kumar.
'The BJP wants an AIADMK government so that they can implement their policies.' 'All the policies implemented in UP are being implemented in Tamil Nadu.'
On Tuesday, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi sought to put to rest speculation about a possible rift between his party and the Congress.
During his meetings with the UPA boss and the prime minister, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader is expected to discuss two thorny issues affecting Dr Singh's government -- the 2G spectrum row involving Telecom Minister and DMK MP A Raja and the continued absence of his son M K Alagiri, the Union chemicals and fertilisers minister, from Parliament and Cabinet meetings.
