News for 'Nadar'

Let's protect our city, say Sonakshi, Abhishek

Let's protect our city, say Sonakshi, Abhishek

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

A Ganesh Nadar joins Mumbaikars as they resolve to stand up against terror.

'I have no problem with the 'A' certificate'

'I have no problem with the 'A' certificate'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Producer S P B Charan talks about the censor board issue that his film faces.

Mumbai police: From fat to fit

Mumbai police: From fat to fit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Mumbai Police Commissioner D Shivanandan is on a mission to ensure that the law enforcers get into shape.

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.

'OPS never said he wanted to become CM'

'OPS never said he wanted to become CM'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'OPS did not back off.' 'He wanted transparency and he got it.'

'I didn't understand a word of what Obama said'

'I didn't understand a word of what Obama said'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Jillu Yadav, a police constable attached to the Railway Protection Force, was among the 26/11 heroes and survivors invited to meet President Obama at the Taj Mahal hotel.

9 killed, 10 injured in Thane building collapse

9 killed, 10 injured in Thane building collapse

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The building 'Matruchaya', built 35 years ago, collapsed on Tuesday night at Cholve village, following which rescue operations were launched by the National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade officials and civic authorities said on Wednesday.

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'Your strike rate is very important when it comes to seat-sharing.'

Dear Kamal Haasan...

Dear Kamal Haasan...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

'You have to understand the realities of Tamil Nadu politics before you decide if you want to be a politician,' A Ganesh Nadar advises the actor.

A Dane in search of his father in Tamil Nadu

A Dane in search of his father in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Casper Anderson, who was adopted when he was three years old by a couple from Denmark, is back in the land of his origin to located his roots.

Time to go, Mr Kalmadi

Time to go, Mr Kalmadi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Suresh Kalmadi's speech on Thursday night had nothing to do with what happened or did not happen at the Commonwealth Games. It was probably crafted to rescue him from all the inquiries that will hopefully begin soon after our guests leave the country.

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.

CAT 100 percentiler shares his succes mantras

CAT 100 percentiler shares his succes mantras

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

P. Manohar Anand of IIT madras is one of the eight students who aced CAT 2010 with 100 percentile. He shares his success mantras and the road ahead with Rediff.com.

Prof Joseph: Dismissal more painful than attack

Prof Joseph: Dismissal more painful than attack

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Professor T J Joseph, whose hand was chopped off on July 4, allegedly by activists of an Islamic organisation, says his dismissal from Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kerala, was more painful than the attack.

Meet Akhilesh Yadav's brains trust

Meet Akhilesh Yadav's brains trust

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Every day when Akhilesh returns after a joust with political adversaries to his Camelot, which is Lucknow's 5, Kalidas Marg, it is time to hold court with advisors and loyalists.

K P S Gill: 'If we don't wake up, such attacks will continue in Punjab'

K P S Gill: 'If we don't wake up, such attacks will continue in Punjab'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

'Border areas should be policed properly. The police at the international border with Pakistan should be well equipped.'

India's 10 richest business tycoons

India's 10 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani continues to top India's richest list, according to the Hurun India Rich List 2014.

Amma, not Chinamma, in OPS' pocket

Amma, not Chinamma, in OPS' pocket

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

OPS has impressed Chennai residents by his astute, on the scene, handling of the Cyclone Vardah aftermath.

This school provides free education to the deaf

This school provides free education to the deaf

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Balavidyalaya in Chennai is probably India's only school for the deaf that trains the child and (one) parent for free.

'How does stoning us help their cause?'

'How does stoning us help their cause?'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

For the father of Chennai youth killed in stonethrowing in Srinagar, questions and memories are all that remain.

Why BJP keeps harping on Periyar legacy in Dravidian TN

Why BJP keeps harping on Periyar legacy in Dravidian TN

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The contemporary problem with the BJP in Tamil Nadu is that it has been trying hard to package the DMK especially as anti-god and anti-Hinduism, and seeking it to link to Periyar and M Karunanidhi, and by extension to Stalin, the latter's son and successor to the party mantle. Their hope was to consolidate the perceived 'pro-god, pro-religion votes', which they saw returning to the fold post-MGR, post-Jayalalithaa. But no such substantial vote-bank existed even in Periyar's time, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ombles ignored, Obama to meet other 26/11 heroes

Ombles ignored, Obama to meet other 26/11 heroes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Tukaram Omble was the biggest hero of 26/11. He was responsible for the capture of Ajmal Kasab, that helped confirm Pakistan's role in the attacks.

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.

A village mourns, and celebrates valour

A village mourns, and celebrates valour

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com meets the family of CRPF jawan G Subramanian, who was among the 41 martyred in Pulwama.

Review: NGK is a waste of time and money

Review: NGK is a waste of time and money

Rediff.com31 May 2019

NGK -- Nandha Gopalan Kumaran is only meant for Suriya fans, feels A Ganesh Nadar.

Mukesh Ambani remains India's richest for 11th year running

Mukesh Ambani remains India's richest for 11th year running

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Ambani is also the year's biggest gainer, adding USD 9.3 billion to his wealth amid the continuing success of his Reliance Jio broadband telco service.

Sydney: No headway in murder of Indian techie

Sydney: No headway in murder of Indian techie

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Two months and a week later, the New South Wales police is clueless about Prabha Arun Kumar's killer.

'2G scam might be big but who will exploit it?'

'2G scam might be big but who will exploit it?'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

A Ganesh Nadar finds out if the 2G scam will play an important role during the assembly poll among the rural voters of Tamil Nadu.

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'There are 80 million tonnes of foodgrain in our godowns and yet, 200 million people go to bed hungry.' 'So I decided to fight hunger.'

Outside Apollo: Praying for a miracle

Outside Apollo: Praying for a miracle

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar spent Monday outside the Apollo hospital, Chennai, along with hundreds of AIADMK supporters praying for Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's health.

Why I Returned My Padma Shri

Why I Returned My Padma Shri

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'The north east people are complaining, but the BJP is not listening to our voice.'

After Arjuna, TT ace Amalraj targets top 100

After Arjuna, TT ace Amalraj targets top 100

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'I am very happy to get national recognition of my long and hard work.'

'People on their deathbeds indulge in politics'

'People on their deathbeds indulge in politics'

Rediff.com13 May 2010

'It is so invigorating, nobody gets tired of it,' says Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilisers Srikant Jena.

Art collection biz: Past, present & future

Art collection biz: Past, present & future

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

We need collectors to become brand ambassadors for more than just the Progressive artists.

India's southern-most constituency

India's southern-most constituency

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Kanyakumari has the highest per capita income in Tamil Nadu and the second highest literacy rate. There are 23 candidates the fray.

Mobile woes: 'My connection was cut for 2 days!'

Mobile woes: 'My connection was cut for 2 days!'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

We recently carried A Ganesh Nadar's account of having a cellphone connection go from bad to worse and asked readers to share similar experiences with us. Here, Deepesh Krishnan tells his story.

DMK's Cauvery bandh evokes partial success in TN

DMK's Cauvery bandh evokes partial success in TN

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Thursday's Opposition-sponsored bandh did not bring Tamil Nadu to a standstill.

AIADMK loses RK Nagar, can it face 18 bypolls?

AIADMK loses RK Nagar, can it face 18 bypolls?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Looming before it is a court case filed by 18 legislators dismissed by the speaker, challenging his decision and pointing out that in a similar situation 12 members of the O Panneerselvam faction were not dismissed, reports A Ganesh Nadar.

Managers by day, musicians by night

Managers by day, musicians by night

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

They call their band The Second Shift. Quite fitting as all seven members hold down day jobs.

The women of Chennai's Shaheen Bagh

The women of Chennai's Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

'You know the difference between being brought up by a mother and a step-mother?' 'As long as Amma was there we had nothing to fear. Now the step-mother is there and we are on the streets.'