News for 'Shobha Warrier'

Interview/Cho Ramaswamy

Interview/Cho Ramaswamy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

'I don't think Karunanidhi's problem was power sharing. The CBI was closing in on the family. It was reported that the CBI was about to grill Kanimozhi," says political analayst Cho Ramaswamy.

'Unless you sacrifice, you can't fight terror'

'Unless you sacrifice, you can't fight terror'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

'The country must learn to sacrifice some rights to fight terror. While fighting terror, you cannot have the same freedom,' says intelligence specialist Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

N Ram: 'The Constitution goes for a six'

N Ram: 'The Constitution goes for a six'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

'What is to prevent the speaker of the assembly finding somebody guilty and sentencing to death and immediately ordering execution through a warrant by the speaker?' asks The Hindu Editor-in-Chief N Ram.

'Globalisation eventually has a positive impact'

'Globalisation eventually has a positive impact'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

C K Ranganathan, chairman and managing director of Cavincare, talks about the current global economic crisis

Pickpocketing to success this Pongal!

Pickpocketing to success this Pongal!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Karthi, who plays a double role in Siruthai, talks about his experience.

A Tamil movie where Obama is the 'hero'!

A Tamil movie where Obama is the 'hero'!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Janaki Viswanathan tells Shobha Warrier about her movie Om Obama.

The manager who does funerals for abandoned bodies

The manager who does funerals for abandoned bodies

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

S Sreedhar has given a dignified final farewell to 600 abandoned bodies in the past 24 years. Continuing our series on Extraordinary Indians.

'I learnt Carnatic music as just another subject'

'I learnt Carnatic music as just another subject'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Son of a police inspector father and a music teacher mother, Pradeep Kumar talks about how tough it is to get a foothold in the Carnatic music scene without a name to back.

Directing Madhrasapattinam

Directing Madhrasapattinam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Director Vijay talks about his upcoming film Madhrasapattinam.

Adoor's first leading man

Adoor's first leading man

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

Helming a Hollywood film in India

Helming a Hollywood film in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Sohan Roy on helming a Hollywood film in India.

The life of a gigolo

The life of a gigolo

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Director Rajeev Nath is sure his next film will create controversy.

Asin on her new Tamil film and more

Asin on her new Tamil film and more

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Asin tells Shobha Warrier about her new Tamil film, life in Mumbai and her new films.

'The real issue is not privatisation'

'The real issue is not privatisation'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

'As long as the government does not want to let go of the public sector companies they will not get value for their shares and the companies will grow in such a competitive environment. It will be a national loss,' says G V Ramakrishna.

'Reservation is a storm in a teacup'

'Reservation is a storm in a teacup'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

'Political personalities use reservation as one more plank to catch votes. Their heart is not bleeding for the poor.'

Surya's brother debuts

Surya's brother debuts

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Newcomer Karthi on his first film.

'I wanted Rahman to talk in Tamil, and he did'

'I wanted Rahman to talk in Tamil, and he did'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

As A R Rahman received his Oscars at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, everyone back home was cheering -- including his older sister Reihana, who is the mother of budding music composer G V Prakash. She talks to Shobha Warrier about the excitement at home.

Sun TV blacked me out: Vaiko

Sun TV blacked me out: Vaiko

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Part two of an exclusive interview with the MDMK leader.

'For Chandralekha, the body was erotic, sensuous'

'For Chandralekha, the body was erotic, sensuous'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

An interview with Sadanand Menon, a close friend and confidant of dancer Chandralekha.

'What Was Samsung Doing For 16 Years?'

'What Was Samsung Doing For 16 Years?'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'Samsung declared they would not allow the presence of any trade union.' 'This is unacceptable as the rule of law in India permits employees to have a trade union.' 'So, the crux of the strike is this.'

Meet the creator of Aval Peyar Tamilarasi

Meet the creator of Aval Peyar Tamilarasi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Meera Kathiravan's debut is creating waves in Dubai.

Meet the creator of Abhiyum Naanum

Meet the creator of Abhiyum Naanum

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Director Radhamohan talks about his beautiful film, out this Friday.

Sameera Reddy: Tamil films made me more confident

Sameera Reddy: Tamil films made me more confident

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

The actress is enjoying her stint in Tamil cinema.

Meet Goa's bindaas heroine

Meet Goa's bindaas heroine

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Piaa gets candid about her third Tamil outing.

Santosh Sivan: Why I made Navarasa

Santosh Sivan: Why I made Navarasa

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The National-award winning director talks about what motivated him.

'Nanayam will be another landmark in my career'

'Nanayam will be another landmark in my career'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Son of veteran Tamil actor Sathyaraj, Sibiraj talks about his first negative role.

Chess is still exciting for me, says Anand

Chess is still exciting for me, says Anand

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

World champion Viswanathan Anand, who turned 40 on December 11, looks back on the year gone by and his upcoming World Championship match with Veselin Topolov.

Siddharth's inspirational journey continues

Siddharth's inspirational journey continues

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Being disabled does not mean the end of the world. Shobha Warrier narrates G J Siddharth's inspiring story.

Babusivan on his Tamil directorial debut

Babusivan on his Tamil directorial debut

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Newcomer Babusivan talks about directing the much awaited Tamil film starring popular actor Vijay.

'I've become a spokesperson for the rural woman'

'I've become a spokesperson for the rural woman'

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Actress Nandita Das talks about her choice of films and life in general, in this interview with Shobha Warrier.

'Good govt is not an accident'

'Good govt is not an accident'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

'It needs skillful work,' says T N Seshan.

Waiting for Karthi's Aayirathil Oruvan

Waiting for Karthi's Aayirathil Oruvan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

It's been a long wait for the Tamil actor who is now ready with two films.

What Microsoft whizkids do in Hyderabad

What Microsoft whizkids do in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

S Somasegar, corporate VP, Microsoft, speaks about Vista and other products that the team at IDC, Hyderabad are working on.

Watch out Nano, here comes the Shaastra

Watch out Nano, here comes the Shaastra

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

A car that only costs Rs 25,000 to produce and also doubles up as a two-wheeler.

Playing Shriya Saran's daddy

Playing Shriya Saran's daddy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Sarath Kumar on latest Tamil movie Jaggubhai.