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'I don't want to go back ever to Sri Lanka'

'I don't want to go back ever to Sri Lanka'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

A central team wants to know if Sri Lankan Tamils want to return to their country.

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

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.

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.

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

'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.

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.

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.

'The time has come for a single leader'

'The time has come for a single leader'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'One quiver cannot have two different kinds of arrows.' 'The party cannot progress with two leaders.'

'The government was foolish to crack down on Ramdev'

'The government was foolish to crack down on Ramdev'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

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

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

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.

Why his daughter has 'no caste, no religion'

Why his daughter has 'no caste, no religion'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'By birth, you are not superior or inferior to anyone.' 'There are millions of people who want to have a casteless society. I am one of them.'

12 reasons behind DMK's debacle in Tamil Nadu

12 reasons behind DMK's debacle in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 May 2011

A Ganesh Nadar analyses the 12 reasons that made the DMK bite the dust in the state elections

Actress Sheena Nayyar unravels her Cover Story

Actress Sheena Nayyar unravels her Cover Story

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Getting ready for her new film, the starlet talks about her Bollywood experience.

Karunanidhi on firefighting mission in Delhi

Karunanidhi on firefighting mission in Delhi

Rediff.com3 May 2010

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.

MPs thrilled with Obama speech

MPs thrilled with Obama speech

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Members of Parliament from diverse parts of India -- from the Naxalite-affected regions to south India -- react to President Obama's speech.

26/11 hero gets memento after meeting Obama

26/11 hero gets memento after meeting Obama

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

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.

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

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.

Usha Chadaga earned a PhD at 75

Usha Chadaga earned a PhD at 75

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'You can do anything after retirement. You have to pursue it. You have to take it up as a challenge.'

Karthika: I'm the hero of Ko, along with Jiiva

Karthika: I'm the hero of Ko, along with Jiiva

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Actress Karthika talks about her upcoming Tamil movie Ko.

13/7 destroyed what poverty couldn't. Their dreams

13/7 destroyed what poverty couldn't. Their dreams

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

A Ganesh Nadar meets victims of the 13/7 triple blasts in Mumbai and tries to gauge the immeasurable damage that has been caused to their lives.

'I still have two pieces of shrapnel in my body'

'I still have two pieces of shrapnel in my body'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

His watch has stopped at 6.47 pm, the exact moment a bomb had wreaked havoc in Dadar, Mumbai, and irreversibly changed his life on July 13, Shirish Kandalgaonkar tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar

13/7: Diamonds are forever, blast scars hopefully not

13/7: Diamonds are forever, blast scars hopefully not

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Two months after he was seriously injured in the blast at Mumbai's Opera House, Manish R Mehta is back at work. Life goes on, Manish tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar, because it has to, because there is no other choice.

This TN town ALWAYS elects the winning party

This TN town ALWAYS elects the winning party

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

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

Watching Rajesh Khanna reach his height of success

Watching Rajesh Khanna reach his height of success

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

A Ganesh Nadar recalls what it was like to watch an RK movie in the theatre in the 1970s.

Rahul Gandhi seeks support in Sivaganga

Rahul Gandhi seeks support in Sivaganga

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

A Ganesh Nadar reports on a public meeting addressed by Rahul Gandhi and P Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu.

'Government has to help us'

'Government has to help us'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'During Congress rule, the government used to get both the fishermen and the boats released whenever the Sri Lankan navy apprehended them.' 'Under BJP rule, only the fishermen are being released.'

Dear Nirmalaji, let homemakers get a salary

Dear Nirmalaji, let homemakers get a salary

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Hatneihoi Hangshing, a law student from Nagaland, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

On the campaign trail with Jayalalithaa

On the campaign trail with Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

A Ganesh Nadar catches up with Jayalalithaa on her campaign trail in Tuticorin district.

Vandhaan Vendraan is all set to conquer hearts

Vandhaan Vendraan is all set to conquer hearts

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Filmmaker R Kannan talks about his new directorial venture.

How ties soured between Indian, Lankan fishermen

How ties soured between Indian, Lankan fishermen

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

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.

Where Rajnikanth's daughter becomes Mrs Kumar

Where Rajnikanth's daughter becomes Mrs Kumar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

A Ganesh Nadar scopes out the venue where Rajnikanth's daughter Soundarya is scheduled to tie the knot with Chennai-based businessman Ashwin Kumar.

Fishermen don't listen to warnings: Coast Guard

Fishermen don't listen to warnings: Coast Guard

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

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.

India, you've come a long way

India, you've come a long way

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

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.

Our alliance with Congress is strong: DMK

Our alliance with Congress is strong: DMK

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

On Tuesday, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi sought to put to rest speculation about a possible rift between his party and the Congress.