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'Pune 4 Kashmir' to bring the two cities closer

'Pune 4 Kashmir' to bring the two cities closer

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The Commissioner of Srinagar Dr G M Kasba is scheduled to visit Pune to take the relationship between the two cities to the next level, reports A Ganesh Nadar

Darbar trailer: Rajinikanth seems to age backwards

Darbar trailer: Rajinikanth seems to age backwards

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Darbar's music, the direction, sets, props, the rest of the cast are all there with one single purpose: To make Rajinikanth look like the superstar he already is, says A Ganesh Nadar.

For livelihood, fishermen of Rameswaram risk their lives

For livelihood, fishermen of Rameswaram risk their lives

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Indian fishermen continue to wander over to Lankan waters for fishing. They face the risk of being shot at, arrested and tortured, reports A Ganesh Nadar

Rains, delay fail to dampen Advani's chariot ride

Rains, delay fail to dampen Advani's chariot ride

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Staying awake and staying dry were among the major challenges faced by the crowd at BJP leader L K Advani's rally in Madurai, discovered A Ganesh Nadar

Village neighbouring Koodankulam joins protest against N-plant

Village neighbouring Koodankulam joins protest against N-plant

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Villagers of Idinthakarai in Tamil Nadu are on a relay fast since the last one week protesting the construction of the nuclear power project in neighbouring Koodankulam. Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar spoke to the man heading the protest, S P Udaykumar.

Coming up, a unique short film

Coming up, a unique short film

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Ekanth is a psychological drama.

Extraordinary Indians: He works in India's MOST troubled zones

Extraordinary Indians: He works in India's MOST troubled zones

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Seated in his simple office in the school that he built in Pune to teach students from Kashmir, Sanjay Nahar speaks of the inspiration behind his NGO 'Sarhad', the work he is so passionately involved in and the challenges before him.

Miles away from home, Kashmir's children chase their dreams

Miles away from home, Kashmir's children chase their dreams

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Kashmiris often feel alienated from the rest of the country, but that is not true for the children of a very special school in Pune, reports 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

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.

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.

With video, this cop aims to prevent crime

With video, this cop aims to prevent crime

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Rajendra Kane is an assistant police inspector in the investigation department of the Amboli police station in suburban Mumbai. He is not like any other policeman in the force. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

'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.

Mumbai civic polls: Of gangsters and their kin

Mumbai civic polls: Of gangsters and their kin

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Mumbai has the richest Municipality in the country. And adding colour and spice to the civic polls that are to take place on February 16, are several elements from the under world. Interestingly, it is not the criminals themselves who are in the fray, but their kin. Rediff.com's Ganesh Nadar talks to some of them.

'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 feeds the hungry, now wants to house the homeless. But...

He feeds the hungry, now wants to house the homeless. But...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

For nine years, Narayanan Krishnan has served millions of meals to the mentally ill in Madurai. And he now dreams of providing a shelter to them. However, due to lack of funds the project has hit a roadblock. Ganesh Nadar reports

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

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.

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 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

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

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.

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

'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.'