All stories by A GANESH NADAR
'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'
Rediff.com3 Jul 2023'I introduced her around.' 'Her first audition was for Heropanti, but she did not get it.' 'Now she is doing movies regularly.' 'After her movie releases, she always calls me to ask if I have seen the movie and if I liked the way she acted.'
'Governor is behaving in a silly manner'
Rediff.com30 Jun 2023'The governor was a senior IPS officer who should know the Constitution.'
'BJP will contest the seats we give them'
Rediff.com26 Jun 2023'In Tamil Nadu we head the NDA, the BJP is a junior partner.' 'As long as they know that, all will be well.'
Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?
Rediff.com22 Jun 2023A district collector leads Dalits into a temple in Tamil Nadu, which is then sealed. A Ganesh Nadar finds out why.
Adipurush: The Baahubali Version
Rediff.com20 Jun 2023Like in Baahubali, even here, Prabhas walks like he is doing the hop, step and jump in the Olympics. And he carries the same weapons, notices A Ganesh Nadar, viewing Adipurush in Tamil.
'BJP doesn't want DMK to support Congress'
Rediff.com15 Jun 2023'The BJP knows only one language, intimidation!'
A Wedding Where Guests Gifted Books!
Rediff.com9 Jun 2023A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com reports on a revolutionary wedding in Tamil Nadu at which guests were exhorted to gift only school books -- and got 1500 of them!
Where Rajinikanth Lives In Chennai
Rediff.com7 Jun 2023For those who want a chance to take a closer look at some of India's Cinema Greats, the AVM Heritage Museum in Vadapalani, Chennai, is a good place to start.
Finding Aaron: A Lost-And-Found Miracle
Rediff.com31 May 2023John and Tamilarasi had their newborn stolen eight years ago, and lost all hope of ever finding him. Now they have got him back, though not fully. Not yet.
'Congress won because of freebies'
Rediff.com20 May 2023'Free this and free that, and the voters were with them.'
'Modi has lost the charm he had'
Rediff.com19 May 2023'Corruption overshadowed Modi's roadshows.' 'As the BJP did not deliver any of their promises, people stopped believing him.'
Where Do Rajinikanth's Movie Props Go?
Rediff.com17 May 2023Well, they have found their home at the AVM Heritage Museum in Vadapalani, Chennai.
'BJP will not dare try anything in Karnataka'
Rediff.com13 May 2023'They know the people of Karnataka will not accept it.'
'Pawar can never be dismissed as a has-been'
Rediff.com4 May 2023'Many resignation dramas are played out to make others realise one's importance, but Sharad Pawar would not play such petty games.'
How I Solved The Bomb Blasts Case
Rediff.com11 Apr 2023'We first collected samples from all the bomb blast sites.' 'We had to find what was common among them.'
'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'
Rediff.com10 Apr 2023'Children should be told that if they receive porn on their phones they should inform their parents or teachers who should in turn contact cyber crime.'
'A governor should not be indulging in politics'
Rediff.com10 Apr 2023'The ministry of home affairs has all records of money coming in from abroad.' 'Are they saying money is coming in without their knowledge?' 'Does the governor doubt the MHA?'
'The police officer pulled out my teeth, crushed my testicles'
Rediff.com31 Mar 2023ASP Balveer Singh, IPS, is accused of torturing 5 people in custody.
'My motivation is not to make money'
Rediff.com16 Mar 2023'Kapil Sharma is a son of the soil and he represents the common man.' 'He is much more than a comedian.'
What Should Change In Indian Cricket?
Rediff.com28 Feb 2023'In India we have a lot of superstar worship.' 'If we lose a match, but Tendulkar hits a century people are happy that their star did not let them down.' 'This should change. People should support the team and the sport and not individuals.'