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A GANESH NADAR

A Ganesh Nadar, a journalist for a quarter of a century, is the author of two books. You can e-mail the author at ganeshnadar@rediffmail.com

Stories by A Ganesh Nadar

Dear Nirmalaji, please make cooking oil cheaper

Dear Nirmalaji, please make cooking oil cheaper

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2021

A newspaper vendor from Neknoor in Maharashtra tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Dear Nirmalaji: What I want from the Budget

Dear Nirmalaji: What I want from the Budget

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2021

A security guard in Mumbai tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman's Budget.

'With what face will the BJP seek votes in Tamil Nadu?'

'With what face will the BJP seek votes in Tamil Nadu?'

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2020

'They have been imposing Hindi on Tamil Nadu,' says DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai.

'Rajinikanth has lost credibility'

'Rajinikanth has lost credibility'

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2020

'He should not have said that he will contest irrespective of his health four weeks ago.'

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2020

'It's a natural alliance and this alliance has been has been formed without compromising the core ideology of the AIADMK.'

'Test matches are coming to Chennai after four years'

'Test matches are coming to Chennai after four years'

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2020

'The capacity of the M A Chidambaram stadium is 36,000 spectators.' 'We are hoping to get permission for seating 20-30 per cent of this capacity.'

'Rajinikanth will establish a new benchmark in politics'

'Rajinikanth will establish a new benchmark in politics'

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2020

'People will vote for Rajinikanth without expecting any money.'

Why this cop got a sudden promotion

Why this cop got a sudden promotion

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2020

'I traced 76 children within two-and-a-half months,' says Assistant Sub Inspector Seema Dhaka.

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2020

'There will be significant political traction for him. But how much, we don't know yet'

'Increase in air pollution affects Covid patients'

'Increase in air pollution affects Covid patients'

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2020

'Covid patients have infected lungs and the pollutants will further damage it.'

Why AIADMK joined forces with BJP

Why AIADMK joined forces with BJP

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2020

'In the last three to four months the BJP vote share in Tamil Nadu, which was 2.86% in 2016, has gone up to about 5%-6%.' 'The AIADMK will lose the minority votes and others who don't like the BJP and Modi.' 'The AIADMK decided to take the risk to get the 5%-6% votes that the BJP will bring in.'

The Good Samaritan Techie

The Good Samaritan Techie

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2020

From providing food and succour to pavement dwellers to helping the elderY in times of need, Dinesh Saravanan has been a godsend to the needy.

Soorarai Pottru review

Soorarai Pottru review

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2020

Soorarai Pottru HELD A Ganesh Nadar'S attention till the last frame.

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2020

An informal group of volunteers from the same school in Ahmednagar come together to pool resources, prepare food, serve the needy.

Puja, idli-sambhar, vadai for Kamala Harris

Puja, idli-sambhar, vadai for Kamala Harris

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2020

Thulasenthirapuram and Painganadu villages in Tamil Nadu celebrate their daughter's victory.

When Modi called Ponmariappan

When Modi called Ponmariappan

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2020

Ponmariappan, who has been running a free library at his hair-cutting salon in Tamil Nadu, was featured on Mann Ki Baat on October 25.

Why gig economy jobs are growing

Why gig economy jobs are growing

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2020

'In the current scenario e-commerce delivery is flourishing, driving demand.'

How I lost my job

How I lost my job

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2020

'During the pandemic, thousands of IT employees have lost their jobs.' 'Many of those who still have their jobs fear that they will lost it any moment.'

'BJP's invisible hand keeps AIADMK together'

'BJP's invisible hand keeps AIADMK together'

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2020

'The BJP wants an AIADMK government so that they can implement their policies.' 'All the policies implemented in UP are being implemented in Tamil Nadu.'

'AIADMK is not keen on BJP'

'AIADMK is not keen on BJP'

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2020

'The AIADMK gets votes from all sections of the minorities.' 'By aligning with the BJP the AIADMK stands to lose that vote'