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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

'How does stoning us help their cause?'

'How does stoning us help their cause?'

Rediff.com   16 May 2018

For the father of Chennai youth killed in stonethrowing in Srinagar, questions and memories are all that remain.

After 170 men, she is Salem's first woman collector

After 170 men, she is Salem's first woman collector

Rediff.com   4 May 2018

Rohini Bhajibhakare won't waste a moment on this statistic because she has far more important things to do.

Have you heard of Zentangle?

Have you heard of Zentangle?

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2018

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

Sterlite protest: Villagers versus Anil Agarwal

Sterlite protest: Villagers versus Anil Agarwal

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2018

Villagers have been protesting against the Sterlite factory since February 12, with an effigy of Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal as the backdrop. More than 75 days hence, the dharna continues, the summer vacation seeing children joining the protest.

RARE PIX of Sridevi

RARE PIX of Sridevi

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2018

'In spite of her superstar status, she was always polite and soft spoken.'

When Cauvery lost out to Cricket

When Cauvery lost out to Cricket

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2018

Cauvery matters to Chennai-ites, but not at the cost of cricket, or its home team, or its favourite captain, reports A Ganesh Nadar after watching Tuesday night's zinger of a game between CSK and KKR.

DMK's Cauvery bandh evokes partial success in TN

DMK's Cauvery bandh evokes partial success in TN

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2018

Thursday's Opposition-sponsored bandh did not bring Tamil Nadu to a standstill.

The hero who drove the burning truck

The hero who drove the burning truck

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2018

Sajid Khan drove a burning petrol tanker for 5 km, averting a major disaster.

Racing car driver AND pilot: Meet India's fastest woman

Racing car driver AND pilot: Meet India's fastest woman

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

Sneha Sharma is shattering speed and societal barriers.

37 years on, Netaji's soldier awaits his pension

37 years on, Netaji's soldier awaits his pension

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

A man who was ready to die for the country in his youth waits for his government to recognise his sacrifice and pay him his due in his old age.

'In a matlabi industry, Sridevi was a loving person'

'In a matlabi industry, Sridevi was a loving person'

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2018

'What I really liked about her is that she respected our profession. She gave artists their due. She treated us like important people.' Make-up artist Ojas Rajani looks back at his experience with Sridevi.

India must reject once in 5 years polls

India must reject once in 5 years polls

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

'Elections, my friends, are a boon for the Indian people.' 'That is the only time our high and mighty leaders are accessible to the masses.' 'So don't ruin that by agreeing to once-in-5-years elections,' argues A Ganesh Nadar.

Kanyakumari fishermen up in arms over port's location

Kanyakumari fishermen up in arms over port's location

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2018

The Centre has zeroed in on Kovalam village in Kanyakumari district for a new port, but fishermen's protests could derail this plan.

15 fishermen trapped in Iran: Is Sushma Swaraj listening?

15 fishermen trapped in Iran: Is Sushma Swaraj listening?

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2018

The boat's Arab owner says he has paid the fine of Rs 29.5 lakhs, but the Iranians now want parking fees. As the Arab-Persian standoff continues, the Indian fishermen's families live in a state of limbo.

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

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

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2018

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

50 days after Ockhi, families wait for a miracle

50 days after Ockhi, families wait for a miracle

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2018

Picking up the pieces is not going to be easy for the families of the missing fishermen. More than the compensation, what they seek is closure, discovers A Ganesh Nadar in Kanyakumari, one of the districts worst affected by the cyclone fury.

'He will lose his deposit in all 234 seats'

'He will lose his deposit in all 234 seats'

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2018

Everybody in Tamil Nadu, it seems, has an opinion on superstar Rajinikanth entering politics. A Ganesh Nadar presents a cross-section of views on the actor's chances in the electoral arena.

Why Tamilians will vote for Rajinikanth

Why Tamilians will vote for Rajinikanth

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2017

Rajinikanth will win the elections whenever they are held, predicts A Ganesh Nadar.

Restaurateur Riyaz Amlani: The fire is a wakeup call

Restaurateur Riyaz Amlani: The fire is a wakeup call

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2017

'Loss of property can be compensated but loss of lives cannot be,' says the well known restaurateur.

AIADMK loses RK Nagar, can it face 18 bypolls?

AIADMK loses RK Nagar, can it face 18 bypolls?

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2017

Looming before it is a court case filed by 18 legislators dismissed by the speaker, challenging his decision and pointing out that in a similar situation 12 members of the O Panneerselvam faction were not dismissed, reports A Ganesh Nadar.