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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

'Dance is my love, my mistress, my passion'

'Dance is my love, my mistress, my passion'

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2016

Astad Deboo on the sweat and toil behind the beauty and elegance of his dance.

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits the latest pilgrimage site in Chennai: J Jayalalitha's final resting place.

Chennai: The day after Vardah struck

Chennai: The day after Vardah struck

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

Thanks to the untiring work of civic workers, most of the roads are operational. Also, power supply and Internet have been restored.

'The party will be remote controlled by Modi'

'The party will be remote controlled by Modi'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

'Did you not see it on TV?' 'He blessed Sasikala and comforted OPS.'

A month later no change: ATMs shut, long lines at banks

A month later no change: ATMs shut, long lines at banks

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar takes a tour of banks in a Chennai suburb and finds that nothing has changed in one month since demonetisation.

'She always wanted to do the right thing, the right way'

'She always wanted to do the right thing, the right way'

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2016

Sunil Paliwal is managing director of Aavin, the highly successful milk cooperative of the Tamil Nadu government. He has worked with J Jayalalithaa for 12 years. He pays tribute to the departed leader.

Citizen speak: What 'Amma' meant to them

Citizen speak: What 'Amma' meant to them

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2016

Two devoted J Jayalalithaa followers speak of what the TN chief minister meant to them.

Sea of humanity bids goodbye to Jaya

Sea of humanity bids goodbye to Jaya

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar, mingles with the unceasing flow of people outside Rajaji Hall in Cjhennai, that come for one last look at J Jayalalithaa.

Outside Apollo: Praying for a miracle

Outside Apollo: Praying for a miracle

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar spent Monday outside the Apollo hospital, Chennai, along with hundreds of AIADMK supporters praying for Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's health.

'HIV does not mean life is over'

'HIV does not mean life is over'

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2016

S Bhagyalakshmi, an AIDS counsellor, has been "living with the HIV virus for 20 years now." She is an inspiring example of how AIDS should not stop anyone from living a fulfilling life.

Why govt stopped co-op banks from changing 500/1,000 notes

Why govt stopped co-op banks from changing 500/1,000 notes

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2016

'Some co-operative banks are dominated by politicians and were reportedly being used to launder Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.'

'Poor people are suffering the most'

'Poor people are suffering the most'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2016

Demonetisaton has left many daily wage earners scrambling for a living.

Why can't Veronica and Malini be friends?

Why can't Veronica and Malini be friends?

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2016

'I don't like any boy.' 'I want to be with Malini,' says Veronica.

'All we need is cash!'

'All we need is cash!'

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2016

Day Two after the banks reopened following the prime minister's demonitisation announcement, the scenario remained just as chaotic as Day One, reports A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.

'My hard-earned money is useless'

'My hard-earned money is useless'

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

'Which is the line for depositing money?' 'Which is the line for changing money?' 'Which is the line for withdrawing money?'

'For the retail business, the rest of the month is finished'

'For the retail business, the rest of the month is finished'

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2016

'My turnover is in crores. I am not going to sit down with IT officials, explaining where I got the notes from.' 'I would rather wait a few days for business to come back to normal.'

The fish that chose Trump

The fish that chose Trump

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2016

It came as a surprise when an Indian NGO said it would announce the winner of the US presidential elections a day before E-day.

'My deivam has to come home'

'My deivam has to come home'

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2016

As doctors treat Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, a different daily drama takes place outside the Apollo Hospitals gates.

He's fascinated by white-collar crimes!

He's fascinated by white-collar crimes!

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2016

'There is much scope for ingenuity and inventiveness, and the stakes are very high.'

'It's a sad day for democracy when states flout SC's orders'

'It's a sad day for democracy when states flout SC's orders'

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2016

Eminent Supreme Court lawyer PP Rao says it's worrying when the apex court's instructions are defied by state governments.