All stories by Ranjita Ganesan
Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew
Rediff.com26 Jun 2019'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained his friend for more than five decades.
Why so many die climbing Everest
Rediff.com19 Jun 2019Long queues near the top prolonged the wait times this year, causing oxygen tanks and physical endurance to drain on the way down. The 'traffic jams' likely contributed to the death of 11 people including three Indians.
Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?
Rediff.com1 Apr 2019She is Bollywood's favourite nutritionist. So why are some people in the medical fraternity raising red flags about Rujuta Diwekar's advice?
Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?
Rediff.com1 Mar 2019'If we keep losing such institutions, we will soon become a city and culture of short-term memory.' 'Nothing to remind us of the years gone by and eventually with nothing to remember.'
The magical lessons music can teach you
Rediff.com20 Feb 2019Musicians from across the world will gather in Goa for the Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival.
At last! A museum of Indian Cinema
Rediff.com8 Feb 2019Historically, Mumbai has been the cinema capital of India and for her to have a film museum of this kind was perhaps a natural happening.
The politics behind Ajay Singh Bisht's name changes
Rediff.com20 Nov 2018Changing the names of Uttar Pradesh cities has accelerated into a movement ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha election, notes Ranjita Ganesan.
India's first 'books village'
Rediff.com24 Dec 2017Bhilar, a strawberry farming hub in Maharashtra, has been transformed into India's first 'books village'.
Shashi Kapoor: The quiet showman
Rediff.com4 Dec 2017Shashi Kapoor, the star who made us laugh, romance and cry, passed into the ages on December 4. We look back at the often underrated actor, who reinvested all his earnings as an actor into making films and keeping the theatre he established, Prithvi Theatre, alive.
Gym Rats, please read this!
Rediff.com27 Nov 2017Taking up heavy exercise without being conditioned for it may expose one to risks like rhabdo.
A race to save the Parsis
Rediff.com27 Sep 2017From dating apps to events, the shrinking community is innovating ways to encourage the young to marry within the faith.
She's taking the fight to the tobacco companies
Rediff.com17 Aug 2017'Imagine the message it sends to people. They will think tobacco cannot be a killer because LIC is investing in it.' 'The so-called rakshak (protector) has become a bhakshak (destroyer).'
Warriors of the fake news era
Rediff.com28 Jun 2017'It all runs on sugar-coated lies. If I like something, I will want to believe it.'
'The need for a no-fly list is critical'
Rediff.com29 May 2017'The DGCA may require airlines to install CCTV cameras on all flights and retain the footage in case of unruly behaviour.' 'Else, it would be left to individual interpretation of the involved parties.'
The 12-year-old goalie who will represent India in Russia
Rediff.com19 May 2017Sujal Kahar is all set to represent India at the Football for Friendship tournament in Russia.
Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks
Rediff.com13 May 2017The American funnyman speaks to Ranjita Ganesan about his first brush with 'Hindutva trolls' and regular run-ins with Trump trolls.
How Alia Bhatt became a bankable star
Rediff.com8 May 2017Unlike most Bollywood kids whose careers tend to play out in fits and starts, Alia's growth has been swift and steady.
What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...
Rediff.com13 Apr 2017Ranjita Ganesan visits The Indus Club, which is not just another old boys' club.
Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?
Rediff.com28 Mar 2017Maharashtra has a rich wealth of forts, more than any other state in the country. 'If nothing is done, some of the small forts may simply disappear in the next 50 years.'
'Just because you didn't win, don't say EVMs were tampered'
Rediff.com27 Mar 2017'They can't be tampered with because of the very nature of the machines -- they are standalone, and not networked.' 'Also, they can't be rigged because of the kind of custodial security they are subjected to during the election process.'