SHOBHA WARRIER

Shobha Warrier has been associated with Rediff from its inception and currently works as Senior Editorial Director. She is also the author of five books in English, Battlefield India: 25 years of Politricks and Economix, Dreamchasers: Entrepreneurs from the South of the Vindhyas, Dreamchaers: Women Entrepreneurs from the South of the Vindhyas, His Days with Bapu, and The Little Flower girl and Others- A diary of a journalist. Her three Malayalam short story collections include Jalavidya, Meghana and Ramakundam. She won the Lalitambika Antharjanam special award in 1996 for her book, Jalavidya. She likes talking to people and listening to their stories! You can e-mail the author at shobhaw@rediff.co.in

All stories by SHOBHA WARRIER

'A Big Battle Is Going On Within The Congress In Kerala'
Rediff.com2 hours ago

'They will have to adjust themselves to the new reality. Because if they don't...

'We Will Soon Have Another Election In Tamil Nadu'
Rediff.com1 days ago

'Even if they align with the TVK now, I don't think the AIADMK leadership will...

'Influence Of The US Is Diminishing'
Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'It was diminishing even before Trump came to power.' 'The US was at the centre of the...

'Very Bad For Global Economy If War Continues'
Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'Even if the war ends tomorrow, which is unlikely, and we go back to the pre-war status...

Tamil Nadu Election: 'AIADMK Is Trapped By BJP'
Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

'The AIADMK will lose a lot of votes simply because it is aligned with the BJP.'

Tamil Nadu Elections: 'Vijay Has Been Campaigning Very Intensely As A Christian'
Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

'Remember Vijay had never spoke of himself as a Christian when he was a film star.'...

Why Government Wanted To Rush Delimitation Bill
Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'The reason why they rushed through the bill was they wanted to avoid using the 2026...

From Kartrocket To Shiprocket: Journey Of A Unicorn
Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'More than becoming a unicorn, what truly satisfies us is seeing small businesses grow...

'DMK Holds Advantage In Tamil Nadu Polls'
Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'The AIADMK front comes second, and then the TVK.'

Kerala Elections: 'UDF Has An Edge Over LDF'
Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

'It is going to be a negative vote against the government rather than a positive vote...

'The Youth Of Kerala Believe In Modi'
Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

'Secularism or social development or social justice is no longer part of development,...

Kerala Elections: 'Some CPM Leaders Are Islamophobic'
Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

'The BJP and its allies can decide the fate of many candidates.'

'Keralites Accept BJP As A Mainstream Contender For Power'
Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

'When Narendra Modi was here, he spoke only about development and what the BJP wanted...

'BJP Will Win A Few Seats In Kerala'
Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'The BJP is pouring in money so that only BJP candidates are visible everywhere.' 'If...

'Vijay Is Not Accessible Even To His Parents'
Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'He is not accessible even to his family, his wife or his mother or his father. No...

'Delhi Leaders Can't Read The Minds Of Tamil Nadu People'
Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'The BJP is projected as a party that follows Hindu politics, talking about religion,...

'Life Support Withdrawal Is About Reducing Suffering, Not Ending Life'
Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

'Families go through turmoil at that time. There is a feeling of guilt and uncertainty,...

'Right To Die With Dignity Is A Fundamental Right'
Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

'Why can't we work towards a dignified end of the person when a cure is not possible...

The Inspiring Journey Of Sreeja, UPSC AIR 57
Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

'India is at a critical juncture in this century. I want to be a part of the diplomatic...

'Worst Gulf Crisis For Migrants In 50 Years'
Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'In India, there is this first generation migrant, say from a small village in UP. He...