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

Kerala Elections: 'Some CPM Leaders Are Islamophobic'
Rediff.com23 hours ago

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

'Keralites Accept BJP As A Mainstream Contender For Power'
Rediff.com23 hours ago

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

'BJP Will Win A Few Seats In Kerala'
Rediff.com5 days ago

'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...

'Let's Stop Treating AI Like COVID'
Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

'It is too early to conclude that there will be a bloodbath, that there will be no...

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'
Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a...

The Gulf Dream That Led To A Palace
Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

After spending 43 years working inside Dubai's royal palace, a man from Kottakkal...

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'
Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Recently a girl who was suicidal was brought to me.' 'When I asked her what was...

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth
Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'

'Don't Get Carried Away Signing A Trade Agreement'
Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'There is a lot of euphoria in the country after a trade agreement is signed. But it is...

Meet The 'Waste Warrior' Of India!
Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Her mission: Making Mother Earth cleaner and greener!

'India Should Not Rush To Celebrate Trump's Trade Announcement'
Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'Trump says India will buy over $500 billion of US goods.' 'At present, India's annual...

Why Kerala's Twenty20 Party Joined The NDA
Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'When the prime minister and home minister promised their full support for the...

'Hindu Unity Is Not What I Am Aiming At'
Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'The Kerala of today is not the Kerala of yesterday.' 'What has seeped into this...

'AI Makes This The Most Exciting Time To Be Alive'
Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'In three years, you will have an AI model that will be smarter than the smartest...