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Shobha Warrier

Shobha Warrier has extensively covered the Sabarimala issue for Rediff.com. She is the author of His Days with Bapu: Gandhi's Personal Secretary Recalls among several books. You can e-mail the author at shobhaw@rediff.co.in

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'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

Rediff.com23 hours ago

'The Kerala BJP leadership is doing the job of clerical staff. What the boss orders, they just follow them.'

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

Rediff.com4 days ago

'I want to tell everybody there is nothing in the world that you can't do.' 'If you apply your mind, you can do anything and everything.'

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'It is the responsibility of industry to take the very bright talent whose knowledge of software engineering basics is very high, and then give them additional skills.'

'Don't Jump In Because It's Fashionable To Be An Entrepreneur'

'Don't Jump In Because It's Fashionable To Be An Entrepreneur'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'I tell young entrepreneurs if you don't have a great idea, if you don't have a good business model, don't think of a start-up.'

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Everything about farming is enjoyable and relaxing.'

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Healthcare is not an industry.' 'The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.' 'Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.' 'You have to invest in public sector hospitals.' 'You cannot hand over healthcare to the private industry.'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'

'What Was Samsung Doing For 16 Years?'

'What Was Samsung Doing For 16 Years?'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'Samsung declared they would not allow the presence of any trade union.' 'This is unacceptable as the rule of law in India permits employees to have a trade union.' 'So, the crux of the strike is this.'

'Work Is NOT Life'

'Work Is NOT Life'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'Don't get stressed if you are not able to do your work.' 'If you feel you do not have the skill or capacity to do some work, accept it.'

'Embrace AI. Embrace Digital'

'Embrace AI. Embrace Digital'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'These are the two core skill sets that are required for any job, in any profession.'

'No Company Should Exploit Its Employees'

'No Company Should Exploit Its Employees'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'A person is supposed to do 40 to 42 hours of work a week.' 'If a person is working more that, it is exploitation.' 'And it is because of this exploitation that employees experience stress which affects their mental health.' 'Sometimes it even leads to ending their lives. It is very unfortunate.'

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Not even in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a book one day.'

'Why Are People Willing To Suffer For A Government Job?'

'Why Are People Willing To Suffer For A Government Job?'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'When I asked whether they would choose a government job that offered Rs 30,000 a month or a private job that offered them Rs 3 lakh a month, without exception, everybody said, "I would rather have the government job!"'

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'Kamala likes south Indian food.' 'She likes a special rasam which her husband also likes, she likes coconut rice, she likes puri aloo...'

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'In Parliament, he was the one person who stood for democracy and secularism even when the principal Opposition party was not very forthright in taking on the BJP and RSS.'

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'Unfortunately, most of our students use AI to replace knowledge when they should be using the AI tools to enhance their knowledge.' 'I am sorry to say, even those students who have opted to study AI have no idea what AI is.'

6 Questions To Ask Before Making A Career Choice

6 Questions To Ask Before Making A Career Choice

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'How many jobs will be created when you complete your course?' 'How many people will compete with you?' 'What is the minimum and maximum salary you can expect?' 'Which are the companies that will offer you a job?' 'What skills do you have to develop?' 'How long will it sustain?'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.' 'This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society'

'Women Are Exploited In All Political Parties'

'Women Are Exploited In All Political Parties'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'While some women allow themselves to be exploited so that they can climb up the ladder, there are many voiceless and silent people who get exploited by men in powerful positions.'

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'It was specifically mentioned in the Gadgil Committee report that this particular area where the colossal landside happened now should be in the Environmentally Sensitive Area under Zone 1.' 'Zone 1 is the most important and ecologically sensitive area, and that it has to be protected entirely.' 'At least 90% of the Wayanad disaster is man-made.'

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