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Divya Nair

Divya Nair reports on young achievers, education, health, relationships and occasionally reviews Tamil and Malayalam movies. You can e-mail the author at divyan@rediff.co.in

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CBI 5: The Brain Review

CBI 5: The Brain Review

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2022

Mammootty should sign up for an OTT series because he's too charismatic to let this be our last memory of the CBI diaries, suggests Divya Nair.

Suzhal: The Vortex Review

Suzhal: The Vortex Review

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2022

Even though each episode is about an hour long, you won't reach even blink: Divya Nair applauds Suzhal: The Vortex.

Vikram Review

Vikram Review

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2022

With ample whistle podu moments, Vikram is a macho blockbuster that shouldn't be missed, applauds Divya Nair.

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

Rediff.com   31 May 2022

Airline flight attendants reveal the craziest requests they have received from passengers!

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Rediff.com   25 May 2022

Cosmetic experts explain how liposuction, like any other surgery, has its share of risks and side effects.

Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan Review

Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan Review

Rediff.com   18 May 2022

Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan is a good respite from the dark, violent films we have seen in recent times, observes Divya Nair.

Puzhu Review

Puzhu Review

Rediff.com   17 May 2022

Mammootty plays the despicable Kuttan with absolute integrity, observes Divya Nair.

How Chhavi Mittal Is Dealing With Cancer

How Chhavi Mittal Is Dealing With Cancer

Rediff.com   12 May 2022

'You can either sulk and blame your destiny or you can choose to handle the situation with positivity.'

Saani Kaayidham Review

Saani Kaayidham Review

Rediff.com   6 May 2022

There have been several films in which we have seen the victim/s resorting to unlawful means to seek justice. What sets Saani Kaayidham apart is the way it feeds your imagination with disgust, followed by anger and revenge, observes Divya Nair.

Recipe: Chilled Kerala Buttermilk or Moru Sambaram

Recipe: Chilled Kerala Buttermilk or Moru Sambaram

Rediff.com   4 May 2022

Kerala buttermilk is a soothing summer drink.

Breakfast Recipe: Kerala Potato Ishtu

Breakfast Recipe: Kerala Potato Ishtu

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2022

Ishtu is light on the tummy and usually served hot or warm. It goes well with idlis, dosas and appams.

Traditional Sambar Like My Amma's

Traditional Sambar Like My Amma's

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2022

This version of my mom's special sambar uses plenty of Madras cucumber and okra.

Beast Review

Beast Review

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2022

Leave logic behind, sit back and watch Vijay do the impossible, observes Divya Nair.

'I was surrounded by my mom's good food'

'I was surrounded by my mom's good food'

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2022

'We all grew around our mom's love for cooking and obviously we took it for granted. But now, I really miss it... I miss her.'

'A mother has the right to make her career choices'

'A mother has the right to make her career choices'

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2022

'Being a working mom is no easy task.' 'There is constant judgement from society for leaving the children at home and going to work.' 'We are living in 2022 now and it is about time views on this matter change.'

Hey Sinamika Review

Hey Sinamika Review

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2022

A lot of scenes in the film reminded me of Mani Ratnam's pattern and treatment of love stories -- love at first sight, the talkative partner, picturesque song sequences and of course, longing and heartbreak, observes Divya Nair.

Plus-sized. Unapologetic. Successful.

Plus-sized. Unapologetic. Successful.

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2022

Plus size models tell us how they took charge of their lives and turned their dreams into reality.

Salute Review

Salute Review

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2022

Salute explores narratives of police brutality and unethical practices, power-hungry politicians who will stop at nothing and the helplessness of innocent victims of crime, observes Divya Nair.

'It took me years to feel confident in the way I look'

'It took me years to feel confident in the way I look'

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2022

'Fitness is such a game of trial and error and it's an absolute rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs.'

Radhe Shyam Review

Radhe Shyam Review

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2022

Everything about Radhe Shyam is such a boring waste of time that you can't decide whether to doze off or scratch your head and hope to make some sense of what the film is trying to tell you, sighs Divya Nair.