All stories by DIVYA NAIR
Breakfast Recipe: Kerala Potato Ishtu
Rediff.com30 Apr 2022Ishtu 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
Rediff.com15 Apr 2022This version of my mom's special sambar uses plenty of Madras cucumber and okra.
Beast Review
Rediff.com13 Apr 2022Leave logic behind, sit back and watch Vijay do the impossible, observes Divya Nair.
'I was surrounded by my mom's good food'
Rediff.com6 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'
Rediff.com4 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
Rediff.com1 Apr 2022A 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.
Rediff.com28 Mar 2022Plus size models tell us how they took charge of their lives and turned their dreams into reality.
Salute Review
Rediff.com23 Mar 2022Salute 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'
Rediff.com16 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
Rediff.com11 Mar 2022Everything 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.
'I'm proud to say that I've worked my a** off'
Rediff.com8 Mar 2022Fitness model and entrepreneur Krishna Shroff shares her inspiring career journey.
'Student life is very good in Ukraine'
Rediff.com4 Mar 2022'There is a healthy culture of learning.'
IT Topper To Miss Teen Universe India
Rediff.com2 Mar 2022'From a teenager who struggled with low self-esteem to representing India at Miss Teen Universe, I've really worked hard to become someone I'm proud of.'
Recipes: Paniyarams
Rediff.com26 Feb 2022Best served hot with idli podi, these delightful fluffy idli balls make for an interesting snack with tea/coffee.
'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'
Rediff.com24 Feb 2022At 13, Anoushka Jolly has received funding for her app Kavach through which students like her can report incidents of bullying and harassment anonymously
Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose
Rediff.com22 Feb 2022Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.
Why Microsoft Awarded This Techie
Rediff.com9 Feb 2022Kasam Shaikh is the fifth person in India and first from Maharashtra to receive the award for Microsoft Most Valuable Professional title in Artificial Intelligence.
'2022 will be a Year of Hope'
Rediff.com9 Feb 2022'Goddess Laxmi doesn't come just by praying to her.' 'You have to make yourself attractive to Laxmi for her to come to you.'
How Mum-To-Be Kajal Aggarwal Stays Fit
Rediff.com3 Feb 2022'During pregnancy, your body may tell you what it's feeling more acutely than during other phases of life, which is your body's way of adapting to protect your pregnancy.'