All stories by DIVYA NAIR
The Chanakya Mantra For Success
Rediff.com3 Feb 2022'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'
'Failure is not a negative word'
Rediff.com3 Feb 2022'Failure is success delayed. It teaches you to be patient and persevere so that you improve.'
Bro Daddy Review
Rediff.com27 Jan 2022The comedy is stale, but there are bits that make you laugh, notes Divya Nair.
From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey
Rediff.com17 Jan 2022It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.
Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadha Review
Rediff.com14 Jan 2022For all of us who have been through the different challenges of the pandemic, each of the stories will evoke your senses in its own way, notes Divya Nair.
'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'
Rediff.com6 Jan 2022Simran Dhir talks about Delhi, Indian parents and the inspiration behind her debut novel Best Intentions.
Minnal Murali Review
Rediff.com27 Dec 2021It's not every day that you see a superhero in a lungi running over cars, bashing the bad guy and saving village folk, observes Divya Nair.
Pushpa: The Rise Review
Rediff.com22 Dec 2021Even though the plot is predictable, Allu Arjun's swag makes this film an edge-of-the seat action-drama, observes Divya Nair.
From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story
Rediff.com13 Dec 2021RustOrange co-founders Samik Sarkar, Shashank Agnihotri and Kuvalaya Singh share their story and learnings.
Marakkar Review
Rediff.com5 Dec 2021The film bears its weight largely on Mohanlal's shoulders who mostly looks tired and old as he delivers his flat, unmemorable lines trying to look passionate, observes Divya Nair.
How this homemaker won MasterChef Tamil
Rediff.com30 Nov 2021Devaki Vijayaraman shares her inspiring journey from a homegrown baker to being the first winner of Masterchef India Tamil.
India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen
Rediff.com23 Nov 2021Akumjung Pongen, the first Rhodes scholar from Nagaland, shares his inspiring journey.
The Joy Of Learning With My Kid
Rediff.com22 Nov 2021Are we teaching our children or are they teaching us? Divya Nair, mother of a little boy, wonders.
'Nedumudi Venu made me feel like his own'
Rediff.com24 Oct 2021Poornima Indrajith, who acted with Nedumudi Venu in the daily soap Oomakkuyil for three years, shares lovely memories of the legendary actor, who passed into the ages on October 11.
'Venu will remain exceptional'
Rediff.com13 Oct 2021'He was truly an athulya abhinaya pratibha (exceptionally talented actor),' director Fazil tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com, as he mourns his friend's loss.
Tips To Get Your DREAM Job
Rediff.com4 Oct 2021'It is important that students not focus on the remuneration that the job fetches in the first year, but look at the next 5 year journey with that job role.'
Kaanekkaane Review
Rediff.com26 Sep 2021Kaanekkaane is Suraj's triumph all the way, declares Divya Nair.
Indian HOTTIES Who'd WOW the Met Gala
Rediff.com21 Sep 2021Trust these Indian style sensations to pull the right chords at one of the world's greatest fashion galas.
Is Rahul's closest aide a 'BJP agent'?
Rediff.com3 Sep 2021'How and why did we lose so many seats in places where we were expected to win?'
'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'
Rediff.com23 Aug 2021'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'