All stories by DIVYA NAIR
Navarasa review
Rediff.com21 Aug 2021If the stories weren't bound by their themes or expectations or if they weren't limited to the time and the medium, Mani Ratnam's Navarasa could have been something better, feels Divya Nair.
'Samantha is a blessing to me'
Rediff.com20 Aug 2021'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'
Kuruthi review
Rediff.com18 Aug 2021Kuruthi is let down by poor execution -- there are too many loose ends and most of the arguments seemed too forced, like there was an urgent responsibility to balance the blame without taking sides, points out Divya Nair.
'Instagram is my teacher'
Rediff.com20 Jul 2021'A lot of people think that since I am Rohit Shetty's sister I may get special attention.' 'In fact, it's the opposite.' 'You can call up anyone and ask, how Rohit treats Mehek on the sets and they'll tell you how I get a lot of daant.'
SIX Reasons to watch Uyare
Rediff.com16 Jul 2021It stirs up your emotions and you end up feeling attached to each of the characters in Uyare like you've known them forever, feels Divya Nair
Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey
Rediff.com12 Jul 2021'Life has been my greatest teacher.'
Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans
Rediff.com29 Jun 2021Indian students planning to study abroad this year have to pay higher fee, fund their quarantine stay and also compete for on campus work opportunities.
What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?
Rediff.com29 Jun 2021Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.
'I did films only to earn money'
Rediff.com29 Jun 2021'It's only in the last seven years, I have taken acting seriously.'
Plan to Study Abroad? 13 TIPS for You
Rediff.com29 Jun 2021How you can make the most of a foreign education.
'I like to be classy, elegant and sexy'
Rediff.com28 Jun 2021Actor Priyamani shares her style secrets, love for fitness and more...
'I didn't expect much from Family Man'
Rediff.com25 Jun 2021'They wanted a character, who could speak both Tamil and Hindi. That's how I got on board.'
The Mask India Project's success story
Rediff.com24 Jun 2021'The heart is to honour all who have been struck by Covid and the map signifies that as a country, we can win this together.'
'Grab all the opportunities that come your way'
Rediff.com23 Jun 2021In 1993, Rochelle Chhabra joined Streax as an R&D employee. Today, she heads their professional division.
Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man
Rediff.com18 Jun 2021'In the climax, if you see, Manoj Bajpayee and I engage in a fist fight.' 'It had to be shot in a single take so either of us couldn't make any mistakes.'
'Never thought Chellam Sir would be so big'
Rediff.com10 Jun 2021'I am really happy with how people remember my character.'
3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story
Rediff.com7 Jun 2021From a small team of five weavers, Karagiri now works with 1,800 weavers from across India. Pallavi Mohadikar, co-founder of Karagiri, shares her incredible success journey.
Ek Mini Katha review
Rediff.com28 May 2021Ek Mini Katha highlights an important body issue, but in many ways, it also trivialises it, notes Divya Nair.
Why this techie built CovidTweet
Rediff.com27 May 2021After losing his driver to Covid, Ahmedabad engineer Shivam Dhruva felt the need to build an app that will provide latest medical updates at the click of a button, free of cost.
They danced to raise funds for Covid relief
Rediff.com20 May 2021Youngsters turn their passion for dance to raise funds for Covid relief in rural UP.