All stories by DIVYA NAIR
Bigg Boss 14: Why is Arshi controlling everyone?
Rediff.com2 Feb 2021Gawd, Arshi's voice is so annoying that I have to constantly lower the volume to watch their banter.
Bigg Boss 14: Why is Salman favouring Rakhi Sawant?
Rediff.com1 Feb 2021Salman pulls up Abhinav for misunderstanding Rakhi's behaviour, but he misses the bigger picture.
Want to lose weight? Parul has a secret TIP
Rediff.com1 Feb 2021The actor reveals her favourite workouts and the simple secrets that help keep her in shape.
Is Master worth remembering?
Rediff.com1 Feb 2021At the cost of disappointing Vijay fans, says Divya Nair, I can safely say that Master is watchable for Sethupathi and Das.
Why Modi is talking about this teenager
Rediff.com29 Jan 2021This 14-year-old schoolboy's invention can save lives.
The Great Indian Kitchen review
Rediff.com21 Jan 2021The Great Indian Kitchen is one of the most powerful films Divya Nair has watched in recent times. One that will unsettle you long after you've watched it. And that's why everyone -- married or single, man or woman -- must watch it.
He draws, teaches and he's only 9!
Rediff.com19 Jan 2021Arjun Mittal is just 9 years old. A self taught artist, he has uploaded close to 100 sketching tutorials on his YouTube channel so he can help kids like him draw their favourite characters at home!
How I fought abuse and bullying with music
Rediff.com14 Jan 2021Abhijith Gopinath aka A.B.I was mocked through school and college. He found solace in hip-hop and chose love over hate.
Maara review
Rediff.com12 Jan 2021Madhavan doesn't try to be Charlie, and makes Maara stand out like a fresh film, feels Divya Nair.
Paava Kathaigal review
Rediff.com29 Dec 2020The stories in Paava Kathaigal succeed in holding up a mirror and showing us things for what they truly are, observes Divya Nair.
Job-seekers: 'Get hands on experience!'
Rediff.com29 Dec 2020'Young talent should not run after procuring certificates, but try and get hands on experience which will help them to be job ready.' 'Learning for the sake of learning does not make sense when it comes to securing a job.'
Rajini@70: My Favourite Rajinikanth films
Rediff.com11 Dec 2020Divya Nair is spoilt for choice, but picks her favourite Rajini films.
'I want society to open its eyes and ears'
Rediff.com26 Nov 2020'I want them to stand up against abuse, inequality and create a safe, equal world where men and women respect and value each other beyond caste and gender.'
'90 days notice period is cruel'
Rediff.com6 Nov 2020'No one realises that people with 90 days waiting period are shopping around which naturally increases the cost of hiring.'
Putham Pudhu Kaalai review
Rediff.com19 Oct 2020Putham Pudhu Kaalai is refreshing like the unsuspecting morning dew that teases your senses when you step on the grass barefoot, discovers Divya Nair.
SEE: How to amp up your winter style
Rediff.com14 Oct 2020Designer Monisha Jaising tells you how to pick fabrics, colours based on the season.
Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World
Rediff.com7 Oct 2020Miss World Washington Shree Saini tells us how she overcame multiple traumas and carved her niche to compete for Miss World this year.
Silence review
Rediff.com6 Oct 2020The plot goes from annoying to unconvincing in no time and as a viewer, you feel like a mute scapegoat, taken for granted, notes Divya Nair.
'Multi-task, adapt to changing world of work'
Rediff.com1 Oct 2020'Young professionals should be open for jobs in adjacent industries, pick up a contract job to have an opening balance, develop skills in the job in hand, invest in learning and develop cognitive skills and capacities.' 'Spend as per the need only.'
Sneha and Bharat want to change how 200 mn kids learn
Rediff.com11 Sep 2020Bangalore-based couple Sneha Sundaram and Bharath Bevinahally tell us how Kutuki, an early learning app, will change the way 200 mn kids in Indian will access education.