All stories by DIVYA NAIR
'Today, I feel like I am born again'
Rediff.com6 Sep 2019'When Arnab Goswami announced on TV, it's over, it's done, dad patted me with love and said congrats.' 'I broke down' Nakshatra Bagwe, a 'proud gay' film-maker and activist from Mumbai, tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair.
How this actor lost 8 kg in 2 months
Rediff.com5 Aug 2019Prachi Tehlan who gained weight for the film Mamangam tells us how she got back in shape.
How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life
Rediff.com17 Jul 2019Mumbai teen Siddharth Pillai has designed and patented a technology that prevents coral bleaching and will save hundreds of marine species from extinction.
Homemaker to Muscle Mom!
Rediff.com16 Jul 2019Mamatha, a 'simple, hard working village girl', battled stereotypes, shaped her body and confidence to become one of India's top bodybuilders.
She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA
Rediff.com4 Jun 2019"I am running for HOPE -- Humanity, Oneness, Peace and Equality," says Sufiya Sufee.
How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months
Rediff.com30 May 2019Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder and EVP, TeamLease Services explains which sectors will contribute to India's growth story.
Naigaon to LA: How a dance video changed their life
Rediff.com30 May 2019Mumbai-based dancing troupe V Unbeatable received a standing ovation from the audience and judges at America's Got Talent, a leading talent reality show.
Why I quit BJP and joined Congress
Rediff.com11 May 2019'I had to submit my resignation from the BJP after just two weeks because they were very regressive.' 'There was no space for a free thinking individual.'
This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water
Rediff.com9 May 2019Pune architects Dhruvang Hingmire and Priyanka Gunjikar are building houses out of mud and stone, employing local artists and contributing to the village economy.
Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable
Rediff.com6 May 2019'50% of students lose out because of lack of English language skills.' 'Only 15% to 20% have the functional skills companies are looking for.'
Jet crisis: 'I am living on my savings'
Rediff.com30 Apr 2019A senior first officer with Jet Airways shares her plight.
'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'
Rediff.com10 Apr 2019Activist, motivational speaker and acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal talks about her 'not so glamorous life', daily struggles and how she's preparing herself for the future.
Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite
Rediff.com9 Apr 2019It was Gadgil's idea to print a wedding invitation on fabric with temporary ink so it can be used later as a napkin.
IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big
Rediff.com8 Apr 2019UPSC's female topper, All India Rank 5 Srushti Jayant Deshmukh, tells us how she cracked the tough exam.
How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!
Rediff.com28 Mar 2019With a small team of like-willed youngsters, Himanshu Goenka is creating opportunities for underprivileged children to dream big.
How this tidying consultant earns Rs 3,000 per hour
Rediff.com27 Mar 2019Gurugram based Gayatri Gandhi is India's first KonMari certified tidying consultant.
This athlete's fitness journey will baffle you
Rediff.com25 Mar 2019Raipur's Nami Rai didn't let marriage or lack of sporting facilities affect her love for fitness.
Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds
Rediff.com14 Mar 2019Mumbai-based animal communicator Akshaya Kawle shares some exciting stories and learnings from her professional journey.
Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds
Rediff.com13 Mar 2019Mumbai-based animal communicator Akshaya Kawle shares some exciting stories and learnings from her professional journey.
Dee MC: The badass rapper girl
Rediff.com1 Mar 2019'I want to use my music to reach out to the youth, to inspire them to create history.' 'To share knowledge, to tell them the importance of voting, girl child education, menstrual hygiene.'