Divya Nair

Listen up! Words of advice from this motivational speaker

Motivational speaker and bestselling author Priya Kumar has a knack of talking to people and telling them stories that inspire them to feel good about their lives even in the worst of circumstances.

Why are Maharashtra students upset with CET results?

From technical glitches to alleged unfair normalisation procedure, thousands of students hold the Directorate of Technical Education responsible for 'playing with their careers.'

Writing tips from successful authors

Writer's block, rejection from publishers and negative criticism are just some of the problems first-time authors face.

Are Indian models not getting their due?

Mumbai-based model and design graduate Ritu Rathod gets candid.

Ugochi Latoya Igwilo is the first Nigerian model at Lakme Fashion Week

"When I came to India, I did not have a plan. I had no friends or mentors. The journey to success hasn't been easy. But looking back, I feel the struggle was worth it. My parents and siblings are very proud of me today," says the 23 year old, Ugochi Latoya Igwilo.

'Not every model is dumb'

Germany-born Indian model Sheela Tiruchi talks about the most struggling days of her career and tells us why the profession deserves it due.

How model Raymond Gazi's life took a U-turn

Rouhalllah Quazim aka Raymond Gazi had a tough time surviving in the modeling world. Until, this ad happened to him. Divya Nair/Rediff.com interviews the Kashmiri model on his career highs and lows

Pallavi Das: Gradually my parents accepted me

'When your parents don't support you, the struggle becomes a little extra difficult for you. But I would always keep them in the loop informing them wherever I went, whatever work I did,' says model Pallavi Das about the biggest challenge of her career

ModelSpeak: I used to feel that established models are very snooty and will give you a hard time

Says Jantee Hazarika about what she thought of the people in a career she chose but was surprised how friendly and helping models like Carol Gracias, Archana Akhil Kumar and Candice Pinto turned out to be.

ModelSpeak: I used to feel that established models are very snooty and will give you a hard time

ModelSpeak: Stay on course and stay committed to your dream

Dutch model Debbie Dhillon fields questions on her first big break, beauty and health tips and the lessons life taught her.

ModelSpeak: I had the right body, but my face was quite chubby

Model Anita Kumar on her first break, fitness mantras and women's safety.

She's Mumbai's first woman station master

Mamta Kulkarni, Mumbai's first woman station master joined the Indian Railways in May 1992.

How to make the most of your performance appraisal

If you're writing your own review, list your achievements and failures with integrity. Do not furnish incorrect information or take credit for something you haven't done.

Meet Ami Shroff, India's bartending champ

Acclaimed bartender Ami Behram Shroff tells us how her passion for bartending got her to break rules and set new benchmarks

Asia's first woman to drive a diesel train is an Indian

Mumtaz Kazi recounts her life's journey in her own words.

The lady with the funny bone

Stand up comedian Neeti Palta talks about breaking stereotypes in an odd world.

This Indian has a solution to fight diabetes

Mumbai-based serial entrepreneur Shreekant Pawar, who is all set to launch a device to help fight diabetes tells us more about the lessons he's learned in the journey

5 ways to make a long distance relationship work

Make the most of what you have, says Divya Nair.

Last minute tips to ace class 10 board exams

Dhanya Nair who scored 95 per cent in class 10 last year, tells how to beat the stress and use the time to focus on optimising your preparation...