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Divya Nair

Divya Nair reports on young achievers, education, health, relationships and occasionally reviews Tamil and Malayalam movies. You can e-mail the author at divyan@rediff.co.in

Stories by Divya Nair

Hurrah! My son gets into school, but...

Hurrah! My son gets into school, but...

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2021

'I am just hoping school reopens and our son gets to enjoy this phase, make new friends and gain new experiences,' says Divya Nair.

The simple secret to sleep better

The simple secret to sleep better

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2021

Pooja Khanna, co-founder, Mindhouse app reveals how simple habits can help you relax and sleep better.

Bigg Boss 14: OMG! Salman loses his temper

Bigg Boss 14: OMG! Salman loses his temper

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2021

The Weekend Ka Vaar gets very interesting!

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina gets VIOLENT!

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina gets VIOLENT!

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2021

Rubina says she may even slap Rakhi if she has to, and walk out of the show.

Bigg Boss 14: Rakhi's SHOCKING REVELATION!

Bigg Boss 14: Rakhi's SHOCKING REVELATION!

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2021

Rakhi Sawant claims her husband cheated on her multiple times.

Bigg Boss 14: Is Rakhi's love for Abhinav FAKE?

Bigg Boss 14: Is Rakhi's love for Abhinav FAKE?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2021

Is Rakhi's attraction towards Abhinav real or a mere strategy?

Bigg Boss 14: Why is Arshi controlling everyone?

Bigg Boss 14: Why is Arshi controlling everyone?

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2021

Gawd, 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?

Bigg Boss 14: Why is Salman favouring Rakhi Sawant?

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2021

Salman pulls up Abhinav for misunderstanding Rakhi's behaviour, but he misses the bigger picture.

Want to lose weight? Parul has a secret TIP

Want to lose weight? Parul has a secret TIP

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2021

The actor reveals her favourite workouts and the simple secrets that help keep her in shape.

Is Master worth remembering?

Is Master worth remembering?

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2021

At 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

Why Modi is talking about this teenager

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2021

This 14-year-old schoolboy's invention can save lives.

The Great Indian Kitchen review

The Great Indian Kitchen review

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2021

The 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!

He draws, teaches and he's only 9!

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2021

Arjun 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

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2021

Abhijith Gopinath aka A.B.I was mocked through school and college. He found solace in hip-hop and chose love over hate.

Maara review

Maara review

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2021

Madhavan doesn't try to be Charlie, and makes Maara stand out like a fresh film, feels Divya Nair.

Paava Kathaigal review

Paava Kathaigal review

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2020

The 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!'

Job-seekers: 'Get hands on experience!'

Rediff.com   29 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

Rajini@70: My Favourite Rajinikanth films

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2020

Divya Nair is spoilt for choice, but picks her favourite Rajini films.

'I want society to open its eyes and ears'

'I want society to open its eyes and ears'

Rediff.com   26 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'

'90 days notice period is cruel'

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2020

'No one realises that people with 90 days waiting period are shopping around which naturally increases the cost of hiring.'