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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

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Bigg Boss 14: Why is Arshi controlling everyone?

Bigg Boss 14: Why is Arshi controlling everyone?

Rediff.com2 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.com1 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.com1 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.com1 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.com29 Jan 2021

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

The Great Indian Kitchen review

The Great Indian Kitchen review

Rediff.com21 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.com19 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.com14 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.com12 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.com29 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.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

Rajini@70: My Favourite Rajinikanth films

Rediff.com11 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.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'

'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

Putham Pudhu Kaalai review

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Putham 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

SEE: How to amp up your winter style

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Designer Monisha Jaising tells you how to pick fabrics, colours based on the season.

Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World

Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Miss World Washington Shree Saini tells us how she overcame multiple traumas and carved her niche to compete for Miss World this year.

Silence review

Silence review

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The 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'

'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

Sneha and Bharat want to change how 200 mn kids learn

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Bangalore-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.

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