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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

How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!

How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2019

With 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

How this tidying consultant earns Rs 3,000 per hour

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2019

Gurugram based Gayatri Gandhi is India's first KonMari certified tidying consultant.

This athlete's fitness journey will baffle you

This athlete's fitness journey will baffle you

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2019

Raipur'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

Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2019

Mumbai-based animal communicator Akshaya Kawle shares some exciting stories and learnings from her professional journey.

Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds

Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2019

Mumbai-based animal communicator Akshaya Kawle shares some exciting stories and learnings from her professional journey.

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Rediff.com   1 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.'

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How Indian students built world's thinnest satellite in 6 days

How Indian students built world's thinnest satellite in 6 days

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2019

They made history for India and the world.

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2019

The 10-year-old who shares his birthday with William Shakespeare talks about his inspiration to write, his mini library and big dream.

Why women engineers in India are unemployed, unhappy?

Why women engineers in India are unemployed, unhappy?

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2019

'When women act assertively, express anger or vocalise their accomplishments -- examples of characteristics that are seen among leaders in most organisations -- they often receive pushback because these behaviours do not align with traditionally feminine attributes.'

How an IPS officer conquered Antarctica

How an IPS officer conquered Antarctica

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2019

Aparna Kumar fought pneumonia and extreme weather conditions to make history.

'Indians have a tendency to overdress'

'Indians have a tendency to overdress'

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2019

GenNext designer Ujjwala Bhadu has a modern approach to vintage designs.

Why this designer feels LESS is MORE

Why this designer feels LESS is MORE

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2019

Amrapali Singh is one of four GenNext designers who will showcase their collection at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

She wants to change the way Indians dress

She wants to change the way Indians dress

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2019

'Stop wearing clothes which might be trendy, but doesn't go well with your body type.'

'I design from experiences'

'I design from experiences'

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2019

'The field of design is an overcrowded place.' 'And over time I have learnt the only way for me to connect with my own work is that if it comes from a place of honesty.'

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

Ulka and Rajeev convert buses into ladies's toilets

Ulka and Rajeev convert buses into ladies's toilets

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2019

Ulka Sadalkar and Rajeev Kher are transforming Pune's public restrooms and offering a dignified solution to India's sanitation needs.

'I miss my Amma's sambar on Pongal'

'I miss my Amma's sambar on Pongal'

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2019

Indians who live away from home tells us how they are celebrating the winter harvest festival.