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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

This 23 year old is the hero of Chennai

This 23 year old is the hero of Chennai

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2019

Through the Uravugal Trust, Khaalid Ahamed has enabled the dignified burial of 150 plus unclaimed bodies in Chennai.

This 13 year old is UAE's youngest CEO

This 13 year old is UAE's youngest CEO

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2019

'Humans use only 5 per cent of their brains. Dolphins use 20 per cent.' 'Imagine if we were able to fully use our creativity and knowledge, we will be able to achieve the impossible.'

5 lessons to learn from Dipika Kakkar's Bigg Boss 12 win

5 lessons to learn from Dipika Kakkar's Bigg Boss 12 win

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2018

Why the Sasural Simar Ka star deserved to win the reality show.

Want to be a DJ? Read this!

Want to be a DJ? Read this!

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2018

'Work really hard on improving your sound.' 'Try to get as much people as possible to listen to your music.'

Why Priyanka should settle abroad after marriage

Why Priyanka should settle abroad after marriage

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2018

Astro-numerologist Sanjay Jumaani looks up the numbers for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.

At 12, this young scientist is solving a global problem

At 12, this young scientist is solving a global problem

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2018

'We don't know if the water we are drinking has lead in it or not.' 'In India, we don't have ways to easily detect or measure contamination levels.'

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2018

Haaziq Kazi, disturbed by the damage we have done to marine life, has designed a solution to save the oceans.

Inspiring! This couple had a zero-waste wedding

Inspiring! This couple had a zero-waste wedding

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2018

Veena Balakrishnan and Vighnesh Vancheeshwar tell us how they planned it.

'#MeToo will change the narrative forever'

'#MeToo will change the narrative forever'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is a giant stride towards protesting sexual/verbal assault.' 'It is very important for us, as a society, to 'listen', to introspect and to understand that this is part of 'change' towards a safer society.' 'Hushing it up will only encourage the perpetrators who will begin to feel that they are invincible.'

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2018

The story behind Wali Ullah's picture will melt your heart.

Why this couple's weight loss journey has gone viral

Why this couple's weight loss journey has gone viral

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2018

Aditya and Gayatri Sharma are giving us fitness goals.

Why this couple's weight loss journey has gone viral

Why this couple's weight loss journey has gone viral

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2018

Aditya and Gayatri Sharma are giving us fitness goals.

#MeToo: How to deal with sexual harassment at your workplace

#MeToo: How to deal with sexual harassment at your workplace

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2018

To prevent being sexually harassed, it is important to first understand where it will happen and who your possible predators are.

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

'Be you. Be goofy and silly and don't be ashamed of it,' says Akshara Ashok who uses comics to talk about body positivity.

How is your college celebrating Surgical Strike Day?

How is your college celebrating Surgical Strike Day?

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2018

Colleges and universities across India have been asked to observe September 29 as Surgical Strike Day. Tell us what your college is doing to remember this memorable day in India's military history. Please share your stories and pictures with us.

Air hostess to DJ: An inspiring journey

Air hostess to DJ: An inspiring journey

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Paroma Chatterjee has done over 800 gigs, performed at many big clubs in India and abroad and won acclaim for her skill.

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2018

Wishal Soni talks about his eco-friendly, pocket-happy model to save the environment.

'But what about same-sex marriage?'

'But what about same-sex marriage?'

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2018

'When that happens, it will be a landmark day for all of us. That will mean something to us.'

Asexual and proud of it

Asexual and proud of it

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2018

Vibhor Sen tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com about the struggles he faced before he finally accepted his sexuality.

How Priyanka-Nick gave us dating goals

How Priyanka-Nick gave us dating goals

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2018

If rules govern a romantic relationship, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are breaking them in style.