DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

The Coorgi Beauty Who Slayed Fashion Week

The Coorgi Beauty Who Slayed Fashion Week

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2025

Coorgi beauty Dayana Erappa attended the curtain raiser show by designer Anamika Khanna at the FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week 2025 in Mumbai.

Ananya, Anamika Dazzle At LFW's Opening Show

Ananya, Anamika Dazzle At LFW's Opening Show

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2025

Anamika Khanna's show was a celebration of the past, present and vibrant future of Indian women making their mark across all spheres of life.

Can Student Suicides Be Prevented?

Can Student Suicides Be Prevented?

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2025

Mental health experts and counsellors highlight how to identify early signs of distress in children and what parents and peers can do to prevent someone from taking their life.

'We Don't Want To Teach About Our Own Culture'

'We Don't Want To Teach About Our Own Culture'

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

'We will teach Shakespeare and Pythagoras but we won't teach Kalidas, Thiruvallur or Bodhayana.'

Why BYD's 5-minute charging of EVs won't work in India

Why BYD's 5-minute charging of EVs won't work in India

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2025

BYD's new charging system is capable of up to 1000kW charging speeds which may be achievable in China, the carmaker's home market, but such high charging speed is not available in India.

'Shiva Is An Inclusive God Who Accepts Everyone As They Are'

'Shiva Is An Inclusive God Who Accepts Everyone As They Are'

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2025

'He is the God of Gods, the originator of yoga and the Vedas, the most powerful masculine figure who respects the feminine.'

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2025

What is pushing students to take this extreme step?

Suzhal: The Vortex 2 Review: Gripping

Suzhal: The Vortex 2 Review: Gripping

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

Suzhal: The Vortex 2 is a compelling watch with a tightly woven narrative, elevated by powerful performances, notes Divya Nair.

Wonderful Music To Make Your Day!

Wonderful Music To Make Your Day!

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

Maestro Imran Khan seeks to bring this rich musical heritage, infused with his own unique folk fusion style, to a broader audience.

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

Divya Nair/Rediff.com speaks to students and experts to find out whether it is better to study management in India or try for an international MBA.

The Womaniaz: A Mumbai Musical Revelation

The Womaniaz: A Mumbai Musical Revelation

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2025

The Womaniaz -- featuring Veda Nerurkar, Deepi Rege, Shreya Jain and Tanishq -- have clearly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the Mumbai music scene.

Shobha's Baked Fish In Green Masala

Shobha's Baked Fish In Green Masala

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2025

Stop frying your masala fish. Eliminate excess oil by baking it.

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2025

The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2025

'The jury panel said that my collection should not be limited to a college fashion show; it had much more potential. They encouraged me to sign up for the annual National Designer Awards organised by the World Designing Forum.'

Anjali Ponnanna's Pandi Meat Curry

Anjali Ponnanna's Pandi Meat Curry

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2025

Coorg is famous for its pork curry and Anjali Ponnanna is famous for her scrumptious take on it.

Are You Ready For The Mahindra BE 6e?

Are You Ready For The Mahindra BE 6e?

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2025

Mahindra Electric's latest offering, the BE 6e, is not just an electric vehicle, it's a revolution, asserts Rajesh Karkera.

Video: First Drive Of Mahindra XEV 9e

Video: First Drive Of Mahindra XEV 9e

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2025

Test drives for these vehicles will start in a phased manner from January 24, and bookings will begin from February 14.

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2025

A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2025

In two years, the start-up Overqualified Housewives has helped over 6,000 women across India find flexible-job roles across India from salaries ranging between Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, making them financially independent.

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2024

'Since childhood, I have enjoyed playing with children. Even when I did films early in my career, I would make sure that whatever content I am putting out, kids should be able to watch these films.'