DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

'Biryani Brings People Together'

'Biryani Brings People Together'

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2023

The launch of Koel Puri's Clearly Invisible In Paris, in Mumbai, last Friday, revealed Suhana's star power.

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2023

I don't remember Rajinikanth beheading anyone so brutally in any of his previous films. Or glamourising so much of blood and violence. This is an altogether different version of a brutal Ra1jinikanth, something you and I had probably never imagined before, observes Divya Nair.

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2023

Atlee gives temporary relief from reality, by blinding us into a make-believe world where the perfect family hero and messiah makes the world a safer and equal place for all, explains Divya Nair.

The Very Best Of Dhanush

The Very Best Of Dhanush

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2023

Dhanush, who turns 40 on July 28, still defies his age and can transform into an unemployed college graduate, an obsessive, one-sided lover or the doting father of a teen with equal integrity and maybe even lead a badly written film to commercial success.

Recipe: Beetroot Rasam With No Tomatoes

Recipe: Beetroot Rasam With No Tomatoes

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2023

Beetroot Rasam is a great soup for a chilly day or may be relished with steamed rice and poriyal/upperi/bhaji.

Recipe: Aloo Bhindi. No Tomatoes!

Recipe: Aloo Bhindi. No Tomatoes!

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2023

It's the ultimate recipe to try with tomato prices skyrocketing.

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2023

Kajol's mere presence has the potential to overshadow her co-stars, but surprisingly, we get to see her modest camaraderie light up the talents of the stunning supporting cast, observes Divya Nair.

Review: Sweet Kaaram Coffee Takes Us On A Joyride

Review: Sweet Kaaram Coffee Takes Us On A Joyride

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2023

This is the kind of essential saas-bahu banter we don't mind tolerating on our screens, Divya Nair tells us.

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2023

After making you uncomfortable, the series ends abruptly, leaving you with a bitter aftertaste of a self-absorbed world that is too eager to move on, notes Divya Nair.

Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point

Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2023

Maamannan could have been so much better with an alternate lead actor and a tighter, more gripping storytelling, sighs a disappointed Divya Nair.

Por Thozhil Review: Compelling Thriller

Por Thozhil Review: Compelling Thriller

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2023

The treatment of the crime and criminal may seem predictable, but not quite the way you'd imagined it to be, discovers Divya Nair.

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

The lyrical beauty of the songs, the exceptional frames that bind beauty and poetry make Neelavelicham a near-perfect tribute to the legendary writer who marvelled at imperfection and despised grammar as much as he hated his writing being edited, observes Divya Nair.

How Shilpa Rao Enthralled Mumbai

How Shilpa Rao Enthralled Mumbai

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

It's not everyday one gets to watch Shilpa Rao live in concert in Mumbai.

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Rediff.com   24 May 2023

Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Rediff.com   15 May 2023

Kindness and compassion is all you need to survive and build your life. And that is what makes 2018's Kerala story so relevant, notes Divya Nair.

'Mothers are not goddesses'

'Mothers are not goddesses'

Rediff.com   14 May 2023

'Children have to remember that we come with all our failings,' says best-selling author Shobhaa De.

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

Rediff.com   9 May 2023

Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

Rediff.com   5 May 2023

The latest season of Bridgerton takes a bolder view at handling troubled relationships and marriages as it teases displeased viewers from the previous season with enough fodder to last until the next season, feels Divya Nair.

Bahot Ho Gaya Bhai!

Bahot Ho Gaya Bhai!

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2023

Why can't Salman end his self-praising screen time and play a good role instead, asks Rajesh Karkera.

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.