DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2020

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so beloved of adventure enthusiasts, the urban crowd as well as the countryside, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com traces the vehicle's journey through the decades.

How a funny video changed my life

How a funny video changed my life

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2020

Diya Parakh tells us how her videos are making people laugh.

Going to a Gym? Some Do's and Don'ts!

Going to a Gym? Some Do's and Don'ts!

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2020

'In the initial days of re-opening, both consumers as well as business owners will take a while to adjust to the new normal.'

Can a t-shirt really save the Earth?

Can a t-shirt really save the Earth?

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2020

30 Indian designers have come together for Duniya, a unique t-shirt project.

'NEP may be fantastic, but who will pay teachers?'

'NEP may be fantastic, but who will pay teachers?'

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2020

What does the National Educational Policy 2020 mean for students, parents and teachers?

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2020

Four students from Oxford, including one from India, have released a study guide that will help lakhs of students aged between 12 and 18 learn English, Chemistry and Math at home.

'We wanted to explore the real India'

'We wanted to explore the real India'

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2020

'What motivated us was that a lot of people, especially youngsters, had a negative image about India.'

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2020

Mirror lehengas, organza skirts, pre-stitched sarees, necklet gowns, dhoti-crop tops in handwoven fabrics and hand-done embroideries with traditional textile techniques will trend.

When your son is COVID-19 positive

When your son is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2020

'Most important were the breathing exercises -- whatever way you like.' 'Pranayam or just deep breathing...' 'Breathing is very, very, very, very, very, very important.'

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2020

'As an international student, I am constantly living in fear.' 'You're always on guard as to what will happen next.'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2020

'I have taken a loan of Rs 35 lakhs.' 'Even if my university allows me to stay, I feel cheated.' 'Thousands of Indian students in the US will be forced to return to India if their college/university courses go fully online.

Sufiyum Sujatayum review

Sufiyum Sujatayum review

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2020

'In this age of OTT, where you are overdosed on content with violence, crime, sex and lust, this love story is refreshing,' notes Divya Nair.

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2020

'You can have a bath in just one bucket of water.' 'When you are brushing your teeth, remember to turn off the tap.' 'You don't have to wash your car every day.'

'When the time comes, nothing will stop you from achieving what you deserve'

'When the time comes, nothing will stop you from achieving what you deserve'

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2020

'I see a lot of potential in new singers.' 'But the thing is, there is a lot of hard work.'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2020

'Everyone wants to achieve everything very quickly.' 'Parents want to see their kids become stars overnight.' 'Kids want to be a sensation on social media.' 'Everyone is constantly in a race.'

'People confuse feeling being low with depression'

'People confuse feeling being low with depression'

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2020

'We are human beings. We all feel low.' 'It could be work related, something to do with family.' 'It is an unsettling feeling. But that is temporary.'

People mock you when you say: 'I don't feel good'

People mock you when you say: 'I don't feel good'

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2020

'We will teach horse riding and swimming to our children. But when it comes to dealing with emotions, none of the parents or teachers will ask the child: "How are you feeling today?"'

Baba Jackson, labourer's son, wins 1 crore dancing!

Baba Jackson, labourer's son, wins 1 crore dancing!

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2020

'I can finally tell my father that he need not go fix tiles in other people's homes.'

SEE: How to make Bhindi Fry

SEE: How to make Bhindi Fry

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares a simple recipe for beginners!

'When I reached office, I called my husband and cried'

'When I reached office, I called my husband and cried'

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2020

'Frankly, no one is prepared for Begin Again or whatever this is called.'