DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

Rediff.com   30 May 2019

Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder and EVP, TeamLease Services explains which sectors will contribute to India's growth story.

Naigaon to LA: How a dance video changed their life

Naigaon to LA: How a dance video changed their life

Rediff.com   30 May 2019

Mumbai-based dancing troupe V Unbeatable received a standing ovation from the audience and judges at America's Got Talent, a leading talent reality show.

The Rs 73-lakh, all-new BMW X5 is here!

The Rs 73-lakh, all-new BMW X5 is here!

Rediff.com   17 May 2019

The locally-produced BMW X5 is one of the best selling models for the car-maker in the domestic market, and the latest version of the SUV will compete with the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90, Range Rover Velar, Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7.

Morris Garages brings its Hector to India

Morris Garages brings its Hector to India

Rediff.com   16 May 2019

Big, Bold and Smart. That's what the MG Hector radiates when you first see it.

Why I quit BJP and joined Congress

Why I quit BJP and joined Congress

Rediff.com   11 May 2019

'I had to submit my resignation from the BJP after just two weeks because they were very regressive.' 'There was no space for a free thinking individual.'

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

Rediff.com   9 May 2019

Pune architects Dhruvang Hingmire and Priyanka Gunjikar are building houses out of mud and stone, employing local artists and contributing to the village economy.

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

'50% of students lose out because of lack of English language skills.' 'Only 15% to 20% have the functional skills companies are looking for.'

Jet crisis: 'I am living on my savings'

Jet crisis: 'I am living on my savings'

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2019

A senior first officer with Jet Airways shares her plight.

A Chicken Cafreal recipe you'll love

A Chicken Cafreal recipe you'll love

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

This delicious Chicken Cafreal recipe from Chef Donald will make any occasion special.

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2019

Activist, motivational speaker and acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal talks about her 'not so glamorous life', daily struggles and how she's preparing herself for the future.

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2019

It was Gadgil's idea to print a wedding invitation on fabric with temporary ink so it can be used later as a napkin.

IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big

IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2019

UPSC's female topper, All India Rank 5 Srushti Jayant Deshmukh, tells us how she cracked the tough exam.

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.

Formula E championship: Hong Kong's streets come to life

Formula E championship: Hong Kong's streets come to life

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2019

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com, who attended the Hong Kong leg of the Formula E Championship, documents life off the racing track.

Thrills, spills and even a crash... HK Formula E racing had it all!

Thrills, spills and even a crash... HK Formula E racing had it all!

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2019

A crash by another Formula E driver hits Mahindra Racing, the only team in the circuit, but this disappointment aside, the weekend was saw more action and thrills than a Hollywood blockbuster, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

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.'