DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by DIVYA NAIR And RAJESH KARKERA

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

'We are all from middle class backgrounds...' 'We are not like those super privileged kids to whom the parents say "Jao beta. Studio khareed lo".'

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

See how Mumbaiites brought in the New Year.

In pics: Mumbai celebrates Cheti Chand

In pics: Mumbai celebrates Cheti Chand

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures a mini procession in the city.

'But who do we blame? Who do we beat up? Doctors!'

'But who do we blame? Who do we beat up? Doctors!'

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

A resident doctor, working at a government hospital, upset by the poor response from the state government, offers his side of the story.

'Indian women wear the same bra for years'

'Indian women wear the same bra for years'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

Lingerie designer Karishma Jumani talks about why the Indian lingerie industry took so long to come out of its 'comfort zone'.

Why the Kochi Biennale is a must visit

Why the Kochi Biennale is a must visit

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares his impressions from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India's landmark artistic extravaganza.

The 26 year old who leads Ignite India

The 26 year old who leads Ignite India

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

'Our Indian culture system is very family oriented.' 'We value and respect the decisions of our parents to a great extent.' 'That can be a pro or con.' 'It's up to the parents to gauge how much motivation, pressure or space a child needs.' 'Every child is different.' 'We are all unique and that is what I intend to drive home to parents.'

Why she said NO to reservation

Why she said NO to reservation

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

'My parents have taught me that there is nothing more valuable than humanity.' 'I have seen poor and deserving people striving to get ahead in life and how reservation helps them.' 'At the same time I have seen rich kids with well to do parents still taking advantage of reservation.' 'I cannot be an opportunist. I cannot be a hypocrite.' 'I cannot say I believe in humanity and equality and do exactly the opposite.'

A baffling week in Tamil Nadu

A baffling week in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2017

In Tamil Nadu, Divya Nair encounters jallikattu, a ban on colas and a water shortage.

'I know I am better. I know I can rise above racism'

'I know I am better. I know I can rise above racism'

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2017

Varsha Thapa opens up about her modelling career, racism abroad, fitness and style tips and her ideal Valentine.

How NaMo's DeMo inspired designer Althea Krishna

How NaMo's DeMo inspired designer Althea Krishna

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2017

Althea Krishna's collection inspired by the defunct 500 and 1,000 notes was showcased at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.

Peeking into the soul of the Northeast

Peeking into the soul of the Northeast

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

What is it about the charm of the Northeast and its mountains that it takes prisoners?

Exclusive: Mesmerising Padma Lakshmi 'I felt like a Mughal bride'

Exclusive: Mesmerising Padma Lakshmi 'I felt like a Mughal bride'

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2017

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera recounts the brief moments of interaction and conversation he had with the international celebrity.

Not an easy job this!

Not an easy job this!

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2017

Rediff.com's photographer Rajesh Karkera brings you all the action behind the glitz and glamour that ultimately dazzles on the ramp!

Are you following this model on Insta?

Are you following this model on Insta?

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2017

Merrylin Boro, the 23 yr-old beauty bares her heart out.

Karisma Kapoor dazzles in white

Karisma Kapoor dazzles in white

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2017

Karisma Kapoor looked pretty in a white creation designed by Arpita Mehta.

OMG, what style!

OMG, what style!

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2017

We bring you the best dressed people who should have been on the ramp on Day 3 of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017. Take a look.

Spotted@LFW: Shriya, Priyanka, Tanishaa

Spotted@LFW: Shriya, Priyanka, Tanishaa

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

Designer Payal Singhal has quite a fan following in tinsel town, finds Rajesh Karkera.

What's this Pune chef doing at LFW?

What's this Pune chef doing at LFW?

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2017

We met some more beautiful people on the inaugural day of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.

PICS: Off ramp hotties at fashion week

PICS: Off ramp hotties at fashion week

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2017

On Day One of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017, Rediff.com met these beautiful girls to know about their looks and style mantras. Do watch this space for more.