DIVYA NAIR, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by DIVYA NAIR, AFSAR DAYATAR

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

The Day Akshay Became A Puppet

The Day Akshay Became A Puppet

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2022

Whatever the fate of his movie may be at the box office, Akshay Kumar sure knows how to entertain his audiences.

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2022

'God has given me everything -- wealth, success, a good wife and good friends. I wish He gives me good health.'

Malayankunju Review

Malayankunju Review

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2022

Malayankunju is a coming-of-age survival drama that has its heart in the right place, notes Divya Nair.

'A Lot Of Demand For Niche Talent'

'A Lot Of Demand For Niche Talent'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2022

'Generic skills are in abundance, but technological advancements have left staple skills redundant.' 'It is why employers are now looking for alternate sources of hiring -- deploying gig workers, looking at Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities for relevant talent.'

Sita Ramam Review

Sita Ramam Review

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2022

Sita Ramam is a subtle reminder that, in a world where you can be anything, the best thing you can be is kind

Why KBC Still SCARES Amitabh Bachchan

Why KBC Still SCARES Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2022

Amitabh Bachchan, surprisingly, feels a sense 'dar' as to how he will conduct himself on KBC.

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2022

'As a donor, you may think you are saving one life. But you touch the lives of the entire family and community associated with the person. And it only cost you a few hours of your life.'

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2022

As we celebrate the actor's much deserved award, Divya Nair presents 10 landmark films in Suriya's career, ranked in order of performance.

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2022

Toxic people are all around us. And they can cause us emotional and mental damage. Mental health coach Anu Krishna explains how to deal with toxic, abusive, people and relationships.

Is Taapsee Kangana's 'sasti copy'? Ekta Kapoor Answers

Is Taapsee Kangana's 'sasti copy'? Ekta Kapoor Answers

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2022

'Tamil, Telugu or Malayalam films are rooted in their culture.' 'Hindi films are not rooted.' 'English-speaking people are making Hindi films.'

ASK ANU: Are You Living With A TOXIC Person?

ASK ANU: Are You Living With A TOXIC Person?

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2022

If you feel that being around the person is physically and mentally draining, then it's a red flag that you should not ignore, warns mental health expert Anu Krishna.

What Vijay Deverakonda's Mom Calls Him

What Vijay Deverakonda's Mom Calls Him

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2022

'=I love telling stories, and I love telling them to huger audiences and big auditoriums.; 'And what better auditorium than India?'

How Actor Aditi Gautam Lost 16 Kg

How Actor Aditi Gautam Lost 16 Kg

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2022

'Live a simple lifestyle where you eat well, sleep on time and take care of your body.'

Meet Meet Shah, India's CA Topper

Meet Meet Shah, India's CA Topper

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2022

'Consistency is the key to cracking any goal.' 'If you can't put in 10 hours a day, make it 6 hours or 8 hours, but stick to it.' 'Don't lose momentum.'

How to Bounce Back After Being Laid Off

How to Bounce Back After Being Laid Off

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2022

'Upgrade your skills to adapt to the ever changing work dynamics and adopt new skills to remain employable and relevant in future.'

What To Do If You Are Laid Off

What To Do If You Are Laid Off

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2022

'Re-evaluate your career goals and be ready to embrace challenges. ' 'Work thoroughly on your resume by highlighting the key skills and major areas of work.' 'Check and apply for jobs posted by employers regularly.' 'Stay positive.'

Are You At Risk Of LOSING Your JOB?

Are You At Risk Of LOSING Your JOB?

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2022

Remember, the security of your job primarily depends on two major factors -- how relevant you are for the organisation and how the organisation is aligned to its stakeholders (investors, clients and employees)

Modern Love Hyderabad Review

Modern Love Hyderabad Review

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2022

Modern Love Hyderabad, even though predictable, is interesting in parts and keeps you entertained emotionally, observes Divya Nair.

Javed Ali's MAGICAL Concert!

Javed Ali's MAGICAL Concert!

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2022

For two hours, Javed Ali sang. And his fans went crazy.