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Divya Nair

Divya Nair reports on young achievers, education, health, relationships and occasionally reviews Tamil and Malayalam movies. You can e-mail the author at divyan@rediff.co.in

Stories by DIVYA NAIR

'Failure is not a negative word'

'Failure is not a negative word'

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2022

'Failure is success delayed. It teaches you to be patient and persevere so that you improve.'

What The Stars Say About Your Love Life

What The Stars Say About Your Love Life

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2022

Astrologer Janvi Gaur reveals what the year has in store for your love life.

Bro Daddy Review

Bro Daddy Review

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2022

The comedy is stale, but there are bits that make you laugh, notes Divya Nair.

Astro Forecast: Life Advice for 2022

Astro Forecast: Life Advice for 2022

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2022

Celebrity astrologer, tarot card reader and life coach Janvi Gaur tells you how each of you can optimise your talents to make the most of 2022.

Survivor to Celebrity Astrologer

Survivor to Celebrity Astrologer

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2022

'Even troubles/challenges seek attention/respect.'

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2022

It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadha Review

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadha Review

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2022

For all of us who have been through the different challenges of the pandemic, each of the stories will evoke your senses in its own way, notes Divya Nair.

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2022

Simran Dhir talks about Delhi, Indian parents and the inspiration behind her debut novel Best Intentions.

ASK ANU: How NOT To Talk To Your Teen

ASK ANU: How NOT To Talk To Your Teen

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2021

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to have a healthy conversation with teens.

Minnal Murali Review

Minnal Murali Review

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2021

It's not every day that you see a superhero in a lungi running over cars, bashing the bad guy and saving village folk, observes Divya Nair.

Pushpa: The Rise Review

Pushpa: The Rise Review

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2021

Even though the plot is predictable, Allu Arjun's swag makes this film an edge-of-the seat action-drama, observes Divya Nair.

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2021

RustOrange co-founders Samik Sarkar, Shashank Agnihotri and Kuvalaya Singh share their story and learnings.

Marakkar Review

Marakkar Review

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2021

The film bears its weight largely on Mohanlal's shoulders who mostly looks tired and old as he delivers his flat, unmemorable lines trying to look passionate, observes Divya Nair.

ASK ANU: How to talk SEX with your teen

ASK ANU: How to talk SEX with your teen

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2021

Mental health coach Anu Krishna explains how parents and adults can have a healthy, age-appropriate conversation about issues that really matter.

How this homemaker won MasterChef Tamil

How this homemaker won MasterChef Tamil

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2021

Devaki Vijayaraman shares her inspiring journey from a homegrown baker to being the first winner of Masterchef India Tamil.

Twice Beauty Queen Ritika Khatnani's INSPIRING Story

Twice Beauty Queen Ritika Khatnani's INSPIRING Story

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2021

Raised by a single mother, former Miss Teen International Ritika Khatani recently won the Miss Diva Supranational 2021 title.

India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen

India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2021

Akumjung Pongen, the first Rhodes scholar from Nagaland, shares his inspiring journey.

The Joy Of Learning With My Kid

The Joy Of Learning With My Kid

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2021

Are we teaching our children or are they teaching us? Divya Nair, mother of a little boy, wonders.

ASK ANU: 'How do I deal with my rebellious teen?'

ASK ANU: 'How do I deal with my rebellious teen?'

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna explains why parents and teens struggle to have a healthy conversation.

'Nedumudi Venu made me feel like his own'

'Nedumudi Venu made me feel like his own'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2021

Poornima Indrajith, who acted with Nedumudi Venu in the daily soap Oomakkuyil for three years, shares lovely memories of the legendary actor, who passed into the ages on October 11.