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Divya Nair

Divya Nair is a seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience covering education and entertainment. At Rediff, she writes about young achievers, education, health and relationships, and occasionally reviews films across Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam cinema. You can e-mail the author at divyan@rediff.co.in

Stories by DIVYA NAIR

'When you reach the top, people will only see your success'

'When you reach the top, people will only see your success'

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2016

In his first attempt, Chirag Jha, a BTech student from the IIT-Bombay scored a perfect 100 in the CAT 2015 results declared earlier this year.

'I was a picky eater. I hated carrots, milk and karela'

'I was a picky eater. I hated carrots, milk and karela'

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2015

Chef and author Rakhee Vaswani talks about her passion for cooking, her daily struggles as a mompreneur and how she's spreading smiles through her recipes.

Do you know the logic behind these superstitions?

Do you know the logic behind these superstitions?

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2015

Most rituals that we blindly follow today have a scientific and logical history to it.

'Every time I hear: Be safe, I cringe'

'Every time I hear: Be safe, I cringe'

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2015

'I am proud of the many things my country is. At the same time I do not need to turn a blind eye to the (man-made) flaws.'

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2015

Ishita Katyal, the youngest TEDx licensee ever from Asia impressed the world with her ideas at the TED Youth conference held in New York, November 14.

#Nostalgia! 10 things we miss about Diwali now

#Nostalgia! 10 things we miss about Diwali now

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2015

Disclaimer! If you were born post 2000, some of the things mentioned in this piece might seem ancient.

How to have a Happy Monday at work

How to have a Happy Monday at work

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2015

Instead of sulking and being lazy, it is important that you brave up and beat the blues

'Our appeal to Indians is to buy Indian and wear Indian'

'Our appeal to Indians is to buy Indian and wear Indian'

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2015

Designers Shraddha Nigam and Mayank Anand tell us why they're committed to the cause of empowering Indian weavers through their label.

Heart attack: What to do in the first 60 minutes

Heart attack: What to do in the first 60 minutes

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2015

Thumb rule: Never ignore any pain in the chest area.

'Even in difficult times, you must learn to trust yourself'

'Even in difficult times, you must learn to trust yourself'

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2015

Anup Raaj, 23, describes how Super 30, a free IIT-JEE coaching institute located in Patna, Bihar, changed his life.

9 things that make me a proud Indian

9 things that make me a proud Indian

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2015

Do we really need to wait for a special day to be reminded of our country's rich heritage and culture, asks author and management guru Virender Kapoor.

The flip side of being a model

The flip side of being a model

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2015

Mumbai-based model Pooja Bhamrah tells us why it is important to be fit, positive and balanced.

From the Indian Army to the fashion ramp

From the Indian Army to the fashion ramp

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2015

Nikita Sahay was a captain in the Indian Army when she decided to quit her job and pursue her childhood dream. After a lot of failed attempts, Sahay, now 26, is finally living her dream and is happy at that.

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi: Have a dream for your country and the world

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi: Have a dream for your country and the world

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

At the 53rd annual convocation ceremony of the IIT-Bombay, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi shared stories of his struggle and victories.

My dream for India is...

My dream for India is...

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2015

Changemakers from across the country share their wishlist -- how to build a better India.

Move from jugaad to jhakaas: Anand Mahindra at IIT-B

Move from jugaad to jhakaas: Anand Mahindra at IIT-B

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2015

At the 53rd annual convocation ceremony of the IIT-B, Anand Mahindra urged graduates to focus on imagination.

For this IIT grad, even a newspaper was a luxury

For this IIT grad, even a newspaper was a luxury

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2015

Shubham Kumar Gautam, son of a farmer and a Super 30 student, recounts how, in a journey laced with perseverance, grit and determination, he achieved what seemed impossible.

Why I want to adopt a child

Why I want to adopt a child

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2015

'I don't understand what is so wrong about my husband and me wanting to adopt a kid? Unfortunately, we don't know many (rather any) examples of couples who endorse our choice of adoption. 'I have realised that we have a huge battle to fight. In the end, I hope we don't lose,' says Divya Nair.

Want to have a healthy period? Let's talk taboos!

Want to have a healthy period? Let's talk taboos!

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2015

Team Menstrupedia is inspiring young girls to break taboos and speak about their problems related to menstruation and instilling confidence in them.

Recipe: How to make Paneer Chilli

Recipe: How to make Paneer Chilli

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2015

The irresistible Indian sizzler is not only easy to make, it is gluten-free too.