DIVYA NAIR And AFSAR DAYATAR

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What Is Analogue Paneer? Why Have The Maharashtra, Gujarat Governments Banned It For A Year?

What Is Analogue Paneer? Why Have The Maharashtra, Gujarat Governments Banned It For A Year?

Rediff.com   3 days ago

After Maharashtra's crackdown on analogue paneer, here's what dietitians say about its nutritional value, health concerns and how to choose fresh paneer.

10 Questions Men Hate Hearing From Wives

10 Questions Men Hate Hearing From Wives

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Married men reveal the everyday questions from their wives that leave them feeling awkward, guilty or annoyed.

Friendship Day: When Colleagues Become Family

Friendship Day: When Colleagues Become Family

Rediff.com   7 days ago

Divya Nair remembers the work friendships that proved some of life's strongest bonds are built beyond the cubicle.

Beyond Besties: Unexpected Friends Who Change Your Life

Beyond Besties: Unexpected Friends Who Change Your Life

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2026

From childhood playmates to train companions and mommies who become your friends, every phase of life introduces us to a new kind of friendship, says Divya Nair.

US F-1 Visa: 'Continuing Studies In The US Will Depend On...

US F-1 Visa: 'Continuing Studies In The US Will Depend On...

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2026

With the duration of stay capped at four years, the biggest impact of the new F-1 visa rules is likely to be on PhD scholars, students enrolled in longer professional programmes, those whose graduation gets delayed and students moving from one academic programme to another, highlight education experts.

Why Friendship Day In The '90s Was So Special

Why Friendship Day In The '90s Was So Special

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2026

Long before social media reels and tagged Instagram stories, friendships were celebrated with simple rituals that made the day unforgettable, says Divya Nair.

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2026

Divya Nair shares the recipe for the perfectly-cooked salmon to be served with imperfect-looking mushroom pt and mashed potatoes, cooked with lots of love.

Youth Protest: 'How Can You Torture, Pull Someone's Hair, Drag Them, Tear Their Clothes?'

Youth Protest: 'How Can You Torture, Pull Someone's Hair, Drag Them, Tear Their Clothes?'

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2026

'They were hitting students. They are not just students, they are the youth, they are the future. You cannot destroy our future.' LGBTQIA+ activist and makeup artiste Jaanmoni Das, who participated in the youth protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, recounts her experience on The Rediff Podcast.

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi: 'There's A Sensitivity In Gen Z We Cannot Imagine'

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi: 'There's A Sensitivity In Gen Z We Cannot Imagine'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2026

On the latest episode of The Rediff Podcast, actor-singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi explains why she admires GenZ's courage and sensitivity.

The Marriage Secret That Still Works!

The Marriage Secret That Still Works!

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2026

Bhanu Iyer from Bengaluru tells us about the simple habits and values that helped her marriage celebrate 15 years.

NEET-PG 2026: What Happened To The Zero Percentile Policy?

NEET-PG 2026: What Happened To The Zero Percentile Policy?

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2026

One of the most important provisions this year is that qualifying NEET-PG does not automatically guarantee participation in counselling.

'If You Can't Tell Your Family You Don't Want To Marry...'

'If You Can't Tell Your Family You Don't Want To Marry...'

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2026

'Many relationships break down because people are unable to honestly express what they feel. If someone cannot tell their family they do not want to go ahead with a marriage, the consequences can affect not only them but everyone involved.

Lock Upp Season 2: Sach Ya Sazaa: Is Akanksha Unsanskari?

Lock Upp Season 2: Sach Ya Sazaa: Is Akanksha Unsanskari?

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2026

What works for Lock Upp Season 2: Sach ya Sazaa is the dramatic energy the contestants bring along. Whether they are successful, desperate or struggling in their respective careers, each one seems willing to bare a part/all of themselves on this platform, informs Divya Nair.

A Topper Reveals: Biggest Challenge In CA Prep Is....

A Topper Reveals: Biggest Challenge In CA Prep Is....

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2026

CA All India Rank 3 Sohan Anil Manjrekar tells Rediff how he spent five years preparing for one of the toughest examinations in the country; he did it to fulfil his father's dream.

'If Your Child Says No To Marriage...'

'If Your Child Says No To Marriage...'

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2026

Do not push your children into situations that leave them feeling trapped or desperate, appeals rediffGURU Anu Krishna.

Can You Be Rejected For A Job Because You're LGBTQIA+?

Can You Be Rejected For A Job Because You're LGBTQIA+?

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2026

'A recruiter has no legitimate basis to ask whether you are married, in a same-sex relationship or planning to transition,' says Sonam Chandwani, managing partner at KS Legal & Associates.

'Money Makes A Huge Difference In A Marriage'

'Money Makes A Huge Difference In A Marriage'

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2026

Bengaluru-based Priyanka* reveals how resuming her career and becoming financially independent taught her to feel confident about herself.

Reha Sukheja: The Reluctant Model Who Became A Runway Star

Reha Sukheja: The Reluctant Model Who Became A Runway Star

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2026

In this episode of The Rediff Podcast, supermodel Reha Sukheja opens up about her unplanned journey into modelling and how she found the courage and confidence to become a successful runway icon.

How Saanika Shah Conquered Everest

How Saanika Shah Conquered Everest

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2026

At 11.23 am on May 20, 2026, 22-year-old Saanika Shah fulfilled a dream she had nurtured for five years by successfully summiting Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.

'If Losing Belly Fat Were As Easy As Eating A Gummy...'

'If Losing Belly Fat Were As Easy As Eating A Gummy...'

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2026

'...would obesity still be a global epidemic?'