Divya Nair, Prasanna D Zore

Stories by Divya Nair, Prasanna D Zore

'India Isn't Gunning For War, But...'

'India Isn't Gunning For War, But...'

Rediff.com   9 May 2025

'India won't take anything from Pakistan lying down.'

Operation Sindoor: 'Pakistan Very Much Expected This'

Operation Sindoor: 'Pakistan Very Much Expected This'

Rediff.com   7 May 2025

'India has been preparing for the last 15 days... it won't be easy for Pakistan if it tries to dominate escalation.'

'Indus Water Treaty On Deliberate Pause'

'Indus Water Treaty On Deliberate Pause'

Rediff.com   5 May 2025

'India's letter to Pakistan on April 24 (2025; two days after the Pahalgam terrorist attack) didn't tear up the treaty -- but it did put it on ice.'

'Weaponising Water Poses Serious Risks For India'

'Weaponising Water Poses Serious Risks For India'

Rediff.com   5 May 2025

'Militarily, it risks escalating tensions with Pakistan, potentially triggering conflict due to Pakistan's heavy reliance on the Indus.'

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2025

'I will do it again. I am ready to put my life in danger a second time. This is my land, this is my responsibility'

A Dad's Tale of Terror, Survival, Humanity in Pahalgam

A Dad's Tale of Terror, Survival, Humanity in Pahalgam

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2025

A tale of terror, courage, and humanity -- one father's desperate escape, a mother's sacrifice, and Kashmiris who saved lives.

'India must hit Pakistan hard where it hurts the most'

'India must hit Pakistan hard where it hurts the most'

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2025

'We need to raise the costs and consequences for Pakistan. It is long overdue. Our initial surgical strike was effective for about six months. Then, the Balakot strike provided a deterrent for perhaps two to three years. But we cannot operate under the assumption that such limited responses will suffice for decades to come.'

'Without US, Saudis, UAE in loop, there will be no retaliation'

'Without US, Saudis, UAE in loop, there will be no retaliation'

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2025

'If Pakistan's army wants to escalate violence in Kashmir, they have an unlimited supply of jihadis they can train and send. That's not an issue for them.'

'We have no option but to strike back'

'We have no option but to strike back'

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2025

'If they aim to remain aligned with the public sentiment, as any democratic government should, then they must respond. Why else would the prime minister have cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia? And why would he have instructed the home minister himself to travel to Srinagar to assess the situation firsthand? This suggests that something is indeed being planned. I am quite certain of that, although the exact form it will take remains to be seen.'

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2025

'By extending the definition of 'personal' to include institutions and not just individuals, the State has equipped itself with a tool to block access to most kinds of information.'

'Marks Don't Matter...': College Topper's Viral Post

'Marks Don't Matter...': College Topper's Viral Post

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2025

'I am a topper aur mujhe internship nahi mil rahi hai (I am a topper but I don't have an internship),' says Bisma Fareed.

Vikram's 10 Best Performances

Vikram's 10 Best Performances

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2025

Divya Nair celebrates the actor's birthday by presenting the path-breaking films and performances that define his career.

'Employees Aren't Use-And-Throw Objects'

'Employees Aren't Use-And-Throw Objects'

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2025

'You think: Did I fail the people I had to let go? Did I promise something I couldn't deliver? That day (when we had to sack 70 people) will stay with me.'

9 Errors In JEE Mains Exam Answers Sparks Outrage

9 Errors In JEE Mains Exam Answers Sparks Outrage

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2025

The National Testing Agency is facing criticism on social media for alleged errors in the answer keys for the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main Session 2, 2025.

'If Waqf Is Transparent, No Muslim Will Be Poor'

'If Waqf Is Transparent, No Muslim Will Be Poor'

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2025

'There's no transparency in work (of the Wakf Board), in property transactions (of the Waqf).'

F-1 Visa Changes: What Indian Students Should Do

F-1 Visa Changes: What Indian Students Should Do

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2025

Pananjay Tiwari, founder and director of Impel Overseas Education, explains how the new changes can impact Indian students who are applying to US universities and those who are already studying in the US.

'Tahawwur Rana Won't Get Solitary Confinement, But...'

'Tahawwur Rana Won't Get Solitary Confinement, But...'

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2025

'It is ensured that no adversaries or people who oppose Tahawwur Rana's philosophy are housed in the same ward or jail.' 'Additionally, it is ensured that he does not have any prior contacts within that jail.' 'So, the lodgment of such a high-profile prisoner is done very carefully.'

'Not Time To Panic. It's Time To Buy'

'Not Time To Panic. It's Time To Buy'

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2025

'It won't be a V-shaped recovery. It'll be consolidation.' 'Investors might exit during that grind. It'll be painful.'

'Investors: Stay Calm. Avoid Speculative Investment Behaviour'

'Investors: Stay Calm. Avoid Speculative Investment Behaviour'

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2025

'My advice: Don't mark your portfolio to market every day. Focus on survival.'

Student Visa? How To Avoid Deportation

Student Visa? How To Avoid Deportation

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2025

Dr Pananjay Tiwari, founder and director of Impel Overseas Education, highlights what international students should keep in mind in order to be safe in a new country and avoid being deported.