Divya Nair, Savera R Someshwar

Stories by Divya Nair, Savera R Someshwar

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2019

Journalist Anita Saluja was one of the last persons to meet Sushma Swaraj on August 6. She spent nearly an hour chatting with the late leader, which is why her sudden death later in the evening came as an unexpected shock for her. She talks to Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com about her association with Sushma Swaraj over the last few decades.

WATCH: The Indian rap queen with a sexy voice

WATCH: The Indian rap queen with a sexy voice

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2019

International hip-hop artiste Raja Kumari talks about fighting criticism, her love for India and finding the country's next big talent.

How this actor lost 8 kg in 2 months

How this actor lost 8 kg in 2 months

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2019

Prachi Tehlan who gained weight for the film Mamangam tells us how she got back in shape.

Sheena Bora Trial: Did the Pen police botch the case?

Sheena Bora Trial: Did the Pen police botch the case?

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2019

If an FIR had been registered by the Pen police -- instead of a mere entry in the station diary -- an investigation could have taken place and the body might have been identified as Sheena's, leading to the case being cracked much earlier.

'Apology for Jallianwala is the right thing to do'

'Apology for Jallianwala is the right thing to do'

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2019

'Prime Minister Modi is from Gujarat and so does not understand the importance of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre to Punjabis,' says the British MP fighting for an apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life

How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2019

Mumbai teen Siddharth Pillai has designed and patented a technology that prevents coral bleaching and will save hundreds of marine species from extinction.

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2019

Mamatha, a 'simple, hard working village girl', battled stereotypes, shaped her body and confidence to become one of India's top bodybuilders.

Mocked for tomboy looks, this 18 YO did India proud

Mocked for tomboy looks, this 18 YO did India proud

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2019

Miss Teen World 2019 Sushmita Singh shares her inspiring journey to the top.

She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA

She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2019

"I am running for HOPE -- Humanity, Oneness, Peace and Equality," says Sufiya Sufee.

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2019

Will there be answers? Will we ever know the truth about who murdered Sheena Bora?

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

Rediff.com   30 May 2019

Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder and EVP, TeamLease Services explains which sectors will contribute to India's growth story.

Naigaon to LA: How a dance video changed their life

Naigaon to LA: How a dance video changed their life

Rediff.com   30 May 2019

Mumbai-based dancing troupe V Unbeatable received a standing ovation from the audience and judges at America's Got Talent, a leading talent reality show.

Why I quit BJP and joined Congress

Why I quit BJP and joined Congress

Rediff.com   11 May 2019

'I had to submit my resignation from the BJP after just two weeks because they were very regressive.' 'There was no space for a free thinking individual.'

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

Rediff.com   9 May 2019

Pune architects Dhruvang Hingmire and Priyanka Gunjikar are building houses out of mud and stone, employing local artists and contributing to the village economy.

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

'50% of students lose out because of lack of English language skills.' 'Only 15% to 20% have the functional skills companies are looking for.'

Jet crisis: 'I am living on my savings'

Jet crisis: 'I am living on my savings'

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2019

A senior first officer with Jet Airways shares her plight.

'Rahul Gandhi knows what India needs'

'Rahul Gandhi knows what India needs'

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2019

Will Mumbai North Central, the constituency Priya Dutt lost to the Bharatiya Janata Party's Poonam Mahajan in 2014, welcome her back?

'Modi is the worst person in Indian politics'

'Modi is the worst person in Indian politics'

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2019

'A prime minister's responsibility is the entire nation.' 'The nation looks to you for protection, for security...' 'Politics has become larger than the nation's interests.'

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2019

Activist, motivational speaker and acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal talks about her 'not so glamorous life', daily struggles and how she's preparing herself for the future.

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2019

It was Gadgil's idea to print a wedding invitation on fabric with temporary ink so it can be used later as a napkin.