Divya Nair, Savera R Someshwar

Stories by Divya Nair, Savera R Someshwar

At 12, this young scientist is solving a global problem

At 12, this young scientist is solving a global problem

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2018

'We don't know if the water we are drinking has lead in it or not.' 'In India, we don't have ways to easily detect or measure contamination levels.'

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2018

Haaziq Kazi, disturbed by the damage we have done to marine life, has designed a solution to save the oceans.

Guruspeak: How you can become a leader

Guruspeak: How you can become a leader

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2018

'I believe that to be a successful leader, you need to develop fly vision.'

'It is important for women to be brave'

'It is important for women to be brave'

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2018

Sangeeta Talwar, one of India's first women bosses, tells women how they can succeed in the cut-throat word of business.

Inspiring! This couple had a zero-waste wedding

Inspiring! This couple had a zero-waste wedding

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2018

Veena Balakrishnan and Vighnesh Vancheeshwar tell us how they planned it.

'#MeToo will change the narrative forever'

'#MeToo will change the narrative forever'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is a giant stride towards protesting sexual/verbal assault.' 'It is very important for us, as a society, to 'listen', to introspect and to understand that this is part of 'change' towards a safer society.' 'Hushing it up will only encourage the perpetrators who will begin to feel that they are invincible.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2018

Indrani's words were quick, her hand gestures quicker. She kept pointing to certain paragraphs in their consent terms.

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2018

The story behind Wali Ullah's picture will melt your heart.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2018

'I ask for bail in the name of justice.' 'Give me a chance to stay alive and see the trial till its end.'

Why this couple's weight loss journey has gone viral

Why this couple's weight loss journey has gone viral

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2018

Aditya and Gayatri Sharma are giving us fitness goals.

Helicopter Eela Review: Kajol disappoints, Riddhi shines

Helicopter Eela Review: Kajol disappoints, Riddhi shines

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2018

Helicopter Eela could have been a good film but falls short, says Savera R Someshwar.

Shweta Bachchan has a story for you

Shweta Bachchan has a story for you

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2018

'She's the best actor in the family,' her dad, arguably the finest actor in all of Bollywood, said later.

#MeToo: How to deal with sexual harassment at your workplace

#MeToo: How to deal with sexual harassment at your workplace

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2018

To prevent being sexually harassed, it is important to first understand where it will happen and who your possible predators are.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani's bail and the car with the body

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani's bail and the car with the body

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2018

And while the owner of the Chevrolet, which held Sheena's remains, will be examined on October 16 in Judge Jagdale's court, it is Indrani's response to the prosecution's reply to her bail application that will be the focus of everyone's attention.

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

'Be you. Be goofy and silly and don't be ashamed of it,' says Akshara Ashok who uses comics to talk about body positivity.

How is your college celebrating Surgical Strike Day?

How is your college celebrating Surgical Strike Day?

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2018

Colleges and universities across India have been asked to observe September 29 as Surgical Strike Day. Tell us what your college is doing to remember this memorable day in India's military history. Please share your stories and pictures with us.

Air hostess to DJ: An inspiring journey

Air hostess to DJ: An inspiring journey

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Paroma Chatterjee has done over 800 gigs, performed at many big clubs in India and abroad and won acclaim for her skill.

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2018

Wishal Soni talks about his eco-friendly, pocket-happy model to save the environment.

'But what about same-sex marriage?'

'But what about same-sex marriage?'

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2018

'When that happens, it will be a landmark day for all of us. That will mean something to us.'

Asexual and proud of it

Asexual and proud of it

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2018

Vibhor Sen tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com about the struggles he faced before he finally accepted his sexuality.