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Divya Nair

Divya Nair reports on young achievers, education, health, relationships and occasionally reviews Tamil and Malayalam movies. You can e-mail the author at divyan@rediff.co.in

Stories by Divya Nair

Salute Review

Salute Review

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2022

Salute explores narratives of police brutality and unethical practices, power-hungry politicians who will stop at nothing and the helplessness of innocent victims of crime, observes Divya Nair.

'It took me years to feel confident in the way I look'

'It took me years to feel confident in the way I look'

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2022

'Fitness is such a game of trial and error and it's an absolute rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs.'

Radhe Shyam Review

Radhe Shyam Review

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2022

Everything about Radhe Shyam is such a boring waste of time that you can't decide whether to doze off or scratch your head and hope to make some sense of what the film is trying to tell you, sighs Divya Nair.

'I'm proud to say that I've worked my a** off'

'I'm proud to say that I've worked my a** off'

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2022

Fitness model and entrepreneur Krishna Shroff shares her inspiring career journey.

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2022

'There is a healthy culture of learning.'

IT Topper To Miss Teen Universe India

IT Topper To Miss Teen Universe India

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2022

'From a teenager who struggled with low self-esteem to representing India at Miss Teen Universe, I've really worked hard to become someone I'm proud of.'

Recipes: Paniyarams

Recipes: Paniyarams

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2022

Best served hot with idli podi, these delightful fluffy idli balls make for an interesting snack with tea/coffee.

'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'

'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2022

At 13, Anoushka Jolly has received funding for her app Kavach through which students like her can report incidents of bullying and harassment anonymously

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.

Stressed By Online Classes? Seek Help!

Stressed By Online Classes? Seek Help!

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2022

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how parents and students can overcome the stress caused by online education.

Why Microsoft Awarded This Techie

Why Microsoft Awarded This Techie

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2022

Kasam Shaikh is the fifth person in India and first from Maharashtra to receive the award for Microsoft Most Valuable Professional title in Artificial Intelligence.

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2022

'Goddess Laxmi doesn't come just by praying to her.' 'You have to make yourself attractive to Laxmi for her to come to you.'

Recipe: Beetroot Vada

Recipe: Beetroot Vada

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2022

Your kids will love them.

How Mum-To-Be Kajal Aggarwal Stays Fit

How Mum-To-Be Kajal Aggarwal Stays Fit

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2022

'During pregnancy, your body may tell you what it's feeling more acutely than during other phases of life, which is your body's way of adapting to protect your pregnancy.'

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2022

'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'

'Failure is not a negative word'

'Failure is not a negative word'

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2022

'Failure is success delayed. It teaches you to be patient and persevere so that you improve.'

What The Stars Say About Your Love Life

What The Stars Say About Your Love Life

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2022

Astrologer Janvi Gaur reveals what the year has in store for your love life.

Bro Daddy Review

Bro Daddy Review

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2022

The comedy is stale, but there are bits that make you laugh, notes Divya Nair.

Astro Forecast: Life Advice for 2022

Astro Forecast: Life Advice for 2022

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2022

Celebrity astrologer, tarot card reader and life coach Janvi Gaur tells you how each of you can optimise your talents to make the most of 2022.

Survivor to Celebrity Astrologer

Survivor to Celebrity Astrologer

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2022

'Even troubles/challenges seek attention/respect.'