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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

5 ways to make a long distance relationship work

5 ways to make a long distance relationship work

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2015

Make the most of what you have, says Divya Nair.

How IITians helped engineer AAP's win

How IITians helped engineer AAP's win

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2015

'This exercise helped the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders reach out to more voters and at the same time, fine tune the poll strategy.'

Last minute tips to ace class 10 board exams

Last minute tips to ace class 10 board exams

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2015

Dhanya Nair who scored 95 per cent in class 10 last year, tells how to beat the stress and use the time to focus on optimising your preparation...

What I learned in my first year of marriage

What I learned in my first year of marriage

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2015

In a world filled with imperfections, we need to constantly remind each other that nobody and nothing is perfect, including us, says Divya Nair.

The 100 percentile girl!

The 100 percentile girl!

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

Neha Manglik, the only female CAT topper this year tells us how she did it.

6 important lessons travelling teaches you

6 important lessons travelling teaches you

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

There's always scope for new ideas, new people and new experiences.

Things to do before I step into 2015

Things to do before I step into 2015

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

While the rest of the world is busy making plans for the New Year, I have drawn up a list of what I should do before the year ends.

'Always take a photo of the driver...'

'Always take a photo of the driver...'

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2014

'This will make the driver alert and more responsible to drop you safe.'

How an Indian cadet became Miss Supranational

How an Indian cadet became Miss Supranational

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

On December 5, 22-year-old Asha Bhat, a former NCC cadet, surprised the world by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Supranational 2014 title, defeating 70 contestants from around the world.

'Always be alert... keep family informed...'

'Always be alert... keep family informed...'

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2014

'Never trust a cab or rick driver.' 'Never share personal information.' 'Never hide your whereabouts from your family.' 'Don't party late with strangers or 'just met' friends.'

7 questions you should be asking your employer

7 questions you should be asking your employer

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

Asking these matter for your career. Do not sign on the dotted line without getting satisfactory answers to these questions.

TopperSpeak: How to crack CAT 2014

TopperSpeak: How to crack CAT 2014

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2014

Tanay Aggarwal who is currently pursuing his post graduation in management from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Powai tells us how he secured 99.80 in the Common Admission Test last year.

Last minute tips to crack the CAT 2014

Last minute tips to crack the CAT 2014

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2014

Syed Zaidie, a first year PGDIM student at the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Powai shares some crucial last minute tips for CAT aspirants taking the test on November 22.

What to avoid in a job interview

What to avoid in a job interview

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

Hiring experts tell us how trivial things you say and do can lead to your rejection.

From salesman to biz tycoon: A serial entrepreneur's success mantras

From salesman to biz tycoon: A serial entrepreneur's success mantras

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2014

Abu Dhabi-based serial entrepreneur BR Shetty walks us through his life and career and shares the imminent lessons he's learned.

How to keep your job in a slowdown

How to keep your job in a slowdown

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

While it is hard to be critical of your own performance, what is it that you can do to survive a slow job market?

4 warning signs you should not take up that job

4 warning signs you should not take up that job

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

The challenge is to see through the 'golden opportunity' and find out what's in it for you?

6 smart ways to research a company before your job interview

6 smart ways to research a company before your job interview

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

How many of us really read about the company ahead of a job interview?

This Goa model just made India proud

This Goa model just made India proud

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

Goan beauty Gail Nicole Da Silva, first runner up Miss United Continent 2014 tells us how her personal success has inspired several others to believe in their dreams.

The international model who was rejected for being too beautiful

The international model who was rejected for being too beautiful

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2014

Australian model Alicia Komodromos talks about travelling to India to pursue her modelling dream and how she found her second home and friends for life.