Nikita Puri And Samreen Ahmad

Stories by Nikita Puri And Samreen Ahmad

Banjarans of Bellary take fashion world by storm

Banjarans of Bellary take fashion world by storm

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2016

With 41 stitching patterns under their belt, the Lambani women have not only earned a GI tag for Sandur, their art has also travelled to the London Fashion Week and that Fabindia store near you.

The Huge Call Centre Scam

The Huge Call Centre Scam

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2016

An industry of scamsters is operating in the guise of call centres in India.

She made Virat, Shraddha designers

She made Virat, Shraddha designers

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2016

Anjana Reddy explores the market for home-grown Indian celebrity fashion brands at affordable prices.

'The Friday mafia has made the film business very insecure'

'The Friday mafia has made the film business very insecure'

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2016

'We used to have beautifully crafted, witty and touching duets which taught the genders how to speak and romance each other.' 'Where else would we get the genius of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle from?'

'How else could I be with Santosh?'

'How else could I be with Santosh?'

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2016

Colonel Santosh Mahadik died during an operation in Kupwara last year. His wife Swati Mahadik says joining the Indian Army allows her to keep his memory alive.

How far will you go to catch a Pokemon?

How far will you go to catch a Pokemon?

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

Gamers are losing sleep because of the craze of catching Pokemons.

Captain Radhika Menon who saved 7 lives at sea

Captain Radhika Menon who saved 7 lives at sea

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2016

She will be the first woman to receive the International Maritime Organisation Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for her dramatic rescue.

12 everyday foods that can make you VERY sick

12 everyday foods that can make you VERY sick

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2016

Think, says Nikita Puri, before you eat.

'Pokemon Go is a big threat to personal privacy'

'Pokemon Go is a big threat to personal privacy'

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

'Location is your primary sensitive data in today's time.' 'Location information is taken at a premium today because it can be sold and shared.' 'When we share our locations, the cyber security-aspect becomes very vulnerable.' 'If your identity and location is shared, then it is far easier for a criminal to target you for whatever purpose.'

Do you suffer from CFS?

Do you suffer from CFS?

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

Chronic fatigue syndrome may have its origin in your gut, says Nikita Puri.

The brave beard brothers!

The brave beard brothers!

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2016

Here's a community that stays united in its desire for facial hair in Bengaluru.

Would you use neuroscience to find a partner?

Would you use neuroscience to find a partner?

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Ever considered choosing a partner based on your psychological make-up?

'Filmmakers don't spread communal hatred'

'Filmmakers don't spread communal hatred'

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2016

'The very basis of film censorship lies in the fact that films are considered to be mass medium, and that raw emotions of cinema have the capacity to move you.' 'Which film has moved people into action in the last 40, 50 years?' 'No film.'

No carcinogen in our daily bread please!

No carcinogen in our daily bread please!

Rediff.com   30 May 2016

Pramod Kumar Julka, former dean and professor of oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, tells Nikita Puri why this is a cause for concern.

'Why promote silly characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy?'

'Why promote silly characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy?'

Rediff.com   11 May 2016

'Children should be brought up connected to our culture and should be introduced to characters from our mythologies. What is this Baa Baa Black Sheep?'

'Dhoni's culpability is evident'

'Dhoni's culpability is evident'

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2016

'Celebrities have to make sure they do enough due diligence on their own before they sign up multi-million dollar contracts.' 'Today, it is just easy money. Lend your name, lend your face and laugh your way to the bank.'

'Bihar's women feel very strongly about banning alcohol'

'Bihar's women feel very strongly about banning alcohol'

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2016

'We like to believe that it's the politicians who impose such bans. But it's the womenfolk of Bihar who made Nitish Kumar enact the ban,' says Ashis Nandy.

Would you pay Rs 2 crores for puppies?

Would you pay Rs 2 crores for puppies?

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2016

And he's willing to spend more, discovers Nikita Puri.

Why Sri Sri is laughing all the way to the bank

Why Sri Sri is laughing all the way to the bank

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2016

Yoga, wellness, meditation, Ayurveda, software and ... toothpaste - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has successfully merged business with spirituality

Anand Prakash saved a billion Facebook users

Anand Prakash saved a billion Facebook users

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2016

People think I do this for money, but I don't. I do it because I value data privacy, says Anand Prakash.