SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

How Jane Street Made Rs 36,500 Crore

How Jane Street Made Rs 36,500 Crore

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2025

SEBI alleges Jane Street placed bets on the stock market falling and then acted in a way to make the market actually fall so it could win its bet.

Mumbai's Rail Network Saw 922 Deaths In 5 Months

Mumbai's Rail Network Saw 922 Deaths In 5 Months

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2025

210 deaths were directly attributed to commuters falling from overcrowded trains.

How We Planned A Return-Gift-Free Birthday For Our Son

How We Planned A Return-Gift-Free Birthday For Our Son

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2025

If you ask any young parent what they dread the most about planning their child's birthday, there'd be only one answer: Planning and buying return gifts, notes Divya Nair.

The Hunt Review: A MUST WATCH!

The Hunt Review: A MUST WATCH!

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2025

You are hooked on The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case from the first episode, applauds Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Bihar's Revision Of Voters List: What's Cooking?

Bihar's Revision Of Voters List: What's Cooking?

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2025

'The Election Commission is conducting the National Register of Citizens in Bihar through the backdoor.'

120 Crore Spent on Yoga Day 2025

120 Crore Spent on Yoga Day 2025

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2025

'International Yoga Day is just for one day. No one talks about yoga for the rest of the year, yet we spent 120 crore. That's an enormous amount. It could be better spent on the poor.'

What Is Brain Aneurysm, Salman's Medical Condition?

What Is Brain Aneurysm, Salman's Medical Condition?

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2025

Brain aneurysm is a severe disorder that affects 2 to 5 per cent individuals globally. Surprisingly, not many are aware about this as there are no definite symptoms; it can go undiagnosed for years.

'Iranians Love India'

'Iranians Love India'

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2025

'Iranians admire Indian cinema and often mention Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan when you meet them.'

Is It Time To Retire The Great Indian Kapil Show?

Is It Time To Retire The Great Indian Kapil Show?

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2025

One thing you realize after seeing the title of the Netflix show, 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' that the word 'comedy' is missing from the title. In the language of mathematics: Kapil Sharma equals to Comedy. Kapil is synonymous with laughter and as a comedian when you watch him he makes you forget all your worries.

'They Sent A Third Class Bus For Us'

'They Sent A Third Class Bus For Us'

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2025

'We were told that we would be taken care of when we reached Delhi. But we did not find a single Kashmiri government official who could guide us.'

Are You Being Forced Into Marriage?

Are You Being Forced Into Marriage?

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2025

Anu Krishna, mind coach and relationship expert, co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, reaches out to young women and parents, urging them to seek help at the appropriate time and start a healthy conversation.

Woman Tied To Tree In Naidu's Kuppam

Woman Tied To Tree In Naidu's Kuppam

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2025

Sirisha was tied to a tree and allegedly beaten by moneylender Munikannappa and others after her husband failed to repay a loan of Rs 80,000 taken three years ago.

Now, A Case Like Sonam's In Alwar!

Now, A Case Like Sonam's In Alwar!

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2025

IIn an echo of the Sonam Raghuvanshi case in Meghalaya, the Alwar police in Rajasthan has arrested a woman for allegedly killing her husband in league with her lover.

'No One Is Evacuating Tehran'

'No One Is Evacuating Tehran'

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2025

'All the government and private offices are functioning.' 'Overall, life is continuing normally.' 'People of Iran are showing spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.'

Muslims, RSS Join Hands To Help Crash Victims

Muslims, RSS Join Hands To Help Crash Victims

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2025

'Grief united all of us as Ahmedabadis.'

Why Bus To Evacuate Indian Students In Iran Is Stuck!

Why Bus To Evacuate Indian Students In Iran Is Stuck!

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2025

'The Indian embassy did send a bus to evacuate us along with an Indian embassy official, but Urmia University is not giving us permission to leave.'

'We Lost Both Of Them In One Week'

'We Lost Both Of Them In One Week'

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

Arjun Patolia, 36, came from London to his ancestral village Vadiya in Amreli district to immerse Bharati's ashes in the Narmada, as per her last wish.

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

All the 12 cabin crew members, including two pilots, on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight were killed in the Ahmedabad air crash on Thursday.

Pix: After the flight crashed!

Pix: After the flight crashed!

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2025

The Ahmedabad airport cancelled flights post the crash before resuming limited flights in the evening.