SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

The last call made by the pilot

The last call made by the pilot

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2025

As the planer reached a height of 625 feet, the aircraft started going down. It was at this time that the pilot, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with co-pilot First Officer Clive Kundar issued the Mayday call.

How To Stop Someone From Gaslighting You

How To Stop Someone From Gaslighting You

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2025

In her latest podcast Anu Krishna, a mental health coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers suggests simple strategies to set boundaries, reclaim your confidence and take control of your life.

Would ILP Have Prevented Raja's Murder?

Would ILP Have Prevented Raja's Murder?

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2025

'If inner line permit was in place in Meghalaya, the details of the three people who allegedly murdered Raja would have been on record.'

When The Wife Turned Murderer

When The Wife Turned Murderer

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2025

Recent cases where the wife turned murderer.

'In CCTV Footage, 'Sonam Was Looking To Be In Panic'

'In CCTV Footage, 'Sonam Was Looking To Be In Panic'

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2025

'I feel the murderers had done a recce of this place before murdering Raja.' 'It is isolated, there are no CCTV cameras.' 'It was a fit place to commit the crime.'

Thug Life Review: Mani Ratnam's Magic Is Missing

Thug Life Review: Mani Ratnam's Magic Is Missing

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2025

The edge-of-the-seat action is interspersed with moments of intense, raw emotions of romance, trust and betrayal, and keeps you entertained and waiting for the next big reveal, observes Divya Nair.

'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2025

'...in the minds of the youth of Assam.' 'Now, no protests happen in Assam because of fear of police encounters.'

Indian Vlogger's Remarks Land Him In Turkish Trouble

Indian Vlogger's Remarks Land Him In Turkish Trouble

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2025

Indian vlogger Malik 'Swashbuckler' has apologised for his offensive video comments on Turkish women.

6 Times India Made History At Miss World

6 Times India Made History At Miss World

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2025

Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.

Dehradun Road Rage Shocks Uttarakhand

Dehradun Road Rage Shocks Uttarakhand

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

Viral videos of road rage in Dehradun featuring two families slugging it out over a minor accident has shocked Uttarakhand.

Congress Reveals 6 Surgical Strikes Against Pakistan

Congress Reveals 6 Surgical Strikes Against Pakistan

Rediff.com   29 May 2025

The revelation may have come late in the century but the Congress disclosed on Thursday, May 29, 2025, that the Indian Army conducted six surgical strikes against Pakistan during UPA-2, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government's second term in power.

'Congress Must Expose Shashi Tharoor's Lies'

'Congress Must Expose Shashi Tharoor's Lies'

Rediff.com   29 May 2025

'Shashi Tharoor is destroying the history of India.' 'He is distorting facts about the Congress party.'

'Miss World Is Like Telugu Cinema': Nandini Gupta

'Miss World Is Like Telugu Cinema': Nandini Gupta

Rediff.com   29 May 2025

A quick conversation with Miss India World Nandini Gupta, who has entered the quarterfinal of the 72nd Miss World competition.

3 Indians Feared Kidnapped In Iran

3 Indians Feared Kidnapped In Iran

Rediff.com   28 May 2025

While the embassy did not release the names of the missing Indians, media reports cited their names as Hushanpreet Singh (from Sangrur district), Amritpal Singh (from Hoshiarpur district) and Jaspal Singh (from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district).

15 Years Ago This Day: When Maoists Sabotaged A Train

15 Years Ago This Day: When Maoists Sabotaged A Train

Rediff.com   28 May 2025

On May 28, 2010, Maoists derailed the Jnaneshwari Express, killing 148 passengers.

Trump vs Harvard: 'Don't Panic. Harvard Is Not The Only Path To Success'

Trump vs Harvard: 'Don't Panic. Harvard Is Not The Only Path To Success'

Rediff.com   26 May 2025

Amidst growing panic over Trump's ban on Harvard's international student enrolment, overseas education consultants have this advice for Indian students.

When India Nearly Eliminated Dawood...

When India Nearly Eliminated Dawood...

Rediff.com   23 May 2025

'6 shooters went to kill Dawood in Pakistan.'

'Pakistan Navy Is Partnering Dawood'

'Pakistan Navy Is Partnering Dawood'

Rediff.com   23 May 2025

'The Pakistan establishment keeps him well protected.'

Lost Your Job? 3 Things To Do Next

Lost Your Job? 3 Things To Do Next

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

Anu Krishna, mental health coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, tells you how to stay afloat emotionally and rebuild your life and career after you receive the pink slip.

What Is Operation Kagar About?

What Is Operation Kagar About?

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

During Operation Kagar, 350 Naxalites have been killed so far, including some of the movement's top leaders.