SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Everyday Heroine: She Balances Her Job And Her Passion

Everyday Heroine: She Balances Her Job And Her Passion

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2026

Thane-based Chitra Tambe, 28, opens up about how she juggles a full-time career and her growing passion while living in a joint family setup.

Everyday Heroine: 'Akeli Aurat Ko Duniya Kamzor Samajhti Hai'

Everyday Heroine: 'Akeli Aurat Ko Duniya Kamzor Samajhti Hai'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2026

Mumbai-based caretaker Suchita Sawant tells us how she raised her son, funded his education and continues to support herself financially and brings smiles and comfort in the lives of several elderly and helpless patients.

'This War Is Only About Iran's Fight For Survival'

'This War Is Only About Iran's Fight For Survival'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2026

'Strikes into the Gulf countries are proof that the security guarantees offered by the US are ineffective and that the Gulf countries cannot rely on American security assurances for their safety.'

'Pakistan Treats Afghanistan As Its Province'

'Pakistan Treats Afghanistan As Its Province'

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

'The unexpected turn of events and assertion of sovereignty by the Taliban has baffled the Pakistan security establishment.'

The Kerala Story 2: Targetted Hate Ruins A Good Cautionary Tale

The Kerala Story 2: Targetted Hate Ruins A Good Cautionary Tale

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

It's not the clothes or the rebellion that invites violence, but the mindset that continues to police and condition girls and encourages the perpetrator, instead of punishing the criminals. This lack of empathy is what ultimately brings The Kerala Story 2 down, observes Divya Nair.

'Pakistan Can Only Disintegrate If Any External Power Intervenes'

'Pakistan Can Only Disintegrate If Any External Power Intervenes'

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2026

'If this region destabilises, then we are not far away. This region should not destabilise.'

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Review: Where's The Chemistry?

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Review: Where's The Chemistry?

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2026

Even as Benedict and Sophie steal sultry glances and get intimate, one crucial thing is missing all throughout, notes Divya Nair.

'If You Want Me To Attend Rave Parties, Do Drugs...'

'If You Want Me To Attend Rave Parties, Do Drugs...'

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2026

'...I am not part of it. If you want to boycott me because of this, and there have been obvious instances where people didn't want to review my films because I am not important.'

Secret Message In Rashmika's Bridal Veil

Secret Message In Rashmika's Bridal Veil

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2026

Here's every tiny detail you need to know about one of the most high-profile, intimate celebrity weddings of the season.

The Bluff: Priyanka is a treat to watch

The Bluff: Priyanka is a treat to watch

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2026

The pace at which Priyanka's Ercell fights off her enemies and secures her family into a bunker, you would forget you are in a Hollywood thriller, notes Divya Nair.

Waaree Energies, Premier Energies in Focus as US Imposes 126% Duty on Indian Solar Imports

Waaree Energies, Premier Energies in Focus as US Imposes 126% Duty on Indian Solar Imports

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2026

Shares of Waaree Energies and Premier Energies are under pressure after the US imposed initial duties on Indian solar imports. The article examines the impact on green energy stocks and market sentiment.

Shree Ram Twistex IPO Day 3: GMP, Subscription Status and Should You Apply?

Shree Ram Twistex IPO Day 3: GMP, Subscription Status and Should You Apply?

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2026

The Shree Ram Twistex IPO enters Day 3 with strong investor interest. Check latest GMP, subscription status, price band, company fundamentals, and expert review to decide whether to apply.

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2026

'Women in crime can turn on and off emotions like a tap.' 'Something that comes in the way of their goals can be eliminated without a second thought.'

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2026

For Mumbai-based Priya, arranged marriage was not a personal choice. The obligation slowly led to unprotected sex, followed by a baby and years of suppressed emotions leaving her feeling trapped in her marriage.

Swami Vs Yogi: The Showdown In Uttar Pradesh

Swami Vs Yogi: The Showdown In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2026

Tensions between Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have drawn national attention in recent months.

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2026

Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram explains how she captured the fiery and hypnotic Theyyam image that won her the National Geographic India Contest

Wuthering Heights Review: Doesn't Do Justice To The Book

Wuthering Heights Review: Doesn't Do Justice To The Book

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2026

Marketed as a Valentine's Day treat, audiences can expect to be mildly entertained by the surface-level intimate scenes in Wuthering Heights that only leave you thirsty for the real, raw passion, notes Divya Nair.

Ranveer Singh Vs Farhan Akhtar: The Don 3 War

Ranveer Singh Vs Farhan Akhtar: The Don 3 War

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2026

Ranveer Singh opts out of Farhan Akhtar's Don 3. Syed Firdaus Ashraf tries to piece together the puzzle.

Bandwaale Review: Soulful

Bandwaale Review: Soulful

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2026

Kudos to the makers for attempting to create a meaningful series, Bandwaale, that blends the beauty of music to inspire you to look within, and find your voice, raves Divya Nair.

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2026

Ravi Kaushik has sold 70,000 units of air filters through his start-up Airth and aims to sell 10 lakh units in the next five years.