SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

'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.

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.