SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2023

'This verdict means that if there is presidential rule anywhere in any state of India, that state can be dismembered and from a state can be downgraded to a Union territory.'

'15 million people of Jammu and Kashmir are bitter'

'15 million people of Jammu and Kashmir are bitter'

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2023

'This bitterness will be more in Jammu area than in Kashmir.'

How To Heal From Toxic Relationships

How To Heal From Toxic Relationships

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2023

When things don't materialise the way toxic people want them to, they may try different ways to control you.

Mohanlal Looks Smashing in Malaikottai Valiban

Mohanlal Looks Smashing in Malaikottai Valiban

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2023

Mohanlal, the complete actor, has finally revealed the teaser of his coming period drama, Malaikottai Valiban.

Why Is My Partner So Toxic?

Why Is My Partner So Toxic?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2023

According to experts, one of the primary causes of toxic behaviour is a lack of adulting in men and women.

Review: Dhootha Keeps You Hooked

Review: Dhootha Keeps You Hooked

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2023

At the end of eight episodes, the climax is bound to leave you with questions but it would be fair to say that the two-episode backstory and the characters seemed far more interesting than the six-episode drama and tension that led to it, observes Divya Nair.

Review: The Village Fails To Impress

Review: The Village Fails To Impress

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2023

The Village starts off pretty well, but it required something more convincing than a bunch of creepy Gollum-like monsters to deliver the impact it should, observes Divya Nair.

Is Your Partner Toxic Or Are You Judgmental?

Is Your Partner Toxic Or Are You Judgmental?

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2023

Relationship coaches help you decode toxic behaviour and how it can potentially damage your mental health and your relationship with your partner.

'100% guarantee all workers are alive'

'100% guarantee all workers are alive'

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2023

'We are hoping that in three-four days we will surely get a positive result.'

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2023

'These kinds of tunnels are not meant for the Himalayas.' 'Development should be good for all people and not where you make a tunnel and 40 people get trapped.'

'Subrata Roy was arbitraging between India and Bharat'

'Subrata Roy was arbitraging between India and Bharat'

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2023

'The India which was all about glamour and razzmatazz through which he could earn the trust of people of the other India, which was Bharat.'

Is Diwali Making You Sad, Lonely?

Is Diwali Making You Sad, Lonely?

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna tells you how to deal with your emotions in a positive way during the festive season.

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2023

'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'

'Obviously, you get upset at being denied a ticket'

'Obviously, you get upset at being denied a ticket'

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2023

'I was never why I was denied a ticket to contest the assembly elections.'

'If Kejriwal is arrested...'

'If Kejriwal is arrested...'

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2023

'It could backfire on the BJP and boost the Opposition parties.'

'Not counting caste is as political an act as counting it'

'Not counting caste is as political an act as counting it'

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2023

'The upper caste elite's belief that they are casteless is a belief that is available only to the upper castes. Because all the lower castes are reminded by society every day what their caste is.'

Duranga 2 Review: Predictable

Duranga 2 Review: Predictable

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2023

What should have ideally been a slow-burn thriller pretty much turns into a game of predictive, uninteresting moments that simply delay the almost obvious climax, notes Divya Nair.

'We Are Angry Because They Failed Us Again'

'We Are Angry Because They Failed Us Again'

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2023

'We want to send Indians on the moon and create history, but we don't want to accept the reality that is happening on earth.'

Leo Review: Among Vijay's Best

Leo Review: Among Vijay's Best

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2023

Leo is a good entertainer with interesting twists you wouldn't guess, applauds Divya Nair.

'Ask Kumaraswamy why he wants to join the BJP'

'Ask Kumaraswamy why he wants to join the BJP'

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2023

'This decision to go with the BJP is Kumaraswamy's individual decision and not a party decision.'