SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

In Sumy university, stranded students melt ice for water

In Sumy university, stranded students melt ice for water

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2022

'There has been no help that has come from the Indian embassy till date. We have no idea when we all will be evacuated.'

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2022

'There is a healthy culture of learning.'

'We can die in Russian bombing. Help us!'

'We can die in Russian bombing. Help us!'

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2022

'We request the Indian government that they send some buses urgently so that we can travel in groups and reach safety.'

'In 5 days all students will be out of Ukraine'

'In 5 days all students will be out of Ukraine'

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2022

'We are trying to trace them.' 'We feel their phone batteries must have died because they are travelling by road.'

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2022

'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'

IT Topper To Miss Teen Universe India

IT Topper To Miss Teen Universe India

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2022

'From a teenager who struggled with low self-esteem to representing India at Miss Teen Universe, I've really worked hard to become someone I'm proud of.'

'Putin must think he can pull it off'

'Putin must think he can pull it off'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2022

'Putin has set aside all the rules and now he is deciding the rules.'

'Indian embassy has forgotten us'

'Indian embassy has forgotten us'

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2022

Over 1,200 Indian students stranded at Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine make a desperate call for help.

Recipes: Paniyarams

Recipes: Paniyarams

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2022

Best served hot with idli podi, these delightful fluffy idli balls make for an interesting snack with tea/coffee.

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2022

'There is a cost to war.' 'The West knows that and so does Putin.' 'The point is, how much of the cost are both sides willing to pay?'

'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'

'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2022

At 13, Anoushka Jolly has received funding for her app Kavach through which students like her can report incidents of bullying and harassment anonymously

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2022

'This issue is related to national security because they were compromising the entire capital markets's core infrastructure by leaking confidential information.' 'What would have happened if the servers had come down?' 'Or some confidential information leaked to terrorists who could have knocked out our capital market?'

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.

Stressed By Online Classes? Seek Help!

Stressed By Online Classes? Seek Help!

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2022

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how parents and students can overcome the stress caused by online education.

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2022

'The Indian government evacuated its citizens from the clutches of the Taliban and Covid-hit Wuhan, so I am not worried.'

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2022

'At present there might be at least 500 Indians stuck in Iran for various reasons and we have no idea when they will come back.'

'PM's Parliament speech was jumlebaazi'

'PM's Parliament speech was jumlebaazi'

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2022

'It will take a long time for people's memory to be misled by a prime minister who is so arrogant and who refuses to acknowledge his own faults.'

Why Microsoft Awarded This Techie

Why Microsoft Awarded This Techie

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2022

Kasam Shaikh is the fifth person in India and first from Maharashtra to receive the award for Microsoft Most Valuable Professional title in Artificial Intelligence.

Hijab Row: 'CM Bommai has thrown out his principles'

Hijab Row: 'CM Bommai has thrown out his principles'

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2022

'Bommai's predicament is pathetic right now because deep inside he is not like this, but to remain in power he has to talk and speak against his own conscience.'

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2022

'Goddess Laxmi doesn't come just by praying to her.' 'You have to make yourself attractive to Laxmi for her to come to you.'