SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

'None can force me to say Jai Shri Ram'

'None can force me to say Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2021

'It is not that I don't want to say "Jai Shri Ram".' I only said I will not say this slogan under any pressure.'

Haryana's Marathas to honour one of their own: Neeraj Chopra

Haryana's Marathas to honour one of their own: Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2021

Descendants of Maratha soldiers from the 3rd Battle of Panipat, who settled in Haryana after the war, are elated by the Olympian's feat.

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2021

'As soon as the BJP feels they are going to lose power, they will publish the caste census data of 2011 and conduct the caste census of 2021.'

'Lockdown put a full stop to Rashid's life'

'Lockdown put a full stop to Rashid's life'

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2021

'He used to come to the cinema hall like he was visiting a temple for worship.'

ASK ANU: How to say NO to SEX

ASK ANU: How to say NO to SEX

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2021

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to deal with intimacy issues and communicate your needs and feelings effectively.

'Jet Airways is being revived, but its employees have no future'

'Jet Airways is being revived, but its employees have no future'

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2021

'The actual amount due to Jet Airways employees is Rs 1,200 crore, and the management is giving only Rs 52 crore.'

ASK ANU: Do couples have less sex after marriage?

ASK ANU: Do couples have less sex after marriage?

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2021

Mental health guru and life coach Anu Krishna explains why physical intimacy can decrease after marriage.

'Amazon bypassing Indian law'

'Amazon bypassing Indian law'

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2021

'I approached the ministries for a response, but they did not respond on time, so I had to approach the court.'

'Lingayats frustrated with BJP after Yediyurappa's exit'

'Lingayats frustrated with BJP after Yediyurappa's exit'

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2021

'BJP takes Lingayat support and later on they throw them out, ditch them and humiliate them.' After months of speculation Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa resigned from the chief minister's post. A powerful Lingayat community leader, Yediyurappa could not even complete his term, owing to the internal politics of the Bharatiya Janata Party. So how does Lingayat community view his exit? Congress working president, Karnataka state and Lingayat leader Eshwar Khandre speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com, said, "The community which voted him and felt that they will lead the government are now disenchanted."

'India has a responsibility to Indians in South Africa'

'India has a responsibility to Indians in South Africa'

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2021

'The Government of India could aggressively promote developmental projects that will alleviate poverty particularly in communities where South Africans of Indian origin and our black brothers and sisters live as neighbours.'

'Instagram is my teacher'

'Instagram is my teacher'

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2021

'A lot of people think that since I am Rohit Shetty's sister I may get special attention.' 'In fact, it's the opposite.' 'You can call up anyone and ask, how Rohit treats Mehek on the sets and they'll tell you how I get a lot of daant.'

SIX Reasons to watch Uyare

SIX Reasons to watch Uyare

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2021

It stirs up your emotions and you end up feeling attached to each of the characters in Uyare like you've known them forever, feels Divya Nair

'No one will dare to hold the BJP flag in Punjab'

'No one will dare to hold the BJP flag in Punjab'

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2021

'BJP leaders are trying to save their lives in Punjab.'

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2021

'Life has been my greatest teacher.'

'Dilip Kumar loved India until his death'

'Dilip Kumar loved India until his death'

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2021

'He was full of Hindustan, its tehzeeb and its culture.'

'No guarantee only educated people can run govt well'

'No guarantee only educated people can run govt well'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2021

'Why do the English-speaking class feel they are the only ones who are efficient in work?' 'My own mother was from a village and she was more efficient than me. She used to handle crises better than me.' 'We will have to come out of our elite perception of governance.'

'No link between Karnataka ministers and Yediyurappa exit'

'No link between Karnataka ministers and Yediyurappa exit'

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2021

'Destabilising the Yediyurappa government is not a cakewalk.' 'If he is destabilised, then the BJP will have problems in Karnataka.'

'Father Stan Swamy asked uncomfortable questions to the State'

'Father Stan Swamy asked uncomfortable questions to the State'

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2021

'After Father Stan Swamy's death one thing has become very clear, that if you fight for justice in India you will be called a Maoist by the State.'

Why Enforcement Directorate is targeting Ajit Pawar

Why Enforcement Directorate is targeting Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2021

'No action will be taken against Ajit Pawar. I am sure.'

ASK ANU: How do I deal with loss of a loved one?

ASK ANU: How do I deal with loss of a loved one?

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2021

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to cope with the sudden loss of a loved one.