SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

'Modi will definitely pull a rabbit out of his hat'

'Modi will definitely pull a rabbit out of his hat'

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2021

'Cultural nationalism or the victim card that you play is okay when people are well fed.' 'But if you are not well fed, then it puts a question mark (on your leadership).'

'India Must Read Gail Omvedt's Writings'

'India Must Read Gail Omvedt's Writings'

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2021

'After Ambedkar, Dr Gail was the only writer who wrote critically on caste issues.'

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2021

'These charges of the prosecution will fall to the ground and I am 100 per cent sure of that.'

'Rahul does not want to be PM'

'Rahul does not want to be PM'

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2021

'The Congress wants to deprive Modi another term in 2024 and for that they are ready to make any sacrifice.'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2021

'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2021

'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'

Navarasa review

Navarasa review

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2021

If the stories weren't bound by their themes or expectations or if they weren't limited to the time and the medium, Mani Ratnam's Navarasa could have been something better, feels Divya Nair.

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2021

'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'

Indian in Kabul: 'Taliban trying to be different'

Indian in Kabul: 'Taliban trying to be different'

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2021

'When the Taliban took over there was a genuine fear that they will harm me, but right now that fear is not there.'

Kuruthi review

Kuruthi review

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2021

Kuruthi is let down by poor execution -- there are too many loose ends and most of the arguments seemed too forced, like there was an urgent responsibility to balance the blame without taking sides, points out 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.'