'You can either sulk and blame your destiny or you can choose to handle the situation with positivity.'
The 10-year-old who shares his birthday with William Shakespeare talks about his inspiration to write, his mini library and big dream.
Ek Mini Katha highlights an important body issue, but in many ways, it also trivialises it, notes Divya Nair.
Pooja Khanna, co-founder, Mindhouse app reveals how simple habits can help you relax and sleep better.
At 13, Anoushka Jolly has received funding for her app Kavach through which students like her can report incidents of bullying and harassment anonymously
The actor reveals her favourite workouts and the simple secrets that help keep her in shape.
Actor Priyamani shares her style secrets, love for fitness and more...
Simran Dhir talks about Delhi, Indian parents and the inspiration behind her debut novel Best Intentions.
Poor writing sinks this period film which is watchable for Mammooty's gravity defying stunts, says Divya Nair.
'Failure is success delayed. It teaches you to be patient and persevere so that you improve.'
Plus size models tell us how they took charge of their lives and turned their dreams into reality.
'Consistency is the key to cracking any goal.' 'If you can't put in 10 hours a day, make it 6 hours or 8 hours, but stick to it.' 'Don't lose momentum.'
In the past year, Harsh and Heena Mandavia risked their lives and provided 23,000 meals to the poor and needy during the lockdown. What made them do it?
Youngsters turn their passion for dance to raise funds for Covid relief in rural UP.
Fitness model and entrepreneur Krishna Shroff shares her inspiring career journey.
'Live a simple lifestyle where you eat well, sleep on time and take care of your body.'
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.
Readers share their unusual summer pics. You can share yours too!
The perfect recipe to beat the sweltering heat.
From a contestant on a reality show to a judge, Dilin Nair aka Raftaar shares the secrets that worked in his favour.
'I am really happy with how people remember my character.'
'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'
'Fitness is such a game of trial and error and it's an absolute rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs.'
It is unfair that actors like Jyotika and Parthiban are wasted in what could have been a spectacular courtroom drama, complains Divya Nair.
Cosmetic experts explain how liposuction, like any other surgery, has its share of risks and side effects.
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
Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!
'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.
'As a donor, you may think you are saving one life. But you touch the lives of the entire family and community associated with the person. And it only cost you a few hours of your life.'
'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.'
'We all grew around our mom's love for cooking and obviously we took it for granted. But now, I really miss it... I miss her.'
Drishyam 2 fulfills all the criteria required for a blockbuster in terms of story, message, performances and execution, aplauds Divya Nair.
'As the convoy crawled towards Manali, the night got darker with no street lights to guide us. The road ahead too got narrower and rocky.'
Colleges and universities across India have been asked to observe September 29 as Surgical Strike Day. Tell us what your college is doing to remember this memorable day in India's military history. Please share your stories and pictures with us.
In 1993, Rochelle Chhabra joined Streax as an R&D employee. Today, she heads their professional division.
Why did Bani ask Lopa such inane questions, asks Divya Nair.
Prachi Tehlan who gained weight for the film Mamangam tells us how she got back in shape.
'In the initial days of re-opening, both consumers as well as business owners will take a while to adjust to the new normal.'
Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.
'It is important that students not focus on the remuneration that the job fetches in the first year, but look at the next 5 year journey with that job role.'
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