Rediff.com's Divya Nair visited the IBSAR centre at Belapur on the first day of CAT 2011 and spoke to students to find out how the first day went by. While most students do not prefer to take the CAT on the first day, we spoke to some students who braved it on the D-Day.
Delhi-based Shubham Chakraborty, 32, a management graduate from XLRI, Jamshedpur, tells us how he fought anxiety and stress due to poor workplace management.
Fashion Week first-timer Divya Nair recounts her fifth and final day attending Lakme.
Fashion Week first-timer Divya Nair recounts her fourth day attending Lakme.
Fashion Week first-timer Divya Nair recounts her third day attending Lakme.
Fashion Week first-timer Divya Nair recounts her second day attending Lakme.
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.
Presenting the most-viewed recipes this year.
On July 13, 2011, Bapi Motilal Khetu had barely sat down at a shop in Khau Galli in Zaveri Bazaar locality of Mumbai when a bomb placed in a Honda Activa scooter exploded. A year later, he is scared of leaving his home and complains that life will never be the same for him. Divya Nair reports.
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The harvest festival is incomplete without this humble and easy-to-make porridge.
The first step to keeping your job safe, experts tell Rediff.com's Divya Nair, is understanding why layoffs happen.
Kerala buttermilk is a soothing summer drink.
Leo is a good entertainer with interesting twists you wouldn't guess, applauds Divya Nair.
Ramanunni Nair's spicy chicken recipe can be served up with rice, rotis or Malabar parottas.
The competition between Dil, Dimaag and Dum promises much entertainment in the days to come, expects Divya Nair.
Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) is undoubtedly one of the most successful experiments in Prithviraj's journey as an actor, applauds Divya Nair.
Beetroot Rasam is a great soup for a chilly day or may be relished with steamed rice and poriyal/upperi/bhaji.
What makes Ullozhukku worth recommending is its ability to surrender to the surprises and yet grow with its characters, observes Divya Nair.
Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories, states Divya Nair.
A temple on the mountain top. A lake and a waterfall. All in one day!
A daughter's ode to her mom's love for cooking.
"If HR isn't responsive, it's critical to keep records of all interactions -- e-mails, dates and any conversations you had. If HR fails to help, escalate the matter to higher management or the internal complaints committee," says Smita Shetty Kapoor.
At Ganesh Galli, one of Mumbai's oldest pandals, a team of more than 60 workers came together to create Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.
Sutta Kathirikkai goes well with idli, dosa, chapattis and even rice.
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.
'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them, and add meaning to their journey.'
Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to cope with the sudden loss of a loved one.
'If you batted an eyelid and drifted the vehicle a little, you'd certainly hit the unsteady rocks and meet your end. Or so it seemed.' 'By the way, did I tell you that we were cruising at approximately 12,000 feet and above?'
Kajol's mere presence has the potential to overshadow her co-stars, but surprisingly, we get to see her modest camaraderie light up the talents of the stunning supporting cast, observes Divya Nair.
Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna explains why parents and teens struggle to have a healthy conversation.
'All those photographs I had seen before about Ladakh were not photoshopped.' 'Ladakh, truly, was nature's masterpiece.'
Best served hot with idli podi, these delightful fluffy idli balls make for an interesting snack with tea/coffee.
International hip-hop artiste Raja Kumari talks about fighting criticism, her love for India and finding the country's next big talent.
'He was truly an athulya abhinaya pratibha (exceptionally talented actor),' director Fazil tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com, as he mourns his friend's loss.
Rediff reader Ramanunni Nair shares a simple tricolour recipe.
After making you uncomfortable, the series ends abruptly, leaving you with a bitter aftertaste of a self-absorbed world that is too eager to move on, notes Divya Nair.
There is nothing exceptional in the plot that will blow your mind away, warns Divya Nair. Yashoda Review
Rediff readers shared their best monsoon memories.
