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Hush Hush Review

Hush Hush Review

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Hush Hush starts on a mysterious note that sustains our curiosity for the first few episodes. Then it veers off in different directions aimlessly, notes Divya Nair.

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

I don't remember Rajinikanth beheading anyone so brutally in any of his previous films. Or glamourising so much of blood and violence. This is an altogether different version of a brutal Ra1jinikanth, something you and I had probably never imagined before, observes Divya Nair.

Foodies, it's time to salivate over simple yet delicious food

Foodies, it's time to salivate over simple yet delicious food

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The lyrical beauty of the songs, the exceptional frames that bind beauty and poetry make Neelavelicham a near-perfect tribute to the legendary writer who marvelled at imperfection and despised grammar as much as he hated his writing being edited, observes Divya Nair.

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Kindness and compassion is all you need to survive and build your life. And that is what makes 2018's Kerala story so relevant, notes Divya Nair.

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The 10-year-old who shares his birthday with William Shakespeare talks about his inspiration to write, his mini library and big dream.

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

It would be unfair to accommodate Gauri's incredible journey in six episodes, but the makers have done justice by casting Sushmita Sen. She adds a touch of elegance and reform in some of the most challenging scenes, applauds Divya Nair.

'Day or night, women are always thinking of safety'

'Day or night, women are always thinking of safety'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'No matter which part of the world you live in, I am sure every woman must have experienced this at some point of their lives.'

Delhi to Manali: 17 hrs of driving, funny signs and a risky tunnel

Delhi to Manali: 17 hrs of driving, funny signs and a risky tunnel

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'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.'

Kaanekkaane Review

Kaanekkaane Review

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Kaanekkaane is Suraj's triumph all the way, declares Divya Nair.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

The Very Best Of Dhanush

The Very Best Of Dhanush

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Dhanush, who turns 40 on July 28, still defies his age and can transform into an unemployed college graduate, an obsessive, one-sided lover or the doting father of a teen with equal integrity and maybe even lead a badly written film to commercial success.

Travelling Across India On Your Stomach In Summer

Travelling Across India On Your Stomach In Summer

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The best summer foods of India

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The latest season of Bridgerton takes a bolder view at handling troubled relationships and marriages as it teases displeased viewers from the previous season with enough fodder to last until the next season, feels Divya Nair.

Abhijeet weds Sansriti: India's First Metaverse Wedding

Abhijeet weds Sansriti: India's First Metaverse Wedding

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Abhijeet Goel and Dr Sansrati Jain tied the knot on the Yug Metaverse to become India's first couple to get married on a Metaverse platform.

Traditional Sambar Like My Amma's

Traditional Sambar Like My Amma's

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

This version of my mom's special sambar uses plenty of Madras cucumber and okra.

Hey Sinamika Review

Hey Sinamika Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

A lot of scenes in the film reminded me of Mani Ratnam's pattern and treatment of love stories -- love at first sight, the talkative partner, picturesque song sequences and of course, longing and heartbreak, observes Divya Nair.

Twice Beauty Queen Ritika Khatnani's INSPIRING Story

Twice Beauty Queen Ritika Khatnani's INSPIRING Story

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Raised by a single mother, former Miss Teen International Ritika Khatani recently won the Miss Diva Supranational 2021 title.

Salute Review

Salute Review

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Salute explores narratives of police brutality and unethical practices, power-hungry politicians who will stop at nothing and the helplessness of innocent victims of crime, observes Divya Nair.

Bigg Boss 10: What's wrong with Bani!

Bigg Boss 10: What's wrong with Bani!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Why did Bani ask Lopa such inane questions, asks Divya Nair.

Radhe Shyam Review

Radhe Shyam Review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Everything about Radhe Shyam is such a boring waste of time that you can't decide whether to doze off or scratch your head and hope to make some sense of what the film is trying to tell you, sighs Divya Nair.

Stressed By Online Classes? Seek Help!

Stressed By Online Classes? Seek Help!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

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

Bro Daddy Review

Bro Daddy Review

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The comedy is stale, but there are bits that make you laugh, notes Divya Nair.

SEE: Stranded Indian students appeal for help

SEE: Stranded Indian students appeal for help

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'We are feeling helpless and want to be with our families.'

Kuruthi review

Kuruthi review

Rediff.com18 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.

Criminal Justice 3: Adhura Sach Review

Criminal Justice 3: Adhura Sach Review

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Criminal Justice 3: Adhura Sach is watchable for Pankaj Tripathi's brilliant portrayal of Madhav Mishra, observes Divya Nair.

A salute to the brave who gave their today for our tomorrow

A salute to the brave who gave their today for our tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

As India remembers its soldiers who fought and died in the Kargil War, Divya Nair recalls a recent day of homage at the Kargil War Memorial.

Malayankunju Review

Malayankunju Review

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Malayankunju is a coming-of-age survival drama that has its heart in the right place, notes Divya Nair.

Survivor to Celebrity Astrologer

Survivor to Celebrity Astrologer

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'Even troubles/challenges seek attention/respect.'

Sita Ramam Review

Sita Ramam Review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sita Ramam is a subtle reminder that, in a world where you can be anything, the best thing you can be is kind

Minnal Murali Review

Minnal Murali Review

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

It's not every day that you see a superhero in a lungi running over cars, bashing the bad guy and saving village folk, observes Divya Nair.

ASK ANU: Are You Living With A TOXIC Person?

ASK ANU: Are You Living With A TOXIC Person?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

If you feel that being around the person is physically and mentally draining, then it's a red flag that you should not ignore, warns mental health expert Anu Krishna.

Wonder Women Review: Must Watch!

Wonder Women Review: Must Watch!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

What makes Wonder Women brilliant is the breeziness of the events and issues it tackles without delving on it too much or surrendering to it completely, observes Divya Nair. Wonder Women Review

Recipe: How to make Paneer Chilli

Recipe: How to make Paneer Chilli

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

The irresistible Indian sizzler is not only easy to make, it is gluten-free too.

Varisu Review: Packed With Vijay Magic!

Varisu Review: Packed With Vijay Magic!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

This is a film written for an audience that thrives on Vijay's stardom and it satisfies them thoroughly, observes Divya Nair.

Bigg Boss 10: Greed wins over love

Bigg Boss 10: Greed wins over love

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

In this bad game of survival, choosing love would mean burning your fingers. And turns out, only Mona had the heart to pick love over greed.

Bigg Boss 10: Salman favours Lopa over Bani

Bigg Boss 10: Salman favours Lopa over Bani

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

If Bani is about might and fight, Lopa has a sharp tongue that can easily piss off the calmest of people. But Salman chose to defend Lopa over Bani. Sad!

Bigg Boss 10: Bani gets upset with Salman

Bigg Boss 10: Bani gets upset with Salman

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Despite Salman Khan counselling Bani to let go of the incident, she felt it apt to defend her gloominess for not becoming captain and gaining immunity. Sweetheart, just three more weeks to go, take a chill pill.

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets disgusting!

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets disgusting!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

What Swami Om did on Thursday's episode has not only made the show disgusting, but his survival so far has set a negative precedent for future participants to go to any lengths to garner TRPs.

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets aggressive

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets aggressive

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Even a peaceful, fun task like clicking a selfie couldn't happen smoothly thanks to the one and only annoying person of the house.