''I don't revisit any of my work once it's complete because I'm very self-critical.' 'I will probably exclaim, "Oh God, such bad acting!"'
Divya Nair spent eight hours getting home September 4. Thankfully she reached safe. And was able to appreciate the human side of her journey. Her story is not any more unusual than that of so many other city residents last Wednesday. But why should anyone have to spend eight hours getting home on an average rainy day in Mumbai? Why?
Diya Parakh tells us how her videos are making people laugh.
And Patrick D'Souza managed to score a perfect 100 in 4 of his attempts!
'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.'
'See to it that you have adequate skills that will make you so indispensable that they cannot fire you.'
'I am just hoping school reopens and our son gets to enjoy this phase, make new friends and gain new experiences,' says Divya Nair.
Cosmetic experts explain how liposuction, like any other surgery, has its share of risks and side effects.
'Live a simple lifestyle where you eat well, sleep on time and take care of your body.'
A senior first officer with Jet Airways shares her plight.
Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.
'It will be a competitive market more than ever due to the layoffs that have happened.'
'It's the film you can take your appa, amma, pati, or even your girlfriend and everyone will walk home with a smile,' says Divya Nair.
From a small team of five weavers, Karagiri now works with 1,800 weavers from across India. Pallavi Mohadikar, co-founder of Karagiri, shares her incredible success journey.
Manish Malhotra talks about his work, success and how he survived the industry for nearly three decades.
'I want them to stand up against abuse, inequality and create a safe, equal world where men and women respect and value each other beyond caste and gender.'
Flirting, persistence and longingness comes alive in Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai, feels Divya Nair.
Mirror lehengas, organza skirts, pre-stitched sarees, necklet gowns, dhoti-crop tops in handwoven fabrics and hand-done embroideries with traditional textile techniques will trend.
After Aadukalam and Asuran, this is another film Dhanush is going to be proud of, says Divya Nair.
GenNext designer Ujjwala Bhadu has a modern approach to vintage designs.
The traditional Onasadhya is incomplete without these sumptuous preparations made from rice, coconut, milk and assorted veggies.
Ulka Sadalkar and Rajeev Kher are transforming Pune's public restrooms and offering a dignified solution to India's sanitation needs.
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Miss World Washington Shree Saini tells us how she overcame multiple traumas and carved her niche to compete for Miss World this year.
'The lockdown has been a great excuse to delay payments.'
Over the weekend, Akanksha was evicted. Good riddance.
'Every day, when I deliver milk, I talk to the families and find out what is happening in their lives.' 'That is how you get to know the real issues and find solutions.'
Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.
'What is the need to postpone the exam?'
Four enterprising women tell us how they tackled bias and criticism to create a niche for themselves and are now leading their businesses.
Taher Poonawala, 20, a student of IIT-Madras from Mumbai reveals his study secrets.
Dipa Karmakar's achievement, says Divya Nair, has lessons for us all.
'Goddess Laxmi doesn't come just by praying to her.' 'You have to make yourself attractive to Laxmi for her to come to you.'
Delhi, daddy issues, drivers, domestic help, politics, patriarchy, sexuality, sexism, choices, compromises, community, religion, real estate, motherhood, marriage -- Gulmohar offers a loaded, layered understanding of familial relationships and its indirect impact on the people at the periphery, notes Sukanya Verma.
'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'
'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.'
The teenager's simple idea to solve a problem has been developed into an app which launched July 18 in Mumbai.
'They wanted a character, who could speak both Tamil and Hindi. That's how I got on board.'
