'Cracking the exam is 99 per cent hard work and persistence and maybe 1 per cent luck.'
'In the climax, if you see, Manoj Bajpayee and I engage in a fist fight.' 'It had to be shot in a single take so either of us couldn't make any mistakes.'
How they strategised, motivated and led their teams to victory.
'Errant bikers wearing branded t-shirts sponsored by local political parties raced through traffic, almost taking our breath away. Young kids stood at the edge of the roads, clicking selfies amid playing 'catch up' with their buddies, least bothered about the festival or its relevance.'
'When women act assertively, express anger or vocalise their accomplishments -- examples of characteristics that are seen among leaders in most organisations -- they often receive pushback because these behaviours do not align with traditionally feminine attributes.'
Aparna Kumar fought pneumonia and extreme weather conditions to make history.
Devaki Vijayaraman shares her inspiring journey from a homegrown baker to being the first winner of Masterchef India Tamil.
'We always want to pull down the other person.' 'All we need right now is sensitivity, not just in our industry, but everywhere.'
On December 15, Mohammed Mustafa, an MBA student and IAS aspirant from Jamia Milia Islamia University, was among the students who were dragged out of the library and lathi-charged by policemen. In a conversation with Rediff.com's Divya Nair, the 26 year old recounts the ordeal he faced for a protest he says he didn't participate in or volunteer for.
What does the National Educational Policy 2020 mean for students, parents and teachers?
Divya Nair writes about a friend who recently separated from her husband of four years.
It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.
Are you self motivated? Have you lead a team before? Can you deliver under pressure?
A decade has seen many welcome changes in this hill district of Jammu and Kashmir, says Anjuli Bhargava.
Veena Balakrishnan and Vighnesh Vancheeshwar tell us how they planned it.
Agnimitra Paul remembers Sridevi, her mentor in Bollywood.
It was Gadgil's idea to print a wedding invitation on fabric with temporary ink so it can be used later as a napkin.
'When Arnab Goswami announced on TV, it's over, it's done, dad patted me with love and said congrats.' 'I broke down' Nakshatra Bagwe, a 'proud gay' film-maker and activist from Mumbai, tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair.
'The heart is to honour all who have been struck by Covid and the map signifies that as a country, we can win this together.'
Gauri Shinde's film moves at its own pace, but will stun you with its life lessons, says Divya Nair.
Mumbai teen Siddharth Pillai has designed and patented a technology that prevents coral bleaching and will save hundreds of marine species from extinction.
The Great Indian Kitchen is one of the most powerful films Divya Nair has watched in recent times. One that will unsettle you long after you've watched it. And that's why everyone -- married or single, man or woman -- must watch it.
RustOrange co-founders Samik Sarkar, Shashank Agnihotri and Kuvalaya Singh share their story and learnings.
'India has 1 lawyer per 1,000 population.' 'Opportunities in the field of law are plenty.'
Dr Sanjoy Mukherjee tells you why marriages break and what you can do to prevent it.
'If you lose weight you can expand your range of work,' Shah Rukh told him.
Make the most of what you have, says Divya Nair.
Biju Menon tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how he transformed himself to play a 73 year old character, one of his most challenging and satisfying roles as an actor.
Chennai-based wedding photographer Varun Suresh tells his story.
'We will teach horse riding and swimming to our children. But when it comes to dealing with emotions, none of the parents or teachers will ask the child: "How are you feeling today?"'
'This will make the driver alert and more responsible to drop you safe.'
Psychiatrist Dr Kersi B Chavda interacted with our readers on April 3, 2020 and answered their queries on mental stress due to coronavirus outbreak and lockdown. Here is the complete chat transcript of what he told readers.
Disability activist Virali Modi recounts her life's most challenging moments and how she turned adversities in her favour.
Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.
Six working professionals tell us how they balance time between work and family.
'I don't understand what is so wrong about my husband and me wanting to adopt a kid? Unfortunately, we don't know many (rather any) examples of couples who endorse our choice of adoption. 'I have realised that we have a huge battle to fight. In the end, I hope we don't lose,' says Divya Nair.
Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.
'Life has been my greatest teacher.'
He just wanted to see some snow. But he got much more than that. Samanyu, all of 7, scaled Africa's loftiest peak and proved that no dream is impossible. And that age is just a number.
