DIVYA NAIR, HITESH HARISINGHANI, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by DIVYA NAIR, HITESH HARISINGHANI, AFSAR DAYATAR

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

For Mumbai-based Priya, arranged marriage was not a personal choice. The obligation slowly led to unprotected sex, followed by a baby and years of suppressed emotions leaving her feeling trapped in her marriage.

Tata Motors delivers a knock-out Punch.ev

Tata Motors delivers a knock-out Punch.ev

Rediff.com   5 days ago

With its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model Tata Motors just redrew the EV battle lines, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram explains how she captured the fiery and hypnotic Theyyam image that won her the National Geographic India Contest

'Tatas, Mahindras Have A Vision For India'

'Tatas, Mahindras Have A Vision For India'

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2026

Want to know why Pratap Bose, Chief Creative and Design Officer at Mahindra Global Design thinks so?

Mahindra Makes Autos Fly With Electric UDO

Mahindra Makes Autos Fly With Electric UDO

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2026

When we took the aaram se test, we found that it did offer huge head and leg room and a wee bit more space than what the prevailing autorickshaws offer.

Wuthering Heights Review: Doesn't Do Justice To The Book

Wuthering Heights Review: Doesn't Do Justice To The Book

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2026

Marketed as a Valentine's Day treat, audiences can expect to be mildly entertained by the surface-level intimate scenes in Wuthering Heights that only leave you thirsty for the real, raw passion, notes Divya Nair.

Bandwaale Review: Soulful

Bandwaale Review: Soulful

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2026

Kudos to the makers for attempting to create a meaningful series, Bandwaale, that blends the beauty of music to inspire you to look within, and find your voice, raves Divya Nair.

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2026

Ravi Kaushik has sold 70,000 units of air filters through his start-up Airth and aims to sell 10 lakh units in the next five years.

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2026

Supreet Singh, filmmaker and co-founder of Red Dot Foundation, explains how the 4km long Infinite Saree is a larger campaign against all forms of sexual abuse, including marital rape.

Is Benedict Bridgerton's Romance With Sophie Charming?

Is Benedict Bridgerton's Romance With Sophie Charming?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2026

While season 1 and 2 had the most sizzling chemistry between the lead pair, the Bridgerton series hasn't peaked since Kate and Anthony. With Benedict and Sophie, the spark and intensity feels further subdued, observes Divya Nair.

How This 24 YO Baker Started A Food Truck

How This 24 YO Baker Started A Food Truck

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2026

When her parents insisted Rajini Bhargava pursue an MBA, she presented them the idea of investing in a food truck.

Is Dhurandhar Worth A Watch On OTT?

Is Dhurandhar Worth A Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2026

If we, as an audience, are mature enough to dissect facts from fiction, and propaganda from creative storytelling, the director and technical team deserve full credit for putting together an entertaining masala film that deserves a sequel, notes Divya Nair.

The Rediff Podcast: Will Siddhant Bhatia Win A Grammy?

The Rediff Podcast: Will Siddhant Bhatia Win A Grammy?

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2026

Watch Grammy nominee Siddhant Bhatia discuss his journey, and also perform from his Sounds Of Kumbha album.

Daldal Review: Watch It For Bhumi Pednekar

Daldal Review: Watch It For Bhumi Pednekar

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

If dark and twisted crime thrillers and trauma-led violence interest you, you can binge-watch Daldal over the weekend, endorses Divya Nair.

Review Space Gen: Chandrayaan: You Want To Know More!

Review Space Gen: Chandrayaan: You Want To Know More!

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2026

TVF deserves credit for breaking its mould of picking and sticking to favourable and comfortable genres. Space Gen could serve as a launch pad for more exciting content to come, hopes Divya Nair.

'India Has More Job Opportunities Than Skilled People'

'India Has More Job Opportunities Than Skilled People'

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2026

'Given that the population is almost evenly split, the Indian economy cannot grow without women participating in the workforce.' 'While women's participation has increased, it is still well below 40 per cent,' says Kartik Narayan, CEO of the professional networking and jobs platform, Apna.

'Nothing Can Replace A Guru Or Lived Experiences That Shape An Artist's Soul'

'Nothing Can Replace A Guru Or Lived Experiences That Shape An Artist's Soul'

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2026

'Social media and AI are tools; they can amplify, archive, and connect, but they cannot replace emotion, discipline, or the years of riyaaz that go into becoming a musician.'

Recipes: 5 Easy Vegetable Doshas

Recipes: 5 Easy Vegetable Doshas

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2026

Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2026

Pulmonologist Dr Harish Chafle highlights when and why you must not ignore a common cough.

First Drive: Is Mahindra XUV 7XO better than XUV7OO?

First Drive: Is Mahindra XUV 7XO better than XUV7OO?

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2026

The XUV 7XO comes with high tech features, comfort and safety but it will be interesting to see if 7XO can match the popularity of XUV 700, notes Rediff's Hemant Waje.