Divya Nair

Mumbai

Features Editor at Rediff.com

Journalist. Mother. Dreamer.

Articles

What Is Brain Aneurysm, Salman's Medical Condition?

2 days ago | rediff.com | Divya Nair

Brain aneurysm is a severe disorder that affects two to five per cent individuals globally. Surprisingly, not many are aware about this as there are no definite symptoms; hence, it can go undiagnosed for years. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show and revealed he has a brain aneurysm and arteriovenous malformation (AVM). What are brain aneurysm and AVM?
Midweek showers trigger commuter scramble at Borivali railway station in Mumbai

3 days ago | mid-day.com | Divya Nair

People make their way across pothole-ridden streets outside the station: some with umbrellas, others without any rain gear Commuters rush to reach the station after stepping out of rickshaws at Borivali station as rain intensifies IMD has predicted "moderate rainfall in city and suburbs" with the "possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places" for the next 24 hours The rainfall is likely to intensify on Friday, IMD's latest update stated Hundreds of commuters huddle under umbrellas near...
Are You Being Forced Into Marriage?

1 week ago | rediff.com | Divya Nair

The recent murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi -- a man his wife Sonam repeatedly refused to marry -- has shocked the nation. Even today, young women and men are pressured to marry against their will to protect the family's honour and tradition. When parents fail to listen to their children and society turns its back on them, they have nowhere to go and no one to help them.
Indian Navy commissions INS Arnala, marking a major leap in indigenous defence

1 week ago | mid-day.com | Divya Nair

The commissioning ceremony was attended by General Anil Chauhan, who is the Chief of Defence Staff The ceremony was led by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command and attended by senior naval officers, dignitaries, former commanders of the original INS Arnala, and representatives from GRSE and Larsen & Toubro Shipbuilding INS Arnala is designed for many types of anti-submarine operations. It can perform underwater surveillance and interception, search and rescue...
Tears, loss and despair: Heart-wrenching scenes outside Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital as kin of plane crash victims break down

2 weeks ago | mid-day.com | Divya Nair

The families of the victims of Air India flight AI171 gathered in distress at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, seeking information about their loved ones who lost their lives in Thursday's tragic plane crash. The Boeing Dreamliner aicraft crashed into a medical college complex outside the Ahmedabad airport perimeter shortly after takeoff at 1.39 pm. The plane had 242 people onboard, of which only one managed to survive.
How To Stop Someone From Gaslighting You

2 weeks ago | rediff.com | Divya Nair |Hitesh Harisinghani |Afsar Dayatar

Anu Krishna, a mental health coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, suggests simple strategies to set boundaries, reclaim your confidence and take control of your life. Kindly note the image -- a scene from the film Dil Dhadakne Do -- has been posted only for representational purposes. How do you feel when someone you love constantly tells you that you are too insensitive? Or when your manager or co-worker tells you that you are too clumsy?
Bengal marks Eid 2025 with prayers, gifts and festive feasts

3 weeks ago | mid-day.com | Divya Nair

Thousands gathered on Red Road in central Kolkata to offer the special Eid prayers Community members were also seen offereing namaz at Nakhoda Masjid, near Belgachia Bridge, and in various other parts of the city and state to mark the occasion After the prayers, people greeted one another, exchanged gifts and enjoyed specially prepared festive dishes Governor CV Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished the citizens on the occasion Across the country, Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated...
Vidarbha Water Conference launched by CM Fadnavis in Nagpur

3 weeks ago | mid-day.com | Divya Nair

National Service Scheme and Jan Kalyankari Samiti members were also present at the event organised in Nagpur CM Fadnavis addresses attendees at the Vidarbha Water Conference in Nagpur CM Fadnavis urged residents to take water conservation seriously and highlighted the role of educational institutions in this effort Before visiting Nagpur, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis laid a floral wreath at the Shaurya Memorial in Gadchiroli to honour the sacrifice of martyred soldiers CM Fadnavis pays...
Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple on Operation Blue Star anniversary

3 weeks ago | mid-day.com | Divya Nair

On the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar and the death anniversary of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, 'Khalistan Zindabad' slogans were heard in Golden Temple after SAD (Mann) leader Simranjit Singh Mann reached the holy site On June 6, 1984, the Indian Army launched Operation Bluestar and entered the Golden Temple on the orders of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to contain the militancy led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in Punjab Operation Blue Star was a 10-day military operation...
Thug Life Review: Kamal Haasan Charms

3 weeks ago | rediff.com | Divya Nair

The edge-of-the-seat action is interspersed with moments of intense, raw emotions of romance, trust and betrayal, and keeps you entertained and waiting for the next big reveal, observes Divya Nair. Master storyteller Mani Ratnam reunites with Kamal Haasan after 38 years for Thug Life. 'This is a game between death and me,' the star laments as we are introduced to his Rangaraya Sakthivel, a don, thug or yakuza (Japanese for Mafia), who challenges his rivals in the present day.