Divya Nair

Mumbai

Features Editor at Rediff.com

Journalist. Mother. Dreamer.

Articles

Ajit Pawar advocates for AI-based skill development courses across key sectors in Maharashtra

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

The Deputy CM further said that the departments of industry, technical education, and skill development should play a guiding and coordinating role in the creation of AI-based skill development courses A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state government and Microsoft has already been signed to establish AI Centres of Excellence, with an aim to enhance administrative efficiency, transparency, and digital literacy Drawing inspiration from the Microsoft Centre of Excellence in Noida...
Clouds drape the Mumbai skyline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link

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

Marine Drive attracts a large number of locals and tourists alike on weekends.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar felicitates police in Pune on Maharashtra Day 2025

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

The Deputy CM also paid tributes to the martyrs of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement A parade was organised by the police at the Police Parade Ground in Shivajinagar.
'Marks Don't Matter...': College Topper's Viral Post

3 weeks ago | rediff.com | Divya Nair

Bisma Fareed's candid LinkedIn post urging students to stop chasing marks and build real skills has gone viral for a reason. IMAGE: "Don't chase marks in schools and colleges. Build real skills that matter," urges Bisma Fareed, a Delhi University topper who's studying arts at the Hansraj College, Delhi. On April 18, when the rest of the world was making long weekend plans, Bisma Fareed, an 18-year-old from Delhi took LinkedIn by storm with a brutally honest post.
IN PHOTOS: Mumbai MP Varsha Gaikwad, Pawan Khera lead ’Congress Truths, BJP Lies’ campaign

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

The campaign is aimed at countering what the party alleges is a politically motivated move by the BJP government Khera said the ED's charge sheet against the Gandhis is "an anti-national effort" by the BJP to erase the legacy of The National Herald, which he described as a living monument of India's freedom struggle He also slammed the RSS and the BJP over the religious unrest in the country He also refuted all the allegations against the Gandhis and said the charges are fabricated Khera said...
Vikram's 10 Best Performances

4 weeks ago | rediff.com | Divya Nair

V for versatility or you could say V for Vikram. The actor, who turns 59 on April 17, is one of the rare performers who has been able to successfully strike a balance between mainstream cinema and offbeat choices. There was a time when Vikram would set a benchmark of the character and it would be almost impossible to imagine anyone else playing that role. Divya Nair celebrates Vikram's birthday by presenting the path-breaking films and performances that define his career. 1.
Dawoodi Bohra community members met PM Modi, express gratitude for Waqf (Amendment) Act

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

Officials said community members told Modi that the amended law had been their long-pending demand, and that they reposed faith in his vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also attended the meeting Following the meeting, PM Modi took to social media platform X and wrote, "Had a wonderful meeting with members of the Dawoodi Bohra community! We talked about a wide range of issues during the interaction" During the interaction, one of the...
JEE Main 2025: NTA Faces Criticism Over Answer Key Errors

4 weeks ago | rediff.com | Syed Firdaus Ashraf |Divya Nair

The National Testing Agency has come under fire on social media after users flagged nine factual errors in the answer keys for the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main. Kindly note that this image has been posted only for representational purposes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the answer keys for the JEE Main Session 2 on April 11, 2025.
F-1 Visa Changes: What Indian Students Should Do

1 month ago | rediff.com | Divya Nair

Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. The US Department of State has recently implemented a string of changes (external link) leading to increased visa scrutiny and heightened monitoring of international student activity both on and off campus. The US government is also revoking F-1 student visas of some international students, including those from India, without warning.
Student Visa? How To Avoid Deportation

1 month ago | rediff.com | Divya Nair

A secure and successful academic trip overseas depends on being responsible, informed and proactive, says study abroad expert Dr Pananjay Tiwari. ALSO READ: You Can Be Deported From The US If... Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. In 2024, an estimated 1.33 million Indian students travelled abroad to study, a marginal but steady increase from the previous years. However, the number of students who are being deported from the US has also increased over the years.