ARCHANA MASIH, NIKHIL LAKSHMAN

Stories by ARCHANA MASIH, NIKHIL LAKSHMAN

Aamir's Toughest Role That You Haven't Seen

Aamir's Toughest Role That You Haven't Seen

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2025

'It was the toughest of roles because he had to change quickly behind the sofa and come out in the next dress!'

'Aamir Held Me Up When I Was Breaking Down'

'Aamir Held Me Up When I Was Breaking Down'

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

'I was in serious depression during the shooting of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.' 'I realised that this is not the film I wanted to make.' 'Aamir told me we will redo, remove eight key characters and reshoot.' 'He gave me the confidence and told me it was a timeless script.'

'Trump Admires Only Himself'

'Trump Admires Only Himself'

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2025

'He may respect others, but he is unlikely to admire them'

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2025

'The touchstone is reciprocity which will be applied to friends and foes alike.' 'It will be a bitter pill to swallow.'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2025

'Decline of the UN did not start with the Trump administration. It has been happening over the last two decades or more.'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2025

'Trump's desire to withdraw the US from some arenas on the global stage will result in ceding space to China.'

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2025

'Putin will not be bound by any kind of deal he would sign with the US.'

Jai Hind Ki Sena!

Jai Hind Ki Sena!

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2025

Every Indian must visit the National War Memorial in Delhi where every soldier who made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland is remembered in gold letters.

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2025

'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2025

Sally Holkar left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives of rural weavers.

3 Cheers For These Navy Lady Officers!

3 Cheers For These Navy Lady Officers!

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A have successfully crossed the most dangerous passage in their historic 8-month sailing expedition around the globe.

'Modi-Trump Reconnect Went Swimmingly'

'Modi-Trump Reconnect Went Swimmingly'

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

'Trump administration wanted a positive tone at this summit, but there was still some anxiety that there could be some awkward moments -- and there were not.'

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

'A less tense US-China relationship would make Beijing less likely to provoke India -- including on the border -- in retaliation for its close defence ties with the US.'

'Modi Bought A Reprieve, Not A Resolution'

'Modi Bought A Reprieve, Not A Resolution'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'Modi's intention was to create goodwill that will allow India to be seen by Trump as more than just a bad tariff problem.' 'He succeeded brilliantly on that count but none of these wins are unfortunately permanent.' 'Modi will have to do this again and again if Trump's grievances are to be durably assuaged.'

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

'By his words, actions, and body language during their joint press appearance wanted to convey his personal respect and, more broadly, his desire to work closely with India.'

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2025

'He needs to see results while he is in office.'

History In A Minute: Sarojini Naidu

History In A Minute: Sarojini Naidu

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

A salute to Sarojini Naidu freedom fighter, poet, women's right activist on her 146th birth anniversary.

'Everything I Have Ever Loved Is In The Water'

'Everything I Have Ever Loved Is In The Water'

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

The only family Meghana lived with after losing her parents and brother in the tsunami was her dog, Alex. When Alex died after 13 years, she took her ashes to where her own family lay under the ocean. "I wanted her to join the rest of my family and that is one of the best things I have done."

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2025

'Transactionalism is in his DNA.'