ARCHANA MASIH, RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by ARCHANA MASIH, RAJESH KARKERA

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

'We need to be very vigilant as we are passing through some fraught times.'

'Pak Deftly Used Personal Diplomacy To Connect With Trump'

'Pak Deftly Used Personal Diplomacy To Connect With Trump'

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2025

'As one former Indian diplomat put it to me, Delhi has access to the White House, but Islamabad has access to Mar-a-Lago.'

'China, Pakistan Will Try To Turn Bangladesh Against India'

'China, Pakistan Will Try To Turn Bangladesh Against India'

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2025

'Pakistan will also try to turn Bangladesh into a base for terrorist attacks on India.'

'Militants, Fundamentalists Are Running The Show In Bangladesh'

'Militants, Fundamentalists Are Running The Show In Bangladesh'

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2025

'Militants are taking over the administration. Fundamentalists have been released from jail.'

'Whatever Trump Says, India Can't Stop Buying Russian Oil'

'Whatever Trump Says, India Can't Stop Buying Russian Oil'

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2025

'America is adopting the typical 'my way or the highway'/'Either you are with us or against us' stance.' 'This is a policy India is not going to accept.'

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2025

'Trump is likely being purposefully vague, hoping that this lack of clarity will pressure India, fearing the worst, to agree to scale back its imports of Russian oil.'

Mahindra XEV 9e Mid Variant: The Future Is Here!

Mahindra XEV 9e Mid Variant: The Future Is Here!

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2025

The Mahindra XEV 9e mid variant, particularly the PACK TWO, presents a compelling package with a strong emphasis on futuristic design, advanced technology, and passenger comfort, notes Rajesh Karkera.

India's Own Lamborghini -- Now Under 22 Lakh

India's Own Lamborghini -- Now Under 22 Lakh

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2025

Once you are behind the wheel of the BE 6 cockpit, you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face.

What Links Chennai And Yale University?

What Links Chennai And Yale University?

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2025

Elihu Yale rose up the ranks of the East India Company to become governor of Madras and is the controversial benefactor after whom Yale University is named.

This Is India's Oldest Surviving Tiranga

This Is India's Oldest Surviving Tiranga

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2025

The first national flag in Independent India was hoisted at Fort St George in Madras, not at Delhi's Red Fort.

'Pilots Fought Till The End'

'Pilots Fought Till The End'

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2025

'This was textbook emergency response under stress.'

'Why Did Pilot Wait For 10 Seconds To Reverse Switch?'

'Why Did Pilot Wait For 10 Seconds To Reverse Switch?'

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2025

'Humanly impossible for the switches to turn from on to off at rapid succession within one second'

Elusive Majesty: The Glorious Tiger

Elusive Majesty: The Glorious Tiger

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2025

Have you seen a tiger? How and where did you spot it? We want you to share your stories and original photographs with us. Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: I spotted a tiger) along with your name, location and photographs of the tigers you saw.

Unveiling The Refreshed Renault Triber

Unveiling The Refreshed Renault Triber

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

The Renault Triber's USP remains its exceptional interior space and seven-seater capability, a combination rarely found in the 7 lakh to 10 lakh on-road price bracket in India.

'527 Soldiers Gave Their Lives In Kargil'

'527 Soldiers Gave Their Lives In Kargil'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

'People are enjoying freedom in everyday life because of their sacrifice.'

'We Would Rain Hellfire On The Pakistanis'

'We Would Rain Hellfire On The Pakistanis'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

'5465 was over 17,000 feet -- our eyes were out of the sockets by the time we got to the top.' 'We had not eaten in 2-3 days and climbed in extremely difficult terrain.' 'I was there for 5-6 days, but had to be evacuated because I started vomiting blood.'

Tata Harrier.ev Is A Silent Beast With Roaring Statement

Tata Harrier.ev Is A Silent Beast With Roaring Statement

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2025

The Tata Harrier.ev is a car that makes you feel safe and powerful within a luxurious cocoon, raves Rajesh Karkera/Rediff after a gruelling test drive.

'Dhankhar's Resignation Laced With Intrigue'

'Dhankhar's Resignation Laced With Intrigue'

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2025

'Something very drastic must have happened.'

'Why Did PM Or Other Ministers Not Go To Dhankhar's House?

'Why Did PM Or Other Ministers Not Go To Dhankhar's House?

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2025

'It is a crisis of BJP's own doing. This is an in-house fire.'

'Everything Was Against Indian Forces, But We Won'

'Everything Was Against Indian Forces, But We Won'

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2025

'The Pakistanis knew there was only one route up and they could take direct aim at us as we climbed up.' 'They knew they could kill us.'