ARCHANA MASIH, RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by ARCHANA MASIH, RAJESH KARKERA

December Is The Rockstar Of Months

December Is The Rockstar Of Months

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2025

As the year winds down, regardless of what it may have been, the belief is that the next year will be better, and that is what gives December its edge.

Sweet Dreams: How A Banker Became A Chocolatier

Sweet Dreams: How A Banker Became A Chocolatier

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2025

'If I were a housewife, it would have been Ok. But I was set in my job and then suddenly I quit.'

Aamir Khan Experiences The Maha Kumbh

Aamir Khan Experiences The Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2025

'The photographs showcase the different emotions of India and power of faith. For someone who couldn't visit the historic event, the pictures take me there.'

'We Got Exactly The Right Casting This Film Wanted'

'We Got Exactly The Right Casting This Film Wanted'

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2025

Writer and director Anusha Rizvi returns to cinema after 15 years with warmth, wit and many a laughs.

'Cinema Has A Limited Imagination Of Delhi'

'Cinema Has A Limited Imagination Of Delhi'

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2025

'A majority of filmmakers cannot truly understand the city because they don't live here,' says Anusha Rizvi, Director, The Great Shamsuddin Family.

This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2025

Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is the only completely blind officer to continue in the Indian Army after losing his eyesight while in service. In his remarkable journey after disability, he enhanced his education qualification, scaled the Siachen Glacier and found purpose in sport.

'If One Person Goes Into The Armed Forces, S/He Can Change A Family For Generations'

'If One Person Goes Into The Armed Forces, S/He Can Change A Family For Generations'

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2025

Police Constable Gursimran Bains will join the Air Force Academy to train as a military pilot next year.

Test Drive: On the road with the 2025 Tata Sierra

Test Drive: On the road with the 2025 Tata Sierra

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2025

You know the Tata Sierra is a true icon when driving on the highways and hill climbs of Chandigarh, the car instantly drew all eyes to it.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2025

'They are saying that there is a pilot shortage which is not correct, but if it was true, did they suddenly come to know this on December 5?' 'If they didn't have crew, why did they seek approval for a winter schedule? To get the approval, the operator has to show crew strength and also a buffer of crew available.' 'If they had a crew crunch, why did they ask for extra flights? Or was it something else that made them so sure that they would get away with this exemption and bans?'

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2025

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic acknowledgment of the BJP's growing dominance.'

Lucky Us! Our Flight Was Delayed, But Took Off

Lucky Us! Our Flight Was Delayed, But Took Off

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2025

Stranded at an airport because of flight delays/cancellations? Do tell us your travel story; mail us at newsdesk@rediff.co.in with your name, where you were traveling to, and what happened to your flight.

The Kirana Store That Meant So Much More

The Kirana Store That Meant So Much More

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2025

It was a shop that we grew up with and one that saw us grow. As children in boarding school, items bought from Krishnaji's store were like living symbols from home.

Mahindra Just Dropped a Street-Legal Race Car

Mahindra Just Dropped a Street-Legal Race Car

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2025

Mahindra has officially taken the covers off the BE 6 Formula E Edition, and let's just say it's loud, it's orange, and it's absolutely unapologetic, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

The 7-Seater That Just Killed Range Anxiety & High Cost

The 7-Seater That Just Killed Range Anxiety & High Cost

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2025

The Mahindra XEV 9S isn't a sports car, it is a luxury family room on wheels. It prioritises comfort, tech, and ease of driving over corner-carving precision, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

The 7-seater EV that redefines 'base model' at 19.95 lakh

The 7-seater EV that redefines 'base model' at 19.95 lakh

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2025

The XEV 9S is poised to disrupt the market, specifically with its entry-level variant called the 'Pack One Above', which offers a level of equipment rarely seen in base models, writes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

'Girls Are Taking A Leap Of Faith Every Day'

'Girls Are Taking A Leap Of Faith Every Day'

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2025

Bandana Preyashi, the bold IAS officer from Bihar who took on dreaded dons, is the court-appointed mentor to 18-year-old Sakshi, who had fled home to follow her IAS dream.

Mahindra launches XEV 9S electric 7-seater SUV at Rs 19.95 lakh

Mahindra launches XEV 9S electric 7-seater SUV at Rs 19.95 lakh

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2025

With a starting price of 19.95 Lakh, the XEV 9S is launched to disrupt the automotive segment, specifically with its entry-level variant, the 'Pack One above', which offers a level of equipment rarely seen in base models.

Colaba: When The City Speaks

Colaba: When The City Speaks

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2025

Colaba's character is also drawn from its strength. Seventeen years ago, Pakistani terrorists struck here -- at the core of Mumbai's soul -- in the deadliest attack ever seen in this country. 166 civilians and security personnel were killed in a battle that raged on for three days.

Tata Sierra stuns with head-on collision safety display

Tata Sierra stuns with head-on collision safety display

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2025

While this is a thoroughly modern SUV, the soul of the original '90s icon lingers.

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2025

'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.'