ARCHANA MASIH, RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by ARCHANA MASIH, RAJESH KARKERA

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2024

'Isn't it obvious? Do you have a doubt? There is so much data that shows that there is quid pro quo.' 'There are many instances of donations being given after the raids, donations being given before the award of a contract and many other permutations and combinations.'

'Democracy is not a destination'

'Democracy is not a destination'

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2024

'Democracy cannot be taken for granted. It has to be fiercely guarded.'

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2024

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tells Rediff.com what the triumph means to them.

'No Men-Bashing In The Crew'

'No Men-Bashing In The Crew'

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2024

'Whenever there is a women-oriented film, people think that it will be a serious film, or there will be men-bashing. But there's nothing like that. Women can do comedy very, very well.'

TEST DRIVE: Mumbai's amazing undersea coastal road

TEST DRIVE: Mumbai's amazing undersea coastal road

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2024

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes his car for a spin on Mumbai's brand-new coastal road and comes away awestruck.

'Online dating is so much work'

'Online dating is so much work'

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2024

She's a popular, cute-looking vlogger who's written a book about breakups. But what does Shenaz Treasury think about romance? The modern version of right swipe-left swipe love? And a world in which the rule of ishq have changed?

'Nothing shocks me about Indian relationships'

'Nothing shocks me about Indian relationships'

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2024

'Nobody really talks about the middle of relationships or the mundane parts... (When the end comes) we think, "Wow, this is the worst time of my life. This is horrible. It's never been worse". But actually, I feel the endings are what makes us who we are.'

Meet IAF's Women Agniveers

Meet IAF's Women Agniveers

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2024

'Training was incredible and thrilling, be it firing weapons, drill or 10 km runs and push-ups. It gave us unforgettable memories and inculcated soldier like qualities.'

Surprise Journey In The Mahindra XUV400

Surprise Journey In The Mahindra XUV400

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2024

From Mumbai to Silvassa in Daman, and back.

'The BJP Is An Ocean'

'The BJP Is An Ocean'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2024

'You are one of the drops that make that ocean, but when you leave it makes no difference to the ocean.'

'Rahul seems like an angry young man'

'Rahul seems like an angry young man'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2024

'His way of communication is different than the first yatra.' 'Maybe his anger and frustration stems from the fact that no one is asking hard questions to the government and he is trying to do that.'

'Rahul is not my enemy nor am I his enemy'

'Rahul is not my enemy nor am I his enemy'

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is the face of the INDIA alliance. If he contests against a BJP candidate and defeats her/him, it will send a strong message.'

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

Rediff.com   29 Feb 2024

'He should not come to Kerala and fight against the CPI which is an integral part of the INDIA alliance'

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2024

Meet Sini Shetty who will represent India at the 71st Miss World beauty pageant on March 9.

'China will be given a bloody nose'

'China will be given a bloody nose'

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2024

'They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2024

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast.

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2024

To future CA aspirants, this is what Sanskruti and Shruti Parolia would like to say: 'The journey is long and tough. Be consistent and persistent. The end result will be rewarding.'

'All Good Things Start With Ghee'

'All Good Things Start With Ghee'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2024

'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'

From Ironman To Comedian

From Ironman To Comedian

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2024

Anu Vaidyanathan has never passed up an experience life has to offer her.

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2024

'We will teach them about our idol Mohammad Sahab and all the great men of other religions as well -- about Shri Ram, Krishna, Yeshu, Bhagwan Mahavir.' 'We want children from the madrasas to become doctors, engineers, scientists, soldiers and walk in the footsteps of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.' 'That is why we have named the modern madrasas after Dr Kalam.'