Archana Masih And Rajesh Karkera

Stories by Archana Masih And Rajesh Karkera

'Uttarakhand's UCC Is Tokenism'

'Uttarakhand's UCC Is Tokenism'

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2024

'If this was not tokenism, why is the central government not bringing the UCC, why is a small state like Uttarakhand doing so?'

'China will have to untie the knot if the relationship has to improve'

'China will have to untie the knot if the relationship has to improve'

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2024

'In the short term the relationship will get worse.'

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2024

'In Eastern Ladakh the Chinese attempted salami slicing.' 'Our response has been superb. Our military has responded magnificently.'

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2024

'BJP's ultimate ambition is to control Bihar independently.'

Vroom! Vroom! Vroom! 0 To Supercharged!

Vroom! Vroom! Vroom! 0 To Supercharged!

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2024

The ISRL Pune event was more than just a race; it was a glimpse into the future of Indian motorsports.

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2024

'My understanding is that by the time President Xi Jinping came for the Chennai summit [2019], he had already instructed his army to undertake the action in Galwan in the summer of 2020.'

'A New Ayodhya Has Come Into Being'

'A New Ayodhya Has Come Into Being'

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2024

To truly understand Ayodhya's soul, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com spoke to Ayodhya nivasis to find out how they respond to the new Ram temple in their midst, and the changes in their lives.

The Many Faces From Ayodhya

The Many Faces From Ayodhya

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2024

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera captures the faces from Ayodhya.

'She was India's Daughter and India's Pride'

'She was India's Daughter and India's Pride'

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2024

Savita Kanswal, 26, was posthumously awarded the highest adventure award at Rashtrapati Bhavan this month. She died heroically, as she had lived, doing what no woman had done before her.

'There must have been one lakh people inside Ram Mandir'

'There must have been one lakh people inside Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2024

'It was Ramji's blessing that we got darshan.'

A Temple Fit For The Prince Of Ayodhya

A Temple Fit For The Prince Of Ayodhya

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2024

The temple, you realise, is true to hype and is stunning in its beauty.
A marvel in white, it's simply eye-catching, and every inch a temple for the new India, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com after a visit to the new shrine.

Ayodhya's Cultural Shows A Hat Tip To S S Rajamouli

Ayodhya's Cultural Shows A Hat Tip To S S Rajamouli

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya awaits its prince's return, a slew of dance programmes showcasing the cultural mosaic of India are being held across Dharmpath, in a hat tip of sorts to the Baahubali director.

Dance And Music In Ayodhya

Dance And Music In Ayodhya

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2024

From the grounds of the Ram Janmabhoomi, the Rampath, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from the celebrations.

Ayodhya: Before The Gates Open

Ayodhya: Before The Gates Open

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2024

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from Ayodhya hours before the pran prathishta ceremony.

Anup Jalota Will Sing New Bhajans In Ayodhya

Anup Jalota Will Sing New Bhajans In Ayodhya

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2024

The 70-year-old singer flew into Ayodhya on Friday afternoon with his crew and has a couple of performances in the city apart from attending the temple inauguration.

Missed IAF Show? See It Here!

Missed IAF Show? See It Here!

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2024

Daring maneuvers and breathtaking formations were on display at Mumbai's Marine Drive courtesy the Indian Air Force.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

IAF Jets Zoom Over Mumbai Shore

IAF Jets Zoom Over Mumbai Shore

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2024

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the spectacular aerial display by the Indian Air Force over the Mumbai shoreline.

Salute The 1st Lady To Command An Indian Warship

Salute The 1st Lady To Command An Indian Warship

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2024

Lieutenant Commander Prerana Pravin Deosthalee will lead an all-male crew. She is currently the first lieutenant of INS Chennai, the missile destroyer that rescued a foreign merchant ship hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia last week.

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!