Archana Masih And Rajesh Karkera

Stories by Archana Masih And Rajesh Karkera

'US has not indicated any intent to punish India'

'US has not indicated any intent to punish India'

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2023

'Until the situation changes, I expect Washington to continue to behave the same way.'

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2023

'They are too connected for the relationship to completely sour.' 'It will be difficult to mend this relationship, but it will start with full and clear evidence on the issue in question.'

'Coaching industry is toxic'

'Coaching industry is toxic'

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2023

'Looking back, there is every chance that I would not have opted for Kota.'' 'The biggest flaw is that your personality gets blocked.' 'It took me two years to get back to 'being human' again.'

Renault gets the Urban Nights to our roads

Renault gets the Urban Nights to our roads

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2023

Renault has launched limited edition versions of its three bestsellers -- the Kwid, Kiger, and Triber -- called the Urban Night.

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2023

'If Trudeau chooses to repeat his allegations in his UN speech on Friday, it would create a whole new escalation.'

'India has increased its hard power'

'India has increased its hard power'

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2023

'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'

'India must have its place in the sun'

'India must have its place in the sun'

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2023

'China seems more intent on creating a new world order rather than shaping the existing one.' 'India is of course, at this moment in time, aligned with the West-led order because of China's full-spectrum aggressive behaviour towards India.'

Why The Best Memories Are Memories Of Home

Why The Best Memories Are Memories Of Home

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2023

A young girl from Manipur hopes the happy days of togetherness will return to her beloved state again.

'It's like joining G-20, but not as good'

'It's like joining G-20, but not as good'

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2023

'Many countries believe that if they join BRICS, they will be seen as emerging countries and their stature will be enhanced.' 'G-20 still has common action plans while BRICS does not do that much.'

Why Kareena Is Very, Very Nervous

Why Kareena Is Very, Very Nervous

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2023

Kareena Kapoor makes her debut on OTT, and it's nothing less than a thriller from Sujoy Ghosh.

'China did not get its way'

'China did not get its way'

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2023

'There's no pro-China tilt in BRICS.' 'All these countries want to be close to China, but they are all good friends of India also.'

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2023

'...they were shocked to learn that just 352 Indian soldiers had made 3 brigadiers, 2 colonels, 170 officers, 290 JCOs and 8,000 troops surrender to the Indian Army.'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

Ride A Formula E Car For Free!

Ride A Formula E Car For Free!

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2023

Mumbai's Museum of Living History is truly a delight.

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2023

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.'

'Oil is another reason for clashes in Manipur'

'Oil is another reason for clashes in Manipur'

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2023

'The Kuki-Zo are aware of this rich resource in their areas and feel the Meitei push for ST status is because of this reason'.

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

Independence Day Drive Of Pride

Independence Day Drive Of Pride

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2023

Celebrating Freedom with an unusual automobile convoy!

Gadar 2: A Love Letter To Sunny Deol

Gadar 2: A Love Letter To Sunny Deol

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2023

When the movie started, the crowd went wild. They cheered for Sunny Deol and booed the villains. They laughed at the jokes, cried at the emotional scenes and whistled and cheered at all the action. Rajesh Karkera records the audience reactions at a screening of Gadar 2.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'