Archana Masih And Rajesh Karkera

Stories by Archana Masih And Rajesh Karkera

'China Wants India On A Tight Leash'

'China Wants India On A Tight Leash'

Rediff.com   4 days ago

'China's basic purpose of taking the Shaksgam Valley was access to the Indian Ocean.'

Punching up! Now SUV capability for only 5.59 lakh!

Punching up! Now SUV capability for only 5.59 lakh!

Rediff.com   6 days ago

The New Tata Punch is a fantastic deal for first-time buyers. You get SUV capabilities and premium features like Clima Touch Automatic Temperature Control, an integrated air purifier, and rain-sensing wipers, says Rajesh Karkera.

'Bangladesh-Pakistan-China Nexus Is Alarming'

'Bangladesh-Pakistan-China Nexus Is Alarming'

Rediff.com   6 days ago

'Should China's interest in the Teesta River projects be approved, it would likely result in heightened Chinese presence near the Siliguri corridor.'

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

Rediff.com   6 days ago

'He was the Michael Jackson of the community.'

'My Enemy's Enemy Is My Friend' Is Bangladesh's Dictum'

'My Enemy's Enemy Is My Friend' Is Bangladesh's Dictum'

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

'Pakistan's role in Bangladesh will always be negative, since it's a one-point agenda is hostility against India.'

The Do-able 2026 Bucket List

The Do-able 2026 Bucket List

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

A workable, doable 'to-do' list for the New Year...

1st Drive Review: Tata Harrier 1.5L Petrol

1st Drive Review: Tata Harrier 1.5L Petrol

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2025

The 1.5-litre Hyperion petrol engine masterfully blends everyday driving with a sophisticated, tech-laden interior that elevates the entire experience.

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