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Archana Masih

Archana Masih frequently contributes military features to Rediff.com. You can read some of her features in the related links alongside. You can e-mail the author at archana_masih@rediffmail.com

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'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2025

'The touchstone is reciprocity which will be applied to friends and foes alike.' 'It will be a bitter pill to swallow.'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2025

'Decline of the UN did not start with the Trump administration. It has been happening over the last two decades or more.'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2025

'Trump's desire to withdraw the US from some arenas on the global stage will result in ceding space to China.'

Jai Hind Ki Sena!

Jai Hind Ki Sena!

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2025

Every Indian must visit the National War Memorial in Delhi where every soldier who made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland is remembered in gold letters.

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2025

'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2025

Sally Holkar left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives of rural weavers.

3 Cheers For These Navy Lady Officers!

3 Cheers For These Navy Lady Officers!

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A have successfully crossed the most dangerous passage in their historic 8-month sailing expedition around the globe.

'Modi-Trump Reconnect Went Swimmingly'

'Modi-Trump Reconnect Went Swimmingly'

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

'Trump administration wanted a positive tone at this summit, but there was still some anxiety that there could be some awkward moments -- and there were not.'

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

'A less tense US-China relationship would make Beijing less likely to provoke India -- including on the border -- in retaliation for its close defence ties with the US.'

History In A Minute: Sarojini Naidu

History In A Minute: Sarojini Naidu

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

A salute to Sarojini Naidu freedom fighter, poet, women's right activist on her 146th birth anniversary.

'Everything I Have Ever Loved Is In The Water'

'Everything I Have Ever Loved Is In The Water'

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

The only family Meghana lived with after losing her parents and brother in the tsunami was her dog, Alex. When Alex died after 13 years, she took her ashes to where her own family lay under the ocean. "I wanted her to join the rest of my family and that is one of the best things I have done."

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2025

'Transactionalism is in his DNA.'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2025

'When compared to many of America's treaty allies in Asia, Modi 3.0 is on a much stronger footing.'

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2025

Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu, a professor of English Literature with PhD and MPhil degrees, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2.

Love, Longing & Healing In Ma's Rasam

Love, Longing & Healing In Ma's Rasam

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2025

14 years after losing her family in the tsunami, Meghana Rajsekhar finally tasted her mother's rasam when her childhood cook invited her for a meal.

How Meghana Found The Man Who Rescued Her

How Meghana Found The Man Who Rescued Her

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2025

Megahna Rajsekhar survived the tsunami and was rescued by an unknown tribal man. 14 years later she tracked him down to say thank you.

Do You Know About The Battle Of Diu?

Do You Know About The Battle Of Diu?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

Why the Battle of Diu is as historic as the Battle of Trafalgar.

'Budget Gives Middle Class Some Breathing Room'

'Budget Gives Middle Class Some Breathing Room'

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

'But this Budget alone will not fix what ails the Indian economy.'

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2025

'I will never ever forget Paatal Lok 2 because I left for the shoot the night I got married!'