Archana Masih

Archana Masih contributes in-depth features that help readers understand the context behind and beyond breaking news. She writes about military heroes, human interest stories, politics, India's history and travel. She likes yoga, period dramas, enjoys discovering interesting people from history and is working towards visiting all states/UTs of India. You can e-mail the author at archana_masih@rediffmail.com

All stories by ARCHANA MASIH

'We Have Given Our Daughter To The Nation'
Rediff.com3 days ago

Lieutenant Sheetal Melhan is among the first batch of women officers to graduate from...

'Why Did US Shoot A Missile Killing Indians?'
Rediff.com6 days ago

'The US was well aware of the nationality of the seafarers on board the vessels. It was...

The Rediff Podcast: 'Some Things In Dhurandhar Close To Reality': Retired R&AW Officer
Rediff.com7 days ago

'The position of Karachi depicted at that time and the intense rivalry among the...

The Man Who Left Rashtrapati Bhavan To Live In A Hut
Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

After living in India's most palatial residence for 12 years, India's first President...

R&AW's Big Success: Trapping Musharraf In Kargil War
Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

'We caught General Pervez Musharraf talking over the phone with his Chief of General...

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday
Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

There are rewards in the gentle rhythm of travelling with elders. You can actually...

'Rahul Needs To Project Something Positive'
Rediff.com28 May 2026

'People don't like leaders who just crib and complain without offering a clear...

'INDIA Alliance Is Dead'
Rediff.com28 May 2026

'Congress needs a positive agenda rather than primarily picking up on two business...

The Summers We Never Left Behind
Rediff.com16 May 2026

Mangoes, Thums Up, Ludo, Train journeys, Video cassettes, Wimbledon -- a love letter to...

'Modi's Concerned About India's Economic Vulnerabilities'
Rediff.com14 May 2026

'...especially pressure on the rupee, the current account deficit, and foreign exchange...

'Vijay Not Only Had Star Power. He Had Timing'
Rediff.com13 May 2026

'Vijay entered politics at a much better age compared to Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan....

'Vijay Hasn't Displaced The Dravidian Frame. He Has Tried To Repossess It'
Rediff.com13 May 2026

'Vijay did not defeat Dravidian politics from outside. He entered the Dravidian field...

'One Operation Sindoor Won't End Terror'
Rediff.com10 May 2026

'India's security challenges are no longer confined to the Line of Control or the Line...

'We Will See A Different BJP In Bengal'
Rediff.com7 May 2026

'In West Bengal, the BJP's ideology of Hindutva will be customised to cater to the...

'BJP Will Have To Show It Can Govern Bengal Without...'
Rediff.com6 May 2026

'...appearing culturally coercive or administratively vindictive.' 'If it governs as a...

'Tamil Nadu Has Produced Most Dramatic Political Debut'
Rediff.com6 May 2026

'This is a major rupture in Tamil Nadu's political order.' 'For the Dravidian parties,...

'India Playing A Chess Game In Nepal'
Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

'Nepal today is far more aware, self-confident, aspirational, and assertive.' 'India's...

Why The Battle Of Longewala Strikes A Chord
Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Battle of Laungewala fought in the Thar desert saw 120 soldiers heroically defend...

The Challenges Confronting Samrat Chowdhury
Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

'Within the BJP, Samrat Chowdhury confronts a party full of senior leaders with their...

'Bihar May Follow Gujarat Template'
Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

'Samrat Chaudhury's limited independent standing within the party, his reliance on the...