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

'It Was Very, Very Fierce With Intense Combat'
Rediff.com1 days ago

June-July 1999 saw some of the most bitterly fought battles in the Kargil War. Colonel...

'Dalai Lama Loved Repairing Mechanical Watches'
Rediff.com3 days ago

'Only the Dalai Lama could have kept the Tibet issue alive the way he did.'

When Airports Had A Soul And Became Our Memory
Rediff.com6 days ago

Some places are etched into our memories - and even when they are replaced by grander,...

Doctor Said She'd Never Sing Again; Then She Sang For A R Rahman
Rediff.com7 days ago

Meet Deepali Sahay, the singing sensation from Main Waapas Aaunga. Nearly two decades...

History In Minutes: The Man Who Challenged A Prime Minister
Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Jayaprakash Narayan was called the 'Second Mahatma'. He issued the clarion call against...

'USA-Iran Deal Is Not Enforceable'
Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

'Actual implementation of the 14-point agreement is proving hard to achieve let alone...

'Trump Genuinely Likes India'
Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

'The flip side of this is that he won't hesitate to call out India if he thinks its...

'We Have Given Our Daughter To The Nation'
Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

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

'Why Did US Shoot A Missile Killing Indians?'
Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

'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.com11 Jun 2026

'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...