All stories by ABHIJIT J MASIH
'PM Modi Has Transformed India's Image'
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024'His hopes and dreams for India reach higher and higher and are unstoppable, and his execution has been exemplary.' 'It inspires all of us to do more.'
'Cat Lady Was Playing With The Rat All Night'
Rediff.com12 Sep 2024'Right now, Kamala Harris seems to have an edge, but we still have two months to go, and if she loses, it will be because of illegal immigration.'
Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'
Rediff.com10 Sep 2024'Initially, I didn't think much of him. But when I walked alongside him, I realized he has what it takes.'
'Seeing Modi In Person Is Electrifying'
Rediff.com9 Sep 2024'Everybody is excited about the New York event. Everybody wants to see him.' 'Imagine traveling from as far as the West Coast, it's a testament to Modiji.'
'India Is Critical To US National Security'
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024'Now it's for India to also make certain decisions. The sky's the limit. You've got to be strategic.'
'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024'The die is cast. The wave is for her.' 'We will win this. The numbers are going to be higher than people are saying.' 'It is going to be more closer to Obama's numbers than Biden's numbers.'
'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'
Rediff.com13 Aug 2024'Never, not even once, has Kamala Harris said that she is Indian American. I know why.' 'From the Indian American community she can get maybe 1% percent votes. But if she says she's African American she gains about 20% votes.'
'Indian Americans Would Thrive Under Trump'
Rediff.com29 Jul 2024'Democrats don't care about those on H-1B visas. They don't care about the Green Card backlog.' 'President Trump wants to stop the massive flow of illegal immigrants and focus on a robust and legal immigration system.' 'Indian Americans would thrive in such an immigration system.'
Standing Where History Took Flight
Rediff.com17 Jul 2024Thousands of tourists visit this historic site where aviation began to pay homage to the Wright Brothers. Many of these visitors, including immigrants like myself, may never have come to this land or made it their home if not for the brothers' dream, which made the impossible possible, says Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit J Masih.
'We Know The Power Of Cricket'
Rediff.com15 Jul 2024'Cricket as a pathway in the US was not something people thought about 10 years ago, even like five years ago.' 'But now that there is a pathway you can see.'
How To Train Spelling Bee Dragons
Rediff.com31 May 2024"You can memorize 1000s of words, but what do you do if you get a word that you don't know?"
Indian Spelling Bee Champs! What's The Secret Sauce?
Rediff.com31 May 2024'The fact that India is multilingual and the kids grow up already bilingual or trilingual so learning another language or learning other spelling patterns is not really that hard.'
'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'
Rediff.com6 Mar 2024'In my time, I didn't have that kind of guidance. 'I asked to speak to the international pageant winners before I went and nobody spoke with me. 'It doesn't take away from your title when you help others. It just brings more accolades back to our country.'
'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'
Rediff.com19 Jan 2024'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.'
'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'
Rediff.com1 Oct 2023'You ain't seen anything yet,' EAM Jaishankar says about the India-US relationship.
'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'
Rediff.com21 Jul 2023'The prime minister is talking to his Chachaji and he is crying in the PM's lap, it was such an emotional scene.'
'They played Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo At The White House'
Rediff.com21 Jul 2023'It was beautifully played by an American band.'
'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'
Rediff.com30 Jun 2023'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'
'A lot has been done between India and the US in the last two years than it was done before'
Rediff.com23 Jun 2023'With Trump, the relationship was very transactional, whereas with President Biden it is very structured.'
When Modi Was Asked THE Question...
Rediff.com23 Jun 2023Back in the Press Briefing room on being commended for her questions to President Biden and the Indian prime minister, The Wall Street Journal's Sabrina Siddiqui responded, "You gotta do it."