All stories by ARCHANA MASIH
'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'
Rediff.com1 days ago'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.'
'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'
Rediff.com3 days ago'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'
'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'
Rediff.com3 days ago'Trump will absolutely back New Delhi on its position that Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorists that threaten India.'
'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024'While my generation carries with it the memory of the Chinese perfidy of 1962, this generation will carry the memory of Chinese perfidy in Galwan.'
'Always Treat China With Caution'
Rediff.com7 Nov 2024'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'
'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'
The Tradition-wali Diwali
Rediff.com31 Oct 2024The mini utensils made of mud crafted by local potters and the gharaunda [miniature house] are unique to Diwali in Bihar.
The Women Breaking Barriers, One Package At A Time
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024Christina Rindiki's all-women team on the India-Myanmar border in Champhai, Mizoram, delivers 300 plus Amazon packets daily. The women handle all aspects of the operation and made around 450 deliveries per day this month alone. This is their story.
A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories
Rediff.com25 Oct 2024Run by a former cricketer and son of India's military heroes, Mike's Forest Retreat is an ode to all that we hold dear.
'China Went Wrong In Its Calculations!'
Rediff.com25 Oct 2024'China did not expect India to show such strategic resolve in defending its territorial integrity.'
'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024'Tensions and dialogue are likely to go hand-in-hand with China.' 'The goal should be to cultivate power so that one can negotiate from a position of strength.'
China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'
'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'
Rediff.com17 Oct 2024'He is convinced that this will help him in the next election.' 'But as we know, the best laid plans of mice and men can go awry.'
'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'
Rediff.com17 Oct 2024'Canada doesn't want to de-escalate and neither does India. There is war when one party wants it, but peace is won by both parties.'
'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'
Rediff.com15 Oct 2024'Ratan had the quality that JRD and Russi Mody had -- they could walk with kings and never lose the common touch.'
Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory
Rediff.com15 Oct 2024'It is notable how humble he was and didn't want anything different just because he was a Tata.'
'Ratan and I Were Good Chums'
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024Arun Maira who worked for 25 years with the Tata Group, remembers his early years with Ratan Tata.
'Exhausted In This Long Fight For Justice'
Rediff.com9 Oct 2024Two months after a junior doctor was brutally raped and killed, the doctors' protest in Kolkata rages on.
Lt Tanishka, A Third Gen Army Officer
Rediff.com4 Oct 2024After both grandfathers, father and uncle, Lieutenant Tanishka Damodaran is the first girl from the family to join the Indian Army. She will join her first posting in Kashmir soon and hopes to follows her family tradition of joining the Paras.