All stories by ARCHANA MASIH
'He pulled a terrorist out of the car...'
Rediff.com7 Feb 2023'He continued firing with the other hand with the AK-47.' 'He was hit in the neck and shoulder, but did not let go of the terrorist.' On Republic Day, Mudasir Ahmed Sheikh of the J&K Police was awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously for eliminating three Pakistani terrorists.
'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'
Rediff.com6 Feb 2023'That is the one headline the world is reading about India this week, and it is a potentially damaging story...' 'I don't think a panic mentality has set in, but this story is one that investors and market watchers are absolutely seized with.'
'Effect of Budget on elections is marginal'
Rediff.com2 Feb 2023'The BJP's real weapons are Hindutva, organisation and finance.'
He Has Been Part Of Every Republic Day Parade For 26 Years!
Rediff.com31 Jan 2023Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar of the Indian Air Force has participated in the Republic Day parade every year for 26 years.
'Always a soldier's dream to be part of Republic Day parade'
Rediff.com27 Jan 2023Visibility wasn't good during the Republic Day flypast and the clouds hung low. 'We had 30 seconds to fame in 46 years and we made good use of it,' says Commander Mrinmoy Ghosh who flew the Indian Navy's IL-38 SD aircraft during Thursday's flypast.
The Lady Who Will Lead IAF Contingent
Rediff.com25 Jan 2023Helicopter pilot Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy will lead the IAF's 144-member all male marching contingent at Thursday's Republic Day Parade.
Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day
Rediff.com24 Jan 2023The first generation IAF officer from Haryana will assist President Droupadi Murmu as the supreme commander of India's armed forces unfurls the Tiranga on Republic Day.
'I was in the best team that never played for India'
Rediff.com17 Jan 2023Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies. At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready wit and is a rare cricketing treasure.
'Even earthquakes don't leave such wide cracks'
Rediff.com13 Jan 2023'The cracks I saw yesterday were the largest I have seen in my life. We are scared.'
'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'
Rediff.com12 Jan 2023'Passengers feel since they have paid for the ticket it means they are entitled to unlimited free drinks.' 'They don't differentiate between 'free' and 'complimentary' drinks.'
'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'
Rediff.com10 Jan 2023'All hydropower projects in the Himalayan region must be stopped.' 'Joshimath is not alone.'
Here Comes the Sun...
Rediff.com6 Jan 2023Finally the winter sun was streaming through the airplane's window, shining gloriously above the thick, frothy blanket of fog.
'We can't fall prey to Chinese strategy on LAC'
Rediff.com2 Jan 2023'We must understand that the LAC is a political issue for China, so any action on the LAC will keep India focussed on the LAC which gives China the opportunity for any adventurism in the Indian Ocean.'
'India is China's prime military target'
Rediff.com2 Jan 2023'On the LAC, China can undertake military action at any place with much fewer resources. It can do 'salami slicing'.'
'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'
Rediff.com16 Dec 2022'The 1971 War was our greatest military victory.' 'It had so many stories of exceptional valour and leadership.'
'Chinese aggression has increased post Galwan'
Rediff.com16 Dec 2022'The PLA is under constant watch.' 'There is an escalation matrix. For every degree of escalation, responses are thought of and trained for.'
'Chinese know it's not 1962 anymore'
Rediff.com16 Dec 2022'There have been equal or more casualties on the Chinese side.' 'Our soldiers are hardy and strong and far superior than the Chinese.'
'Gujarat has set stage for Modi's return in 2024'
Rediff.com9 Dec 2022'For Modi, it's not just winning, but winning with style.'
'Modi remains deeply involved in every election the BJP contests'
Rediff.com9 Dec 2022'The BJP while being in government in Gujarat continues to campaign like an Opposition party whereas the Opposition does the opposite.'
'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'
Rediff.com2 Dec 2022'All Pakistan army chiefs follow a consistent line as far as India is concerned.'