All stories by ARCHANA MASIH
'Indians don't want to leave Israel'
Rediff.com12 Oct 2023'If this had happened anywhere else, Indians would have been desperate to leave. But not in Israel.'
'The barrage of rockets has quietened down'
Rediff.com10 Oct 2023Soma Ravi, an Indian caregiver in Ramat Gan, recounts the last 4 days in Israel and says the Indian embassy has been in constant touch.
Israel: 'The situation has never been so bad'
Rediff.com9 Oct 2023An Indian caregiver in Ashkelon, Israel, recounts what he saw the day Israel saw its worst attack by land, air and sea.
'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'
Rediff.com29 Sep 2023'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'
'If Modi comes back in 2024, India will be...'
Rediff.com29 Sep 2023'...a more capable State -- one that operates with greater capacity, greater efficiency, and greater clarity of purpose.' 'But I also see a more despotic State -- one that places more constraints on speech, assembly, dissent, and critique.' 'It may run 'better', but on the regime's rules.'
'US has not indicated any intent to punish India'
Rediff.com29 Sep 2023'Until the situation changes, I expect Washington to continue to behave the same way.'
'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'
Rediff.com25 Sep 2023'They are too connected for the relationship to completely sour.' 'It will be difficult to mend this relationship, but it will start with full and clear evidence on the issue in question.'
'Coaching industry is toxic'
Rediff.com22 Sep 2023'Looking back, there is every chance that I would not have opted for Kota.'' 'The biggest flaw is that your personality gets blocked.' 'It took me two years to get back to 'being human' again.'
'Trudeau has made a major gamble'
Rediff.com21 Sep 2023'If Trudeau chooses to repeat his allegations in his UN speech on Friday, it would create a whole new escalation.'
'India has increased its hard power'
Rediff.com18 Sep 2023'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'
'India must have its place in the sun'
Rediff.com18 Sep 2023'China seems more intent on creating a new world order rather than shaping the existing one.' 'India is of course, at this moment in time, aligned with the West-led order because of China's full-spectrum aggressive behaviour towards India.'
Why The Best Memories Are Memories Of Home
Rediff.com8 Sep 2023A young girl from Manipur hopes the happy days of togetherness will return to her beloved state again.
'It's like joining G-20, but not as good'
Rediff.com6 Sep 2023'Many countries believe that if they join BRICS, they will be seen as emerging countries and their stature will be enhanced.' 'G-20 still has common action plans while BRICS does not do that much.'
'China did not get its way'
Rediff.com6 Sep 2023'There's no pro-China tilt in BRICS.' 'All these countries want to be close to China, but they are all good friends of India also.'
'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'
Rediff.com1 Sep 2023'...they were shocked to learn that just 352 Indian soldiers had made 3 brigadiers, 2 colonels, 170 officers, 290 JCOs and 8,000 troops surrender to the Indian Army.'
'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'
Rediff.com1 Sep 2023'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'
'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'
Rediff.com28 Aug 2023'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.'
'Oil is another reason for clashes in Manipur'
Rediff.com28 Aug 2023'The Kuki-Zo are aware of this rich resource in their areas and feel the Meitei push for ST status is because of this reason'.
My First Walk In Free India
Rediff.com18 Aug 2023'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).
August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom
Rediff.com15 Aug 2023'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'