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A peek into politics beyond speeches, controversies and elections. From strategic moves to the personal and discreet, from matters of state to what’s on the plate, ThePrint will bring you exclusive reports on the lives and times of the movers and shakers in politics and government. Stay tuned and email tips to ideas@theprint.in

SubscriberWrites: Women in Espionage: Unmasking the Silent Heroes

Gaurang Singh - November 6, 2024

The Indonesian ambassador with a Royal Enfield is looking for biking pals

Points for retweets & lunch with ex-MP dad — how a Congress candidate inspires his cadre

With Burberry quilted jackets, Rahul Gandhi brings street style to Congress

Over green tea, China ambassador’s wife talks DU days, Buddhism & ‘handsome’ Rajiv Gandhi

Jyoti Malhotra - December 18, 2018

Jiang Yili, scholar of Indian philosophy, tells ThePrint that reports of China’s tight control on religion are not all that true.

Sachin Pilot, the BBC intern who joked about joining the BJP

Renu Agal - December 13, 2018

As a BBC intern, Sachin Pilot, now in the race for Rajasthan CM's post, had scripted and edited a radio package for BBC and earned £20-30.

German Ambassador to India is diplomat by day and concert musician by night

Nandita Singh - November 29, 2018

Martin Ney, who is believed to be moving on from his diplomatic posting, held last private concert in India at his residence Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi runs 12 km every other day. And he isn’t the only politician working out hard

Nandita Singh - October 31, 2018

Gym at midnight or stroll on their lawns, politicians — from Rahul Gandhi to Rajnath Singh — are not letting busy schedules get in the way of a healthy life.

Why out-of-power Indian politicians are writing more and more books

Rajgopal Singh - September 10, 2018

As Kapil Sibal joins the list of writer-politicians, leaders such as Shashi Tharoor and Pavan Varma explain what it entails in a country like India.

Why Chhagan Bhujbal choked with tears when he visited Maharashtra Sadan

Pragya Kaushika - September 2, 2018

The NCP leader is out on bail for corruption cases, one of which pertains to alleged irregularities in the contract for the Sadan.

Mehbooba’s brother Tassaduq Mufti shifts focus to films, culture and environment

Rahiba R. Parveen - August 31, 2018

Cinematographer by profession, Tassaduq served as tourism minister in Mehbooba-led J&K govt, and now wants to revive old city of Srinagar.

Kick-started nuclear deal, bowled over by cricket: He’s the US ambassador to India

Jyoti Malhotra - May 30, 2018

Kenneth Juster’s Twitter feed, teeming with posts about the sport, are a world away from recent tensions in India-US ties over Trump’s rejection of the Iran nuclear deal, and defence buys from Russia.

What happened to all the men who spoke for the silent PM?

Sanya Dhingra - March 25, 2018

While Manmohan Singh has taken a backseat from public life since Congress’ defeat in 2014, his 3 media advisers have continued to have an impressive career.

Pictures: Is it Santa Claus? Is it Lord Krishna? No, it’s a Member of Parliament

Divya Narayanan - March 20, 2018

In the Budget session alone, Siva Prasad has dressed up as a Christian priest, Lord Krishna, Santa Claus, and TDP founder NTR, among others.

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Zero Hour

SubscriberWrites: Women in Espionage: Unmasking the Silent Heroes

The Indonesian ambassador with a Royal Enfield is looking for biking pals

Points for retweets & lunch with ex-MP dad — how a Congress candidate inspires his cadre

With Burberry quilted jackets, Rahul Gandhi brings street style to Congress

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