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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

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

Deeksha Bhardwaj - 6 May, 2019

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

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

Renu Agal - 13 December, 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 - 29 November, 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 - 31 October, 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 - 10 September, 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 - 2 September, 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 - 31 August, 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 - 30 May, 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 - 25 March, 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 - 20 March, 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.

Many VIPs hide bariatric surgery, wish they wouldn’t: surgeon to India’s powerful

Arun George - 23 February, 2018

Dr Pradeep Chowbey has operated on many VIPs during his long career as a surgeon, and reveals what it is like to deal with some of the nation's most powerful people.

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Zero Hour

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

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