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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

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.

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

Arun George - February 23, 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.

BittooTikkiWala will cater ‘safe and healthy’ dhoklas, thalis at new BJP headquarters

Divya Narayanan - February 21, 2018

BittooTikkiWala is the caterer at the new BJP HQ canteen in Delhi, and plans to serve its evergreen hits as well as customised healthy foods.

Modi, Nehru or Vajpayee: Which Prime Minister has written the most books?

Deeksha Bhardwaj - February 15, 2018

Indian PMs have explored a wide range topics in their written work – from Nehru’s letters & books in prison to Modi’s guide for exam stress-addled students.

Tweet Tracker: Congratulations pour in for the Prime Minister on the victories in the northeast

ThePrint Team - February 14, 2018

This tracker will keep track of the biggest tweets from the biggest BJP leaders on their favourite subject: Narendra Modi.

Sushi with Sonia, Litti with Lalu: Where and what politicians are eating in New Delhi

Nandita Singh - January 18, 2018

Politicians in Delhi are no longer choosing only 5-star hotels for dining out, stand-alone niche restaurants are now the place to go politician spotting.

The secret behind Amit Shah’s 20-kg weight loss

Pragya Kaushika - January 11, 2018

Sources say the fitter, leaner BJP chief has been advising his party colleagues to follow his strict regimen, but not many have been able to keep up.

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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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IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Why electoral ‘reform’ is cause for worry—the Modi govt uses it to cement political hold

The world’s biggest trade deal is in the making. India and EU must close it now

Economy

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Defence

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

National Interest

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

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