Rasheed Kidwai

Debate on Bharat Ratna to Nehru, Indira rekindled

When RTI enthusiasts sought records of the recommendations for awarding the Ratna to Nehru, Indira, Prasad, Giri and others, they…

1 year ago

Was Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi unaware of the unlocking of Babri?

Wajahat Habibullah, who was in PMO, in his forthcoming book offers a fascinating account of what happened among Rajiv, Arun…

1 year ago

Doctrine of necessity and compulsion driving Congress towards seat-sharing arrangement

Amid differences, disquiet and one-upmanship, INDIA alliance is hopeful to thrash out a seat sharing formula. But the prospects of…

2 years ago

Congress shifts from historic 24 Akbar Road to Indira Bhawan

It has been nearly 45 years that 24, Akbar Road has served as headquarters of the Indian National Congress. With…

2 years ago

Defeat sparks challenges for Congress within I.N.D.I.A alliance

Following an unexpected and humiliating defeat in the Hindi heartland states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the Congress is…

2 years ago

Pranab Mukherjee’s diaries reveal struggles, discontent during ministerial tenure

Between 2004 to 2012 when Pranab Mukherjee was union defence, external affairs and finance minister, there were at least a…

2 years ago

1971 conflict: Indira Gandhi led India to victory, Bangladesh’s liberation

On the eve of December 3, 1971, Pakistani dictator-cum President Yahya Khan and his army General Tikka Khan lost patience…

2 years ago

Telangana polls: Congress’ fate decides national political landscape in 2024

Telangana is going to be the central piece of ongoing assembly polls in five states. The outcome of the 2014…

2 years ago

Priyanka and Jyotiraditya revisit ancestral feud with heated exchange

On the last day of the campaign in Madhya Pradesh, the sudden burst of harsh words between Priyanka Gandhi Vadra…

2 years ago

Congress faces slim chance in Rajasthan: Poll surveys

Going by poll surveys and political pundits’ prediction, the Congress has little or a slim chance to retain Rajasthan. But…

2 years ago

Baghel’s political ascendancy in Chhattisgarh raises party tensions

In the Rajiv Gandhi era, Kamal Nath, Ashok Gehlot and Digvijaya have had the opportunity to serve as union ministers,…

2 years ago

Chouhan’s tenure: A reflection on leadership and challenges

Senator Marco Rubio had once said, “Leadership cannot be measured in a poll or even in the result of an…

2 years ago