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When Rahul Gandhi finally took over as Congress president, it was expected that his long-awaited elevation would generate a flurry of activity at the party headquarters on Akbar Road. Thats not to be.

Political Gup-Shup: With Rahul at helm, no changes in Akbar Road

Except for a limited display of initial enthusiasm, the Congress office once again bears a deserted look.

14 Jan 2018 3:09 AM IST

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj

Political Gup-Shup: Of pally netas & the charming Ms Swaraj

Ever since the Modi government came to power in 2014, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj maintained a low profile.

31 Dec 2017 2:14 AM IST

It is, therefore, being suggested that Mrs Gandhi be designated Congress patron in recognition of her contribution as party president.

Political Gup-Shup: Of worried Cong leaders & pragmatic corporates

Sonia loyalists were not happy when it was suggested that a farewell dinner be hosted for her over the weekend.

17 Dec 2017 5:59 AM IST

Political Gup-Shup: Promoting khichdi as national meal & stoking rows

Journalists have been receiving regular invitations from the BJP to join them for a khichdi meal.

3 Dec 2017 12:22 AM IST

Pranab Mukherjee (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Political Gup-Shup: Of Congress' inertia & Uma's silence

The former President is slated to visit Dhaka in January 2018 for a lecture at the university.

19 Nov 2017 12:43 AM IST

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has not been invited to the National Women Parliament.

Political Gup-Shup: Of bad advisers & poor planning

The programme began last November 19, when former President Pranab Mukherjee delivered a centenary lecture.

5 Nov 2017 1:32 AM IST

When someone recently remarked that Mr Mukherjee had the memory of an elephant, Congress president Sonia Gandhi quipped: Two elephants.

Political Gup-Shup: Of Pranab's diplomacy & Gadkari's weight loss

It is well known that former President Pranab Mukherjee has a fine political mind and an amazing memory.

22 Oct 2017 2:56 AM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman

Political Gup-Shup: Of defensive Sitharaman & sidelined neta

Ms Sitharaman is unable to decide which role she wants to play: minister or party spokesperson.

8 Oct 2017 12:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Political Gup-Shup: Of new mantris & old babus

The Joint Parliamentary Commitee on salaries of MPs has not met for nearly six months.

10 Sept 2017 12:35 AM IST

Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu calling on Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Of Cabinet reshuffles & popularity contests

Since Mr Sibal had represented the AIMPLB in court, its officebearers were keen that his response be given wide...

27 Aug 2017 1:07 AM IST

Congress leader Ahmed Patel (Photo: PTI)

Political Gup-Shup: Netas sweat it out for seats & ministries

The BJP is only too happy as a division in the votes will work to its advantage.

13 Aug 2017 12:34 AM IST

Nitish Kumar, 66, was sworn in as Bihar CM on Friday, returning to the National Democratic Alliance after four years. (Photo: PTI)

Political Gup-Shup: JD(U) chief's ghar wapsi, courtesy Modi-Shah

Nitish Kumar's ghar wapsi to the BJP was painstakingly planned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah.

30 July 2017 12:36 AM IST