'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

'There were any number of Congress leaders who disliked Sonia Gandhi, but they were very close to Ahmed Bhai and he would listen, and give a shoulder to cry upon.' IMAGE: Congress Treasurer Ahmed......

India 2012: Swearing-in of a President, swearing at him

Metres away from the pomp and regalia of Parliament's Central Hall, at the time the 13th President of the republic was being sworn-in, a bunch of battle-weary protestors were girding up to take on......

What the change of guard in the PMO means

The change of the prime minister's media advisor may be about the new power equation in the PMO. The Congress party's view may get greater weightage in the government's decision-making processes......

In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata

We see several huge banners of welcome strewn across the city. They are not for Dr Singh. The world's greatest footballer is in town, you see. Rediff.com's Sanchari Bhattacharya, who travelled with......