SONIA GANDHI BIOGRAPHY
Rajiv was very good-looking: Sonia Gandhi shares early memories with him on X debut
Sonia Gandhi has launched her debut on social media, sharing personal memories of her late husband Rajiv Gandhi. She announced her upcoming memoir titled "Belonging - A Journey of Love," set to release on November 10. Through a video, Gandhi reminisced about their first meeting in a Greek restaurant while studying in Cambridge. The memoir covers significant events in her life, including overcoming personal tragedies.
Penguin issues clarification on reports it dropped Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging’
Penguin Random House India clarified it is not publishing Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging' in India. Reports claimed the publisher withdrew from releasing the book after editorial changes were rejected. The publisher stated it remains keen to publish the memoir, which details Gandhi's life journey. Fact-checking and editorial suggestions are a normal part of the publishing process. The memoir's release date in India and its publisher remain uncertain.
BJP targets Congress over National Herald case, citing late UP CM's biography
Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra, citing Gupta's biography, said the late Congress leader had raised questions on the funding of the National Herald newspaper and its purpose.
Congress faces 'real threat' from AAP for leading opposition camp
The Congress' electoral drubbing and the AAP's phenomenal success in Punjab has also had ripples in the opposition ranks and while earlier, the Congress had been clutching on to the position of the leader of the opposition camp, it now finds itself facing threats from parties such as the AAP and the Trinamool Congress that are likely to become more assertive going forward.
Is Sally Rooney right to weaponise her own novel?
A writer is better off using the power of words to harness and alter consciousness, rather than erecting a barbed wire fence around her work, the sordid job of nation-states. Weaponising one's own book is to fall into a trap.
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Sonia chose Manmohan Singh as PM since he was no threat to Rahul, notes Obama in biography
He holds Singh in some affection — “I would find Singh to be wise, thoughtful and scrupulously honest” — but expresses doubts about the succession plan. Singh was also his first-ever state banquet guest in 2009. The banquet finds no mention in the book.
Madhya Pradesh bypolls outcome to be litmus test for three satraps from state
The polls will have a bearing on the political future of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, his predecessor Kamal Nath and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia.
German actress to play Sonia Gandhi in ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’
The actress had earlier portrayed Sonia Gandhi in ‘Pradhanmantri,’ an Indian TV series hosted by actor and director Shekhar Kapur about post-Independence politics.
Indira Gandhi made environment a fashionable subject when it wasn’t one in India: Jairam Ramesh
In his new book, the former environment minister talks of Mrs. Gandhi passion for nature.
Samajwadi family feud not over yet, Shivpal-Amar faction allegedly trying to leverage alliance against Akhilesh
While Akhilesh's faction is exploring ways to accommodate Congress’ demands, Shivpal Yadav-Amar Singh faction is trying to leverage alliance to deny Akhilesh’s projection as CM candidate
25 years of reforms: How a PM with zero knowledge of economics scripted India's biggest turnaround story
Manmohan Singh, the brain behind the reforms as Rao’s finance minister, said: “I had no idea that Rao was in favour of liberalisation."
Inder Malhotra a stalwart of journalism: Narendra Modi
Malhotra, who helmed a string of top publications and was an accomplished political commentator, passed away yesterday at the age of 86.
Walk down memory lane: Indira Gandhi's life through her doctor's eyes
Gandhi wanted Sonia to help her in politics after death of Sanjay but Maneka was in company of people who were antagonistic to Rajiv.
Manmohan Singh my mentor: Rajya Sabha MP nominee Narendra Jadhav
“I was never part of the Congress,” Jadhav told ET. “I have worked with Dr Manmohan Singh who has been my mentor. He shaped my entire career.”
Supported Modi due to UPA's 'unjust act': Subhash Chandra
Zee Group promoter Subhash Chandra has said he supported Narendra Modi's prime ministerial as the UPA government lodged a criminal case against him.
Had Pranab Mukherjee become PM in 2004, Congress might have averted 2014 drubbing: Salman Khurshid
Manmohan Singh's selection over Pranab in 2004 to head UPA came as a surprise not only to the Congress but also to outsiders, says Khurshid.
Post 2002 riots, Vajpayee didn't want me to go to Gujarat: Former President APJ Abdul Kalam
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee did not want the then President APJ Abdul Kalam to visit Gujarat in the aftermath of 2002 riots
Congress launched a terror campaign against my book on Sonia Gandhi: Javier Moro
Moro says the bit in the book that Congress took grave objection to was that during the Emergency, Sonia seriously considered returning to Italy with her children.
Congress to move court if finds the content of Javier Moro's book 'The Red Sari' offensive
Congress spokesperson Singhvi rejected suggestions that the "pressure" from previous UPA govt was behind the long delay in the publication of 'The Red Sari'.
Sonia Gandhi book: Will move court if contents objectionable, says Congress
Congress had served legal notice on the book's Spanish author Javier Moro over its "objectionable" contents in 2010.
Develop houses of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar as museums: Mayawati
BSP supremo Mayawati today demanded the Centre to buy the two houses of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in London and Delhi and develop them as museums.
My father should write his autobiography: Manmohan Singh's daughter Daman Singh
The book talks about the life of Manmohan Singh and his wife but keeps away from the last 10 years when he was the Prime Minister.
US exerted pressure on Manmohan Singh, CIA penetrated every sphere of UPA: Natwar Singh
Natwar Singh also alleged that Washington tried its best to stop Pranab Mukherjee from becoming the finance minister in the Manmohan Singh govt.
From Bal Thackeray to Rahul Gandhi & Narendra Modi: How politicians’ sartorial styles have played a key role in India
Clothing in Indian politics is evidently too serious an issue to be left out on a washing line.
Poke Me: After banning Doniger's book on Hindus, will you ban Kalidasa next?
By insisting that Hinduism's stories and histories should fit the narrow cast of your ideology, you haven't proved to be a bigger Hindu, Batra.
'Sardar Patel would not have recognised Narendra Modi as ideological heir'
Rajmohan Gandhi said that claims by BJP supporters or Modi himself to project him as Patel's heir misunderstands and misrepresents Patel.
How & why Manmohan Singh will define India in 2012
Depending on how he handles issues, whether the approach is middling or proactive, the impact on policy will be huge.
Indira Gandhi liked her meal straight & simple
It’s not uncommon abroad for people to scrutinise the eating habits of their leaders. Michelle Obama’s decision to plant a vegetable garden in the White House was seen as a presidential endorsement of healthy, locally grown produce.
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