All stories by Shikha Shalini
Nitish made a call to Sonia before ending ties with BJP
Rediff.com30 Aug 2022It was soon after that call that Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav spoke to each other.
Meet the men behind Akhilesh's UP election charge
Rediff.com8 Feb 2022For the first time, Akhilesh is leading the SP almost single-handed into a major election, but he is not the only one running the show Shikha Shalini reports.
How BJP plans to retain OBC votes in UP
Rediff.com24 Jan 2022Swami Prasad Maurya's resignation has forced the BJP to focus again on its outreach among OBCs.
'I hope India does not give up on Afghanistan'
Rediff.com17 Sep 2021'There is far more goodwill towards India from across the board in Afghanistan'
Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata
Rediff.com4 May 2020What makes Dhankar so outspoken? Could it because as governor he will be in the driver's seat if the Trinamool Congress performs below par in the elections next year? Shikha Shalini reports.
Mulayam: How does this alliance help my party?
Rediff.com25 Jan 2019'In an alliance, you are forced to overlook loyal workers.' 'It sends a negative message and workers turn against the party.' 'I have forbidden this alliance.'
'Under Raje, BJP will taste its worst defeat'
Rediff.com28 Nov 2018'If Narendra Modi and Amit Shah will campaign here, the BJP's defeat will be bigger.'
RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'
Rediff.com1 Sep 2018'The youth associated with this movement were extremely talented.' 'But I personally believe violence cannot change anything in the world.'
'Congress will win 150 seats in MP'
Rediff.com25 Jun 2018'Never has this happened in the state's political history -- that every class of people is unhappy.'