World / Politics Dec 19, 2015

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi, accused of illegally acquiring assets, make court appearance

As their supporters rallied around the country to protest the allegations, Sonia Gandhi and her son, Rahul, the two top leaders of India's opposition Congress party, appeared in court Saturday to face corruption accusations. The Gandhis are accused of illegally acquiring the assets of the ...

Commentary / World Mar 13, 2014

May election could set up a wild ride for India

by Gwynne Dyer

A lot of people think they already know the outcome of India's national election in May. They think Narendra Modi will be prime minister and that India will swing hard to the right.

Commentary / World Jan 28, 2013

Rising son can't resolve India's leadership crisis

by Harsh V. Pant

When Rahul Gandhi was formally anointed to the number two position in India's Congress party, his installation as vice president was accompanied by the usual shenanigans among party operatives. Nine years after the grandson of Indira Gandhi — and the son of Rajiv and Sonia ...