New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi advised NRI students from the United Arab Emirates that "staying truthful to yourself" truly matters amid a society that often defines individuals through labels and assumptions. "Nothing in life is linear. Be flexible and persevere," he added.

He made the remarks in a YouTube video of the interaction that was posted on Sunday. The students spoke to Gandhi about GenZ's challenges - balancing passion and profession, coping with anxiety and judgment, and redefining success beyond material achievements.

Addressing career choices, Gandhi urged students to follow their instincts, saying they should "do exactly what you feel like doing," stressing that good intentions are key to finding one's ...