India, July 26 -- George Bernard Shaw was spot on when he declared that the US and England are two countries separated by a common language. But so too was Henry Higgins. In My Fair Lady, commenting o... Read More
India, July 19 -- We've reached a point where questions about the Gulf War seem more significant than the answers we have. It's even arguable that neither side knows what they might be. They're reacti... Read More
India, July 12 -- In my childhood, trips to Connaught Place frequently ended with visits to Wenger's. The once Swiss-owned confectionery was a favourite haunt for snacks in between shopping. The chick... Read More
India, July 5 -- Do you know what makes the English we speak so different to that spoken by the British? It's not simply our accent and pronunciation, nor our vocabulary, or even our grammar, includin... Read More
India, June 28 -- I was asked an intriguing question the other day that set me thinking. To be honest, I'm not sure if it wasn't intended as a joke or, perhaps, to provoke. But it raised an issue I ha... Read More
India, June 21 -- I won't deny I enjoy a little tipple. In fact, of an evening, I often look forward to it. In Cambridge, Saturdays were occasions to drink. Many of my friends would want to get smashe... Read More
India, May 30 -- Amongst the happiest memories of my childhood is devouring fish fingers and chicken sandwiches at the Gymkhana Club. My sister Shobha would take me swimming and this was the bribe to ... Read More
India, May 16 -- Are we witnessing the steady marginalisation of Indian Muslims? Is it the case that politically they increasingly don't count and in public life they increasingly don't matter? As Naj... Read More
India, May 9 -- Amongst my fondest memories are evenings spent on the terrace of our old farm in Chhatarpur, listening to Daddy reminisce about his days in the army as he sipped his first drink. To my... Read More
India, May 2 -- You have to admit the one thing the Brits do have is a sense of humour. But perhaps it's not so obvious to those of us who either don't have one or only like to laugh at others and not... Read More