India, Sept. 6 -- I can't claim Imran Khan is a friend but I've interviewed him on multiple occasions. In fact, in multiple locations - at a hotel in Delhi, at his home in Bani Gala near Islamabad, at... Read More
India, Aug. 30 -- Perhaps because I do interviews, I tend to think of developments in terms of the questions they raise. I am aware the process leads to a certain scepticism or, even, cynicism, but it... Read More
India, Aug. 23 -- Is English the richest of all languages? Not being fluent in any other, I have no way of answering that question authoritatively. But, that said and done, I suspect the answer could ... Read More
India, Aug. 16 -- Are school days really the best days of one's life? It would be sad if that were true. In my case, it would mean that after leaving Doon at 16, my life has irreversibly deteriorated.... Read More
India, Aug. 9 -- Sometimes, more interesting than actual history is what you could call "what if" history. It's often referred to as counterfactual story-telling. A delightful book I have just read si... Read More
India, Aug. 9 -- Sometimes, more interesting than actual history is what you could call "what if" history. It's often referred to as counterfactual story-telling. A delightful book I have just read si... Read More
India, Aug. 2 -- The British are widely admired for their sense of humour. They have the unique capacity to laugh at themselves. Even their most cherished and beloved are often the butt of jokes. The ... Read More
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