A new innings
This November, I complete 26 years in journalism: it's been quite a journey and I wouldn't trade it for anything else (actually I might, if I could only have...
The Healing Touch
The Indian army has always been reviled in the Kashmir valley. The army has been accused of human rights violations, of fake encounters, of oppression and being a symbol...
Walk the Talk
It is now almost seven months since Delhi hasn't had an elected government. Arvind Kejriwal's act of political harakiri in February 2014 pushed the Lieutenant Governor into the spotlight....
Let’s Put Manipur on the Map
Boxing films have always enthralled me. As a teenager, the Rocky series was inspirational. Raging Bull, the story of Jake La Motta, is probably the gold standard for all...
Let The Journey Begin!
Welcome to my world of breaking views! This personal website is a space to share my journalism with you, to share my videos, blogs and columns. I belong to...
Conundrum of modern political life: A leader’s two sides
Politicians are notoriously schizophrenic: I have met any number of netas who can be wonderfully warm and polite when they are off camera but turn into rabble-rousing venomous public...
Modi’s fine words must be followed by firm action
We live in an age where a Hindi film is declared a hit if it has a strong opening on its first weekend: The era of the silver jubilee...
Shiv Sena needs to grow up
A few months ago, I went for lunch to the new Maharashtra Sadan in the national capital. The first look was impressive: marble flooring, bronze statuettes, spiral staircases, you...
Ruling the roost in Raj Bhavan: do we really need governors?
A former UPA minister relates a delightful story of an ex-judge who had been identified to head the contentious ‘Snoopgate’ probe. The judge declined the offer but had an...
India high on interest, low on facilities as Fifa World Cup kicks off
Forget power cuts, ‘Ache din’ are here for the Indian sports fan. Over the next few weeks, the world will be tied into football fever. We will be dazzled...