The Sunanda Mystery
Shashi Tharoor went to my school in Mumbai; an old school tie can be a special bond. I do not choose to defend Mr Tharoor or give him a...
A ‘Conscience’ Editor
Every year, BG Verghese would unfailingly call me up, seeking names of women journalists who I felt should get the Chameli Devi Jain award for excellence in journalism: ‘give...
Thank you MSD !
First, a disclosure: I am an unabashed MS Dhoni fan. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that when I first met him, he warmly shook my...
Right man, right place, right time
India's most powerful prime minister in decades,Narendra Modi has become the focal point of a young nation's aspiration for a better tomorrow
Should valley have veto rights to reject a Hindu CM in J&K?
The government formation in J&K is all set to go down to the wire. The PDP and BJP are treading cautiously at the moment, and exploring all possible options...
CM’s post bone of contention in J&K
The government formation in J&K is all set to go down to the wire. The PDP and BJP are treading cautiously at the moment, and exploring all possible options...
Good Governance Day sends wrong message on Xmas
For me, the year’s end invariably means Christmas, bringing its unique sense of renewal and joie de vivre. Turkey, plum cake and mulled wine on December 25 have been...
No clear winners in J&K (Part 2)
With no political party getting a clear majority in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, the state is headed for a hung assembly. In this episode, we discuss the possible...
Mixed message for Modi wave?
With no political party getting a clear majority in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, the state is headed for a hung assembly. The BJP managed to make inroads into...
Can govt break the cycle of violence in Assam?
The death toll in the Assam massacre has risen to 65. Retaliatory attacks, and the police firing have also claimed the lives of several people in the region. In...