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Train to Pakistan 2004: La, Hore?

Veeresh Malik   Aug 22, 2004   interacts: 496

On anti-Americanism. Means, Taliban not gooood. But American not gooood, too. This starts a discussion, and we discover that an open debate on the pros

My Pakistan Diary: Lahore Aaya Main Othay Dil Chhod Aaya!

Dost Mittar   Apr 24, 2004   interacts: 325

If it is true that puritanical Islam abhors fun and frolic, then the Mullah has met his match in the Lahori

Train from Pakistan, 2004: The Return

Veeresh Malik   Oct 20, 2004   interacts: 379

Final preamble to an epilogue on a tribute that became a travelogue accused of being a monologue.

The Mystery of South India

Nazar Khan   Aug 4, 2004   interacts: 148

There is a similar philosophy behind the South Indian saree. The unstiched drape enhances the shape of wearer and only

Train to Pakistan 2004 - Heading Back

Veeresh Malik   Aug 1, 2004   interacts: 245

This time around, I choose to dispense with the philosophy. I need to build up the pace and get back to India, there are other

Race to the Finish

Feroz Qutabshahi   Apr 29, 2008   interacts: 778

60 years ago, when Jackie Robinson, first Black Man to play in US Major League Baseball, walked onto the field, he was taunted, ridiculed, and

My Pakistan Diary: The Feudal

Dost Mittar   May 3, 2004   interacts: 220

If the professional politician has to penetrate those bonds and win the confidence of the people, s/he will have to not only make promises but

Peaceful Strokes

Chowk Staff   Mar 16, 2004   interacts: 199

India wins the test series and Pakistan the one day series ...

The Day We Killed Bob Woolmer

Zarrar Said   Mar 19, 2007   interacts: 194

Bob Woolmer’s demise has to be Pakistan’s largest blemish in cricket. I want to tell the tale straight from the heart of his biggest fan.

Train to Pakistan 2004 - Broad Ways

Veeresh Malik   Jun 16, 2004   interacts: 137

If there is one sentiment I believe in, then that is this - India and Pakistan can, as separate countries but with motive forces together,

Closet

N J   Nov 18, 2002   interacts: 122

obviously there are thousands of Khurram out there with their conflicting mind sitting in the darkness of the closet looking for the light

Bombay, personally

Beena Sarwar   Feb 27, 2004   interacts: 98

A visit to Karachi’s vibrant, charismatic, long lost twin

The Sania Effect

Burpinder Singh   Jun 23, 2005   interacts: 59

Why are Indian sportswomen so unsexy?

Cricket and the Clash of Cymbals

Farzana Versey   Nov 1, 2001   interacts: 140

If you think that cricket is all about a bunch of men flourishing a phallic symbol and toying with a ball, then you are mistaken.

The Complexities of Playing With India

Saad Shafqat   Feb 26, 2004   interacts: 103

The stories are folklore, the moments are legion. And they are different from the two sides of the border. In

Train to Pakistan 2004: Just Another Touristy Day.

Veeresh Malik   May 21, 2004   interacts: 76

I can write a complete novel about this brief drive on the GT Road, but shall still not be able to do justice.

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