Veeresh Malik

Notes from the Sunderbans Dec 31, 1969

Same place, different times. And now we are told that they may vanish below the surface of the Bay of Bengal in the next few years.

Why Have This Train At All? Dec 31, 1969

The complete Samjhauta Express scenario as it operates now, with a full night for the bad guys and their cohorts to create havoc between Delhi and Attari, as well as on the way back, is all about smuggling between India and Pakistan

Risky Routes and Rootless People Dec 31, 1969

A dhaba on a desolate crossroad in Gujarat is the place this young Muslim boy, parents gone adrift in the tussle between East and West Pakistan, finds sanctuary -- not wanted by the Promised Land his parents were never allowed into

Don’t I Have the Right to Know? Dec 31, 1969

Kindly inform me about the definition of the term used by MEA: 'Muslim citizens of India', and its usage in this context, when historically non-Muslims from India have in the past performed Haj Pilgrimage

Beating The Retreat Dec 31, 1969

This is one function where everybody who is anybody in Delhi, regardless of security, is present. Out in the open. Nothing between human and the elements and all that goes with it

Secular Army Dec 31, 1969

It is a great contribution to Independent India that those who do not wear uniforms and may be communal themselves, made sure that those in uniform remained secular.

Wapsi (The Returning) Dec 31, 1969

Review and Interview with filmmaker Ajay Raina ... In the times of yet another thaw in the relationship between India & Pakistan, an Indian ’Lover Of Cricket’ manages to go across to the other side of the ’Line of Control’ (LOC

Book: OPEN SECRETS - India`s Intelligence Unveiled Dec 31, 1969

marks that important crossroads for an independent and confident Nation in literary non-fiction

Point of View, 1971 Through Now Dec 31, 1969

Seeking out information about Indian Armed Forces personnel 'missing' or captured in and around Pakistan, especially in 1971.

Music: Rabbi Dec 31, 1969

I don`t know about technical brilliance and electronic wizardly... but I know what will be playing in the nightclubs and soirees in Delhi this winter.

Train from Pakistan, 2004: The Return Dec 31, 1969

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

How that Other Democracy (India) Differs Dec 31, 1969

As America goes to vote on a largely bi-polar election, it would be of interest to try to understand how that other democracy, India, differs.

Train to Pakistan 2004: La, Hore? Dec 31, 1969

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 and cons of USA is as wide-angle in this bus as anywhere else in the world. But nobody will say one bad

Train to Pakistan 2004 - Heading Back Dec 31, 1969

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 travelogues waiting to be written.

Train to Pakistan 2004 - Broad Ways Dec 31, 1969

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

Train to Pakistan 2004: Just Another Touristy Day. Dec 31, 1969

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

Train to Pakistan 2004: In and Around Pindi Dec 31, 1969

A group of young men are convinced that Pakistan’s forthcoming loss in cricket to India does not really mean much because 4 of the Indian players are actually 'ours'... I spend a lot of time trying to explain status of Muslims in India and as Indian

Train to Pakistan 2004: Passage To Pindi Dec 31, 1969

There are crowds and crowds of people waiting at Lahore to receive this train and the first loud words shouted over the top of the hullabulloo that I hear when I enter Lahore, are . . . . 'Ram Chander!! Ram Chander!?!'

Train to Pakistan 2004: The Journey Outbound Dec 31, 1969

Attari International attracts more flies than all the Punjabs put together could have.

Train to Pakistan 2004: The Tribute Dec 31, 1969

Where does one begin when trying to put down in words the unemotional but true rendition of what could well be the journey of a lifetime?

Movie: Maqbool Dec 31, 1969

Good enough to say, please try to watch it with somebody who knows the real Bombay

Masala Art Dec 31, 1969

Not a burger.

Qui a Tui Daniel Pearl Dec 31, 1969

This must be a first for chowk. To try to review a French book without knowing much of the language oneself. So, this review is based on a post reading discussion with three friends and a close family member who are, how do we say it, parle vouz the Franc