BOOK EXTRACT Stories
A journalist’s harrowing account of 1984 anti-Sikh massacre that 'haunts' him even today
In this book excerpt, journalist Rahul Bedi’s reportage on the 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom offers a detailed eyewitness account of the mass violence that erupted in New Delhi and other parts of India after Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984
- Rahul Bedi
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Heir not apparent: Why 'unknown entity' Ratan Tata was finally handpicked by JRD Tata
In the book ‘Ratan Tata: A Life’, the retired IAS officer and author examines the intrigue, leadership dynamics, and unexpected nature of Ratan Tata’s appointment as JRD Tata’s successor. He also captures the tensions and challenges involved in the succession decision, as well as the contrast between Ratan Tata’s modest personality and the larger-than-life contenders
How govt let 7.5 crore slip into poverty in one year
We need clean data before we can make any kind of decision, says economist, commentator and author Parakala Prabhakar. But what happens if the data is not credible? What happens when the government cherry-picks numbers to suit its political needs?
- Parakala Prabhakar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is the Pakistan army prepared to confront an Islamist enemy?
A look at how instrumentalisation of Islam went from defining the selfhood of Pakistan to being exploited by both political and military leaders alike. Why an ambivalence towards radicalism underlines its military policy
- Maria Rashid
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why China has found a friend and ally in Pakistan
In their new book, the two journalists not only examine China’s growing role in the neighbourhood with its engagement with the Taliban in Afghanistan, but also to build a regional counterweight to India against its fears of an alliance with the US
FTAs can help or hurt India. Here's what the trade data shows
In this extract from his new book, the co-chairman of Forbes Marshall and former CII president looks at why success of an FTA should be judged against its objective of enhancing trade, and how our FTAs have had little effect on our trade flows
How Taliban head Mullah Omar spent his last days
In this extract from her new book, the Dutch investigative journalist — who has lived and worked in Afghanistan for 15 years — talks about meeting Omari, the head of the Afghan secret service, who knew the inner workings of Taliban, and went into hiding with the founder of the group
Diagnosed with cancer? What you should know
Firstly, don't panic! Cancer is complex and overwhelming, but in time you can brace yourself better for the long-term medical condition