In this article published in The Statesman on 19 January 2001, I examine the glorification of crime in Hindi films and the distorted application of censorship and commercial self-regulation.

In this article published in The Statesman on 29 December 2000, I contrast the glorification of beauty-pageant winners with the discipline and achievement represented by Karnam Malleswari’s Olympic medal.

In this article published in The Statesman on 22 December 2000, I recount a week travelling through the newly created state of Uttaranchal and reflect on its bureaucracy, politics, environment, and religious tourism.

In this article published in The Statesman on 15 December 2000, I describe the harassment and intimidation faced by ordinary people and examine the misuse of authority by the Delhi Police.

In this article published in The Statesman on 1 December 2000, I recount a three-week journey through Laos and reflect on its wartime legacy, isolation, poverty, tranquillity, and social order.

In this article published in M.P. Chronicle on 17 September 2000, I describe travelling through military-ruled Myanmar and reflect on its repression, propaganda, forced labour, corruption, and restrictions on freedom.