Is Delhi a Police State?
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.
A Kinder, Gentler Laos
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.
A Trip into Myanmar
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.