More Salt Than Pepper English 2009

Racy | fun | sharp columns from an award-winning TV journalistTV personality Karan Thapar | known for his relentless grilling of politicians on his current affairs shows | brings a sense of humour and a sharp incisive eye to his newspaper columns. This book is a selection of the best columns written by him over the last eleven years.The columns range from the authors perceptive portraits of politicians and celebrities to his reflections on the state of the media and the peculiarities of the English language. He also turns the gaze on himself-sharing with us his eccentricities | his foibles and anecdotes about himself and his family | including his late wife Nisha. There are also pieces here about his Doon and Cambridge days and vignettes from his travels to cities near and far.