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An anthology of essays and occasional pieces, written over a period of 24 years. Ushi Kak's pieces have appeared on the editorial pages of national newspapers like The Times of India and The Indian Express and in some leading news magazines like Outlook. She has a blog on WordPress under the pseudonym kashpundit, a name chosen to indicate her provenance and her penchant for puns and wordplay.
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“Funny, sad, and often eye-opening, these pieces are an entertaining read.” – Shashi Tharoor, Member Parliament, Author
“Often hilarious, always mischievous but never malicious this is an enjoyable read for even the most staid … And a repeated heartbeat in this wonderland is the pathos of the human spirit symbolized by the joy and the sorrow of what has become of Ushi’s homeland, Kashmir. An engaging read, an experience!” – Wajahat Habibullah, Former Chief Information Commissioner, Government of India
“Ushi Kak serves up a delightful soufflé combining humour and sensitivity with which to entice the literary palate. Bon appetite! Cheers.” – Jug Suraiya, Satirist and former Associate Editor of The Times of India
Ushi Kak
Ushi Kak has a master’s degree in English from B.H.U. as well as a degree in English and American literature from Northeastern University, Massachusetts, USA. She has taught at I.P. College and Miranda House, Delhi University. Being an itinerant Air Force wife, she took to writing and editing. Her pieces have appeared on the editorial pages of national newspapers like The Times of India and The Indian Express and in some leading news magazines like Outlook. She admires the Indian Air Force unabashedly for the dedication and excellence of its men and women for whom the sky is not the limit.
The book, Idris & Bilkees Latif: The Fragrance Lingers On, a tribute to the iconic Air Force couple, was edited by Ushi Kak in February 2019.
She has a blog on WordPress under the pseudonym kashpundit, a name chosen to indicate her provenance and her penchant for puns and wordplay.
