K N Malik, An Autobiography

About the Book

An Autobiography offers an account of the remarkable life of one of the most daring journalists of his time—K N Malik. His has been a life informed by strong friendships, unforgettable experiences, and a fearless dedication to finding and publishing facts even when threatened by people in power. No one was exempt from the author’s fierce drive to uncover the truth—not media tycoons, not the doyens of Indian aviation, not even Presidents or Prime Ministers. This is his story in his own words, depicting an unpredictable yet wonderful life spread over nine decades, beginning from his childhood spent in the town of Sheikhupura (now in Pakistan), the days of his youth spent helping the refugees during the Partition, to his emergence as an eminent journalist while working at The Times of India, and his eventual migration to London. ‘K N Malik believes in high standard of professionalism and warm friendships. He has come out with his much-awaited account that begins with the Partition and the India story that has been unfolding ever since. A gentle humour, at times sardonic, runs along his readable narrative.’ -H K DUA Former Editor, Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, and The Tribune. Media advisor to Prime Minister of India, Ambassador, and Member of Parliament ‘Friendships, a warm heart, and a sharp mind guided veteran journalist K N Malik as he broke story after story for The Times of India in the days when editors still decided what made a good story for the front pages. A very readable autobiographical journey of a ninety plus journalist from Sheikhupura in Pakistan to New Delhi and London gathering friends and valuable contacts along the way.’ -USHA RAI Senior Journalist

About the Author
K N Malik is a former European correspondent (1982-1989) and was earlier based at Delhi (1956-1982) with The Times of India. After that he was a research associate, Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford (1989-91) and a senior research fellow at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London (1991- 96). He co-edited with Peter Robb of SOAS, India and Britain: Recent Past and Present Challenges. He is also the author of India and the United Kingdom: Change and Continuity in the 1980s. Besides giving extensive commentaries on television and radio in the UK, he has contributed numerous articles to newspapers and magazines.