Second Opinion

by Jug Suraiya

There's the Times of India. And there is Jug Suraiya. A prolific writer. They go together, like horse and carriage. The Times of India, one of the largest-selling daily newspapers in English has been a gracious host to Jug's opinions. This collection of his writings from the column - Second Opinion- is proof of his versatility. There is humour, of course, but his tone is often one of suppressed anger elegantly released. And the range of his interests is spread over the kind of wide canvas that you rarely find in Indian journalism. Lean back and enjoy the book if you are a Jugular Regular. Discover him, if you are not.

50 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Jug Suraiya is a prominent Indian journalist, author and columnist. He is best known as a satirist and columnist. Suraiya is a former Editorial Opinion Editor and Associate Editor of the Times of India.

He is a writer distinguished for satire, wit and humour in his writings. Suraiya reflects on his personal reminiscences while drawing astounding parallels of some of the most famous personalities or gently touching at the absurdities which have become part and parcel of our lives.

Suraiya also created a daily cartoon in the Times of India called Dubyaman with Neelabh Banerjee, staff artist of The Times of India. It is loosely based on US President George W. Bush.

He became the first Asian to win the Pacific Asia Travel Association gold award in 1983, for travel writing.