THIS UNQUIET LAND

This Unquiet Land is a peep
into the complexities about India as a nation on the move. Based on the
author’s real life experiences, from a time when she was a reporter on the
field, to the behind the scene deals in the highest power circles, the book
is a compelling read for anybody interested in India and its problems.?? The book also covers the impact TV has had
on the masses and how news on TV makes such a big impact in the long run.
Having a ringside view of some of the most gruesome incidents and realities,
Dutt records her take about some recent crisis and events that the nation has
been witness too.?? She covers the
issues of war, terror, gender biases, caste wars, religious fanaticism,
dynastic politics and Kashmir. She also covers the emerging responses and the
changes taking place in the social order.??
The book, by and large, has been appreciated for trying to be fair and
unbiased to a large extent. The book lays bare the lies and secrets, the
triumphs and torments and the villains and heroes of India.?? India being a country where everything
becomes front page news, Barkha has very smartly chosen to focus on a few
flaws of your system. Her description is riveting and defines herself as an
unapologetic feminist.?? About the
author:?? Barkha Dutt is one of the
most respected and prominent television anchors and journalists of India. She
first came into limelight in the summer of 1999, when she reported the Kargil
war from the frontlines in Kashmir valley. As one of leading journalist,
Barkha Dutt has covered many important national and international events in
the her career, which includes elections, social upheavals, insurgencies,
politics, famine and floods. For her contribution to media she has been
conferred about forty international and national awards.