She glides into the hall a few steps ahead of Punjab Congress chief Capt Amarinder Singh, looking regal in a fuchsia lace saree and a pearl necklace. It’s a function to launch his biography and his close friend from Pakistan, Aroosa Alam, occupies a pride of place on the sofa along with the erstwhile maharaja of Patiala. DROPPING A HINTAlam hinted at a book as she spoke of her heydays in journalism, Indo-Pak relations, and the way forward. She shakes her head vehemently, saying: “No, I have never thought of going abroad.”Aroosa Alam at the book launch. (Keshav Singh/HT)Aroosa Alam with guests at the book launch.

Source: Hindustan Times February 22, 2017 15:57 UTC