The book covers the various extremes in bilateral ties-failed dialogue and successful meetings, near-war situation and the peace process-along with many changes in the mood of the two countries. It should be of considerable interest to the vast sections keen on knowing where the India-Pakistan relations are heading to. The book is based on the author's writings in The Hindu, most of which have been reconstructed, updated and elaborated with the addition of new material, others in the original form weaved into the narrative and analysis.