“Our Man in Tuscany” collaboration with the editorial “The Week” In early 2003, my law career took an unexpected turn into the dangerous world of international kidnapping. It began with a headline: “British Oil Worker May Be Dead.” The man in question was my client, John Buckley, a highly skilled oil technician kidnapped in Ecuador …
In a magazine called Front Line published in India following an online interview in Mumbai.
We checked out of Fab Hotel Brolochi in Hyderabad and headed to Lamakaan Cultural Centre in Banjara Hills. There, we presented the RB book to the Hyderabad Read A Kitab (Book) group, attended by around thirty enthusiastic youngsters. They asked many questions about the importance, significance, and simplicity of the book for Indian youth. We …
At Hyderabad, India : Scene 46 Sunday, 9 June 2024: Read More »
After my run and shower, Geetha and I headed to Outer Nodia to visit Aman, my website manager, and his mother. She had prepared a delicious Delhi meal of chicken curry, rice, cucumbers, onions, and green chilies. Her generous hospitality towards Geetha and me was heartwarming. Aman’s mother had been especially looking forward to our …
April has truly been a whirlwind of excitement and achievement for the Racket Boy team! Across four weekends, we embarked on a journey filled with unforgettable moments and meaningful connections. Four events over four weekends: a soft launch at the Popular Bookfest in KLCC, a grand launch at Gerakbudaya, the docufilm premiere at Tunku Abdul …
On Saturday, the 27th of April, 2024, the historic Auditorium Tunku Abdul Rahman played host to the premiere of Racket Boy, a docufilm that captures the essence Philip’s life as adapted from the autobiograpgy, Racket Boy: Where’s My Country? The auditorium radiated nostalgia and warmth, setting the perfect stage for an unforgettable evening that left …
Racket Boy Docufilm Premiere in KL – An evening of celebration & reflection Read More »
Rare is the occasion when everything falls into place; so it was on the morning of Saturday 20/4/2024 when the microphone caused some mischief at the start of the programme at the Gerakbudaya bookstore in KL’s leafy suburb of Petaling Jaya. AND THEN how the stars aligned! Following a brief and witty welcome speech by …
Thank you, Malaysia for the charming launch of “Racket Boy” Read More »
The day began at 9 am, greeted by the warm Malaysian sun. With the Book Fest at KLCC Convention Centre on the agenda, anticipation filled the air. The RB book proudly found its place among esteemed companions in the Humanities section, poised to inspire readers just as Elon Musk and Tony Robbins have done. Before …
April is going to be ablaze with Racket Boy’s various Malaysia launch events! Bookstore chain Popular is celebrating its 100th anniversary, making this year’s18th edition of its BookFest even more special. Running from April 6 to 14 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) with exhibitors from Malaysia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, the …
Rock and RB early 70’s:In a poignant moment of reflection, RB delves into his personal journey amidst the vibrant rock music scene of the early 70s. Surrounded by iconic names like Led Zeppelin, Velvet Underground, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and Ten Years After, RB found himself immersed in a world of cultural …
