One of Khushwant Singh's classic collections, Sex, Scotch and Scholarship reflects the author's many passions - his love for nature and travel; his interest in religions of the world - Sikhism in particular; sex and humour; people and politics. It includes a fine essay on Guru Nanak and translations of some of his hymns; and a couple of outstanding short stories. The opening piece on himself is one of the most candid he has written. Formidable and...