A Taste for Trouble: Memories from Another Time is a candid memoir that follows Aniruddha Bahal from a boyhood in Allahabad to a pioneering investigative journalist in New Delhi. Part memoir, part political history, it speaks to readers who hunger for truth, courage, and real-life drama.

Written with warmth and honesty, the book weaves memory and insight into a readable narrative. It traces Bahal's fearless approach to reporting, his ventures as an entrepreneur who built an investigative news portal, and the people who shaped him. Across its pages you’ll meet a life lived boldly, with scenes that feel like conversations rather than a dry chronology. The storytelling blends personal anecdotes with lessons on resilience, integrity, and the relentless pursuit of truth, offering a vivid glimpse into the tempo, risks, and rewards of investigative journalism.

• Behind-the-scenes look at investigative journalism and political reporting in India
• The journey from Uttar Pradesh childhood to national media impact
• Lessons in resilience, curiosity, and ethical truth-telling
• Entrepreneurial path: founding an investigative news portal
• Memorable milestones, including writing a first novel and the tongue-in-cheek Bad Sex in Fiction Award
• Vivid, intimate storytelling with candid reflections and memorable scenes

Readers finish A Taste for Trouble with a sense of possibility—an appreciation for fearless inquiry and the power of staying true to one's convictions. It leaves you inspired to question, explore, and remember that truth, courage, and resilience can shape a meaningful life.