CURRENT MISSION

working on a book on contemporary india

ABOUT ME

I am a fulltime writer now. I write regular columns for Mail Today and Rolling Stone India (I'm also a Contributing Editor with RS.)In the past I have worked with tehelka.com and taught at the Doon School.I have two books forthcoming from Penguin India: Eunuch Park, a collection of stories, and The Penguin Book of Schooldays, an anthology. At present I am working on a book on contemporary India called The Butterfly Generation to be published by Rupa, Delhi, Portobello, London and Neri Pozza, Italy. It was also featured on the cover of Outlook magazine.

I am researching the book at the moment and am looking for places to stay in Delhi (aug-sept), Bangalore(oct-nov) and Bombay (dec-july).

PHILOSOPHY

Live and let live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm new here.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None

Interests

Swimming, cycling,walking, meeting people.

• writing
• books
• walking
• socializing
• cycling
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a man of eclectic tastes. The last book i read was Patrick French's biography of VS Naipaul.