From the echoes of the past, the stories that shape us rise — waiting to be heard, remembered, and imagined.”
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Shankar Kashyap is a historian, author, and visual artist based in the United Kingdom. A retired orthopaedic surgeon, he has published widely — from historical fiction inspired by the Harappan civilization and Rigvedic traditions, to poetry collections and true-crime narratives. His work blends rigorous research with narrative depth, offering readers both insight and immersive storytelling. Beyond the written word, Shankar is also a painter, with a body of oil and watercolour works exhibited locally in the UK and online in India. Through both his writing and painting, he explores history, culture, and the human experience, inviting audiences to see the world through a lens of curiosity, reflection, and artistry.
This is my entry into the world of Blogosphere!!
I have an idea that I will enjoy writing this. I am at present researching for my latest book – Harappa – the lure of Soma. It is a fiction based on history, archaeology and lots and lots of imagination. The story take place in 2500 BCE. It has drama, suspense, sorcery and history all rolled into one.
This is a magnificent blog and the design is breath-taking. And it took so much of my breath, I’m dizzy. I would prefer LESS, this is all a bit much, but you’ve done a terrific job with your blogs.
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Thank you. It is really appreciated. I am using the research I am doing to write my blogs in my forthcoming series of books – Harappa. First of the series is being published by Palimpsest and released in September 2013. I have just been offered a contract for the second book of the series!!
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