From the echoes of the past, the stories that shape us rise — waiting to be heard, remembered, and imagined.”
About:
About
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.
It was pouring down when we landed at the new Bengaluru International airport on a Saturday morning. The fact that the powers that be have decided to name the airport with a long winded name – Kempegowda International Airport – may have had something to do with it. The airport is ultra modern \, and…
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