Ashok Warrier is a former Indian Foreign Service officer who has traveled extensively. He retired as India’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is an avid reader and writer. His hobby of reading and writing during his years in the service evolved into a passion after retirement. He regularly writes articles for various newspapers, magazines, and blogs on a wide range of subjects, including international trade, geopolitics, historical and current events, human interest stories, travelogues, and sports. His passion for reading, writing, and research culminated in the creation of this book.