Vikas Swarup

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  • Vikas Swarup was born in Allahabad, India, into a family of lawyers.

  • He studied History, Psychology, and Philosophy at Allahabad University, where he excelled as a debater.

  • Joining the Indian Foreign Service in 1986, Swarup has been posted to various countries, including Turkey, the United States, Ethiopia, and the United Kingdom.

  • He is currently India's Deputy High Commissioner in Pretoria.

  • Swarup has participated in numerous international literary festivals.

  • Apart from writing, he enjoys music and sports.

  • His wife, Aparna, is an artist, and they have two sons, Aditya and Varun.

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