Author Interview – Today Now https://todaynow.in Latest News Website Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:01:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://todaynow.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-AAAA-32x32.jpg Author Interview – Today Now https://todaynow.in 32 32 A Scholarly Perspective: Siddhartha Das and his book ‘The Magnificent Story of Indian History’ https://todaynow.in/a-scholarly-perspective-siddhartha-das-and-his-book-the-magnificent-story-of-indian-history/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:01:41 +0000 https://todaynow.in/?p=5603 Siddhartha Das, born in 1975, comes from a family with strong academic inclinations, mevidenced by the professions of his parents: a doctor and a teacher. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997. However, his academic and personal pursuits extend beyond engineering. Das’s capabilities aren’t limited to research and knowledge accumulation. As an adept communicator, he effectively presents historical narratives and intricate engineering concepts with equal clarity. This duality of expertise benefits his role at the Tripura Institute of Technology in Agartala, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor. This book “The Magnificent Story of Indian History” aims to provide readers with a methodical and comprehensive understanding of India’s ancient past, tailored specifically for aspirants of competitive examinations across the nation. The content of this book is two fold:

  1. Subjective knowledge on a range of events from ancient India, presented in an accessible and concise manner.
  2. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) crafted to reflect the depth and breadth of each

topic, aiding candidates in assessment and preparation.

Link- https://amzn.eu/d/fHnzOvu

Let’s delve into the author’s insights:

Q1. How do you establish your authority on the subject matter?

Ans- I am an engineer by profession but a teacher by passion. I’m teaching and guiding a lots and lots of students from 20 years. Besides I have a lifelong fascination with history. So you can understand how I have established his authority on the subject.

Q2. How did you develop interest on the subject matter?

Ans- Traveling forms another facet of my profile. Through I travels across India, I engage in field research, gathering historical and cultural insights. For me, travel isn’t merely recreational; it represents a quest to understand the intricacies of India’s historical landscape. I travel a lot. Travelling includes exploring various historical places, knowing the unknown. So this is another aspect for creating interest on the subject matter.

Q3. What inspired you to write this book?

Ans- I exhibit a pronounced interest in Indian history, possibly influenced by my family academic orientation. This interest is complemented by my involvement in General Knowledge and quizzing activities. My historical explorations likely feed into the content for these quizzes, positioning me as a contributor to knowledge dissemination.

Link- https://amzn.eu/d/fHnzOvu

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