Ashwini Bhatnagar is a veteran journalist who has worked with leading Indian newspapers such as Pioneer, Times of India, Sunday Mail and the Tribune in editorial leadership positions. He has published eight books so far, both fiction and non-fiction. He is also a well-known documentary film-maker, columnist, travel writer, satirist and contemporary-history enthusiast. Ashwini is currently serving as Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Mass Communication and Media Technology, SGT University, Gurugram.