Kumar Prabhat ChaturvediAs a child, the author enjoyed reading books more than playing outside with other kids. It later turned into his passion and he soon began writing short stories. Many of his stories have been published in Hindi magazines and quite a few can be found n the website www.gadyakosh.com. The author is a mining engineer but briefly worked as a correspondent and editor of a Hindi daily before returning to the mining industry. In fact, while working at a mine on the outskirts near a forest, the author discovered his love for nature which finally led him to become a reformed green activist. In India, the regulatory bodies are understaffed, and the bureaucratic setup does not allow regular and intense monitoring. In 2002 he started working for environmental protection while working in mines. He motivated mine owners and was instrumental in a huge plantation at mine overburden dumps. The mines where he was working was awarded many times for their environment protection work by the Indian Bureau of Mines, Government of India. He still actively participates in raising environmental issues with activists after retirement. The author's father was a doctor and he admired him for his noble service to his patients. Though he did not go for medical education, he ended up reading many books about nature cure and homeopathy. He started advising people natural herbal and homeopathic treatments for different ailments, as a service to society. He has been serving people in this manner for the last 35 years. He lives in Bangalore, India with his family. Read More Read Less