About the Author

Siddhartha Sarma is a journalist based in Delhi, and an author. His debut novel The Grasshopper's Run, and a non-fiction book, 103 Journeys, Travels, Trips and Stuff, were shortlisted for the 2009 Crossword Children's Book Award. The first won it. He is also an occasional budget-traveller, and is known for exaggerating his experiences and drinking much tea on the road.