Vijay Balakrishnan | Sarmaya Talks | The Unknown Story of the First INA's Espionage Wing

The Unknown Story of the First INA's Espionage Wing.
'The story of the Indian National Army (INA), and its secret espionage wing is relatively unknown. My purpose in writing this book is to let the world know of the extraordinary unsung sacrifices of men like my grand-uncle as they navigated a shadowy hall-of-mirrors with blurred lines between friend and foe, while hastening the end of Britain's Indian Empire 75 years ago.'
Vijay Balakrishnan is a rocket-scientist turned storyteller. His career includes work on the Space Shuttle engines. He also worked globally in the marketing of technology where he honed his ability to make arcane concepts understood through the deft use of the written and spoken word. An avid history buff, he enjoys weaving insights and nuances from his wide travels and readings into his writing. Vijay believes that an evocative style is necessary to transport and immerse the reader into the midst of events happening at another time and place. He also firmly believes that the story is more important than the writer, and as such eschews overly complicated prose that can come in the way of storytelling. Vijay holds degrees in engineering from the University of Illinois and an MBA from The Wharton School. The Swaraj Spy, based on six and a half years of research, is the true story of his grand-uncle.
This event took place on 1st March 2024, at Pundole's, Ballard Estate, Mumbai.