SHANTANU NANDAN is Senior Editor and a feature writer at The Economic Times, bringing with him over three decades of journalistic experience. His work blends analytical depth with compelling storytelling, always grounded in rigorous on-the-ground reporting. A widely travelled journalist, Shantanu has written at least one feature story from every Indian state. Originally from Assam, Shantanu moved to Delhi in 1989 to pursue his first love - history. He completed both his graduation and post-graduation from the University of Delhi. In seeking answers for Rebel Bastar, he draws upon both his disciplines: approaching the subject as a historian who unearths primary sources and as a journalist who writes with clarity for the general reader.