Avay Shukla

The author retired from the Indian Administrative Service in December 2010. A keen environmentalist and trekker he has published a book on high altitude trekking in the Himachal Himalayas: THE TRAILS LESS TRAVELLED. He writes for various publications and websites on the environment, governance and social issues. His second book- SPECTRE OF CHOOR DHAR is a collection of short stories based on the myths and fables of Himachal and was published in July 2019. His third book was released in August 2020: POLYTICKS, DEMOCKRAZY AND MUMBO JUMBO is a compilation of sarcastic, humorous and in-your-face blogs and articles on the state of our nation. He has just published his fourth book on 6th July 2021. Titled INDIA: THE WASTED YEARS , the book is a compilation of articles/ blogs on various issues that have confronted our nation in the last seven years. It is a chronicle of missed opportunities. He divides his time between Delhi and his cottage in a small village above Shimla. He used to play golf at one time but has now run out of balls. He blogs at http://avayshukla.blogspot.in/