Vikas Swarup
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Vikas Swarup was born in Allahabad (India) in a family of lawyers.
After his schooling, Vikas attended Allahabad University and studied History, Psychology and Philosophy. He also made his mark as a champion debater, winning National level competitions. After graduating with distinction, he joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1986, motivated by an interest in international relations and a desire to explore different cultures.
In his diplomatic career, Vikas has been posted to various countries such as Turkey (1987-1990), the United States (1993-1997) Ethiopia (1997-2000) and the United Kingdom (2000-2003). Since August 2006 he has been posted in Pretoria as India’s Deputy High Commissioner.
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Q & A by Vikas Swarup avg rating 4.02 — 1,831 ratings — published 2004 44 editions |
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Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup avg rating 3.39 — 164 ratings — published 2008 7 editions |
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Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup avg rating 4.00 — 2 ratings — published 2009 |
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De ongelooflijke lotgevallen van een arme geluksvogel by Vikas Swarup avg rating 4.00 — 1 rating — published 2004 |
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"Love doesn't happen in an instant. It creeps up on you and then it turns your life upside down. It colors your waking moments, and fills your dreams. You begin to walk on air and see life in brilliant new shades. But it also brings with it a sweet agony, a delicious torture."
— Vikas Swarup (Q & A)
— Vikas Swarup (Q & A)
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"The one conclusion I have reached is that whiskey is a great leveler. You might be a hotshot advertising executive or a lowly foundry worker, but if you cannot hold your drink, you are just a drunkard."
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— Vikas Swarup (Q & A)
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"There are those who will say that I brought this upon myself. By dabbling in that quiz show. They will wag a finger at me and remind me of what the elders in Dharavi say about never crossing the dividing line that separates the rich from the poor. After all, what business did a penniless waiter have to be participating in a brain quiz? The brain is not an organ we are authorized to use. We are supposed to use only our hands and legs."
— Vikas Swarup (Slumdog Millionaire)
— Vikas Swarup (Slumdog Millionaire)
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