Pawan Kumar Upadhyay is a writer and technology professional who splits his time between the hustle of Bangalore and the timeless stories of his village roots. Born in a village and raised in the town of Amethi, his journey from IIT Roorkee to a global career in technology sales has given him a perspective on the tug-of-war between modern ambition and ancient wisdom.

He is a lifelong student of Indian mythology, not as a collection of dusty tales, but as a practical guide for navigating our chaotic contemporary world. He believes the best stories are the ones that build bridges—between generations, cultures, and between our restless minds and our searching hearts.

When he isn’t helping enterprises navigating emerging technology, he can be found enjoying a movie marathon, equally happy with mind-bending science fiction or a gloriously silly comedy. Are You Happy, Beta? is his debut novel.

You can connect with him at @pawan.upadhyay.58 (Instagram) or read his blogs at www.mythandkarma.com