Daksh Tyagi

Daksh Tyagi is the bestselling author of A Nation of Idiots, Nonsense, Tripping Abroad, A Nuclear Family, Signs of Life, and The Radicalist. One of the most original voices to come out of India in recent times, Daksh’s readers know him for his hilariously dry social commentary, ruthless judgements, and an ability to fence with terribly tricky issues. He has a knack for breaking down complex cultural conundrums with what can only be described as a cool wit.

QUOTES FROM THE AUTHOR

Daksh Tyagi on dealing with people: “It’s okay to be annoyed by people. I’m sure you’re annoying to others too.”

Daksh Tyagi on the news: “Even on mute, the news is too loud."

Daksh Tyagi on the economy: “Money never made anybody rich. To be rich, you need the poor. The rich understand this quite well. But the poor do not. And this idiocy, they call an economy."

Daksh Tyagi on parenting: “Kids are the future, as we were once. It is a nominal title. Best not to get too attached.”

Daksh Tyagi on religion: "We treat religions like children. Ours are special. Others are annoying."