""Rajesh Singh is the co-author of the recently released book Iconic Indians: 75 Extraordinary Individuals who Inspired the Country. His previously published works include Baahubalis of Indian Politics: From Bullet to Ballot and Portraits of Hindutva: From Harappa to Ayodhya. Besides, he has written two fiction thrillers, The Viper and The K Conspiracy. He has been a freelance analyst of politics, governance, and public affairs and has contributed articles to well-known think tanks such as Vivekananda International Foundation and the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, as well as several media platforms such as ABP News and Wion. He had a nine-year stint with the Delhi-based The Pioneer, where he was first the deputy national bureau chief and later the opinion editor. He also served as media advisor to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in 2002-03. He is based in Ghaziabad. ""
