The document discusses the author's dream to travel across India to interview historians and bring hidden facts about Indian culture and heritage to the world through a book. The author wants to fulfill their long-held interest in history by experiencing India first-hand over a period of 2 years during college. A plan is outlined to visit various regions of India on different timelines to conduct research and develop the book's content simultaneously. The estimated expenditure for the project is 1.5 lakhs, which will cover travel costs, reference books, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies. The author expresses gratitude to Godrej Loud for helping them pursue this dream.

1. I thank Godrej loud for letting me introspect and wake up that deep desire that had been buried
under my heart.
History was the subject that captivated me from my school days. Not being a bad student ensured
that I had to follow the social Norm of pursuing engineering. But it never drew upon me till recently
that I have started on a path from where the chances of returning back are almost nil. You would be
surprised to know that I was researching a year back on how to get a publisher accept your novel ,
only to later realise that you will not be thinking of writing a novel anytime soon.
But now here is an opportunity and I want to make full use of it.
The Dream
India has given the concept of zero, yoga, earliest civilization and so much more which we do not yet
know. My dream is to
Bring these hidden facts on Indian culture and heritage to the whole world.
By Travelling to Hinterlands of India and interviewing contemporary Historians
And pass on this Indian legacy to the world through a book
Why and Why Now
Internet and Books provide only limited information. The desire in me will get quenched only by
experiencing India through first hand basis. 2 years of college is the best time to follow this dream
and with summer placement secured and monetary power to research deeper, the dream becomes
more and more feasible
Travel plan
Western India – September (2nd Week)
Southern India – November (2nd week)
Northern India –January
Eastern India –February
Content development of the book would be done simultaneously during weekends.
Expenditure Estimate for 1.5 lakhs
Travel Estimate including travel gear – 1, 20,000 (bills will be shown and proper adjustment made
according to actual expenses)
Estimate for Reference Books – 10,000
Miscellaneous – 10,000
Other contingencies – 10, 000
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took both!, thanks to Godrej Loud
And that has made all the difference