India in a nutshell Updated: Updated: June 05, 2021 13:10 IST Author Devdutt Pattanaik on the Herculean task of condensing the vast spectrum of Indian culture and heritage into a book, specifically for civil service aspirants Share Article AAA illustration of India background showing its incredible culture and diversity with monument, dance and festival | Photo Credit: vectomart Author Devdutt Pattanaik on the Herculean task of condensing the vast spectrum of Indian culture and heritage into a book, specifically for civil service aspirants Most know Devdutt Pattanaik as an expert on Indian mythology, speaker, illustrator and author. Interestingly, he was also a former civil services aspirant who wrote the UPSC exam in 1996. Pattanaik has now combined his expertise in the former and experience with the latter to come up with a book that will serve as a comprehensive read on all things culture, art, and heritage, with a contemporary outlook and packaging, specifically for Civil Service aspirants.