“My journey as a writer began around the age of 11, back in 2019, when I started working on my first book named Planes. Growing up, I was fascinated by everything about planes — how they work, their functions, and yes, even air crash investigations, which I often watched on YouTube. We were flying a lot during our time abroad, and that curiosity naturally turned into writing. It wasn’t about becoming an author yet, just following my interest. When Planes sold its first copy the day after publication, I finally told my father. He was amazed, and that moment made everything feel real.
Since then, over the past five years, I’ve written and published more than 150 books — about 100 as eBooks, 30 as Indian paperbacks, and around 20 low-content books for global platforms. This includes fiction, non-fiction, and tech books. One of my bestsellers is My Python Turtles, a programming book I wrote when I was in Class 8. It explains Python coding with examples and outputs, helping hundreds of students learn programming. I even released a sequel, My Python Turtles 2.
But perhaps the most meaningful project so far is Biography of Narendra Modi by a Child. This 247-page book traces Prime Minister Modi’s life, from his early days as a tea seller to becoming the nation’s leader. I spent months researching his story because I respect and admire his journey.
Presenting the book to the Honorable Chief Minister of Delhi was a proud moment — she was impressed and promised to forward it to Prime Minister Modi. I later received an official invitation for a meeting from the President of India.
I started my own publishing company, Readice Publication, in January 2024. It’s more than a business — it’s a platform to nurture young writers. We’ve already mentored over 2,300 students across Hyderabad, conducting workshops and helping them write and publish their own books.
I do everything using simple tools — writing and formatting in Word, checking plagiarism online, and publishing through Amazon KDP with my own seller account. Publishing my first book didn’t cost me anything, and I learned all this through free resources. Over time, I improved my skills in structure, design, and formatting, which helped me grow this into a business.
Living in different countries — Tanzania, Russia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, and now India — has shaped how I see the world and approach my writing. For example, studying in Russia introduced me to a system that focused on understanding concepts rather than rote learning, which influenced how I think and write. Now I live in Hyderabad with my family. My father is Head of Education at GD Goenka School here, and my elder brother works in business. Though we’ve lived in many places, we still carry parts of those cultures with us.
Currently, I’m in Class 12 at Delhi Public School, Khajaguda, studying commerce. Balancing academics and writing is tough, but over five years, I’ve learned to manage both well.
With more visibility comes mixed reactions. Some people cheer me on, others question how I juggle everything or say I should focus more on school. I understand that doing something different invites opinions. Not everyone will get your journey, and that’s okay.
So far, I’ve been honoured with the Swami Vivekananda Youth Iconic Award, the Golden Global Award presented by Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi, and community recognition on Republic Day. I’m also nominated for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, which feels like a major milestone.
My advice to young writers is simple: start with what you love. Don’t chase trends. Follow your curiosity. Read the books you enjoy, write the stories you want to read, and seek guidance when you decide to publish. There’s no perfect time to start — I didn’t wait.
Though most of my work is in English, I plan to translate some books, especially Biography of Narendra Modi by a Child, into Hindi and other languages. When I met the Chief Minister, many people asked if the book was available in Hindi. That showed me how important it is to make stories accessible to more readers.
This is just the beginning of my journey. There’s a long way ahead, and I’m excited about every chapter yet to be written.”