Sheetal and Samiran are two-thirds of the award-winning 3 Techies Banter podcast, where sharp insights meet fearless speculation, and irreverence is always welcome.

Sheetal is a seasoned qualitative researcher with a knack for uncovering the stories people don’t even realise they’re telling. Whether decoding patterns in human behaviour or spotting meaning in the mundane, she brings deep curiosity and sharp insight to everything she does. And somewhere between Mahim’s cosmic mysteries and the chaos of Shivaji Park’s coffee shops, she always finds the truth.

Samiran is a technologist who playfully delves into history and obscure trivia no one cares about. Constantly battling “thaasophobia” (a fear of boredom), he is currently exploring the possibility that the Bandra Worli Sea Link might be more than just a bridge – perhaps even a wormhole to another dimension.

Together, they’ve devoted countless hours theorising about ancient civilisations and contemplating whether Mumbai’s pigeons are covert operatives or simply avid fans of vada pav. This book marks their first literary adventure, where bygone India encounters tech conspiracies amidst Mumbai’s dynamic and unpredictable backdrop.