Maanas Lal

Maanas Lal is the co-author of four acclaimed true-crime books—Murder in the Bylanes, On the Trail of Thugs, Fangs of Death and Codename Stallion—and has penned hundreds of incisive columns for leading publications. A software engineer, he fuses technology with creativity, pioneering a unique digital painting style collected worldwide. A musician who travels the world with a six-string on his back, Maanas has starred in viral music videos. He loves teaching, and his soft-skills workshops are a regular feature at some of India’s leading schools and professional institutions. Frequently seen on television debates on issues ranging from climate change to gender inclusivity, Maanas is a state-level sportsperson and award-winning cultural voice. A TEDx speaker, he also curates the Crime Literature Festival of India.