Devdutt Pattanaik writes on relevance of mythology in modern times, especially in areas of management, governance and leadership.

Trained in medicine, he worked for 15 years in the healthcare and pharma industries before he focused on his passion full time. He is author of 41 books and over 1000 columns, with bestsellers such as My Gita, Jaya, Sita, Business Sutra and the 7 Secret Series.

He was a speaker at TEDIndia 2009 and spoke on Myths that Mystify, East versus West.

His TV shows include Business Sutra on CNBC-TV18 and Devlok on Epic TV. He consults organisations on culture, diversity and leadership and also consults various television channels and filmmakers on storytelling.