Krishna Kumar studies, evaluates, and analyzes historical events, placing particular emphasis on the period of British occupation in India.
Two chance events ignited his passion for history and analysis. First, he received a book about Napoleon as a gift, and second, he participated in a discussion about an Indian historical figure, where he adhered to the standard narrative but was corrected by others. His father and father’s friends, who were part of India’s freedom struggle, offered many insights during his formative years. He fondly remembers exploring his parents' extensive library, which is now sadly lost. Conversations about history and world politics were common at dinner and afterward.
