Prasanna Gautam is a doctor and writer. He was born in Kathmandu and trained as a doctor in Bangalore. He emigrated to the UK after working in Nepal for many years under difficult conditions. He lives in Aberdeen with his wife.His published works are: 1. I Need to Break Your Other Leg 2. Tales of Medical Adventures and Misadventures 3. The Ping -- an International Thriller 4. Modern English Translation of the Rig Veda Samhita Vol 1-4 5. Reflections on Contemporary Values, Beliefs and Behaviours 6. The Story of Indian Philosophy