Michel Danino

Michel Danino is a French-born Indian author, historian, and educator who has lived in India since 1977 and became an Indian citizen. He is known for his works on Indian civilization and history, including 'The Lost River: On the Trail of the Sarasvati,' and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for contributions to literature and education. His views on early Indian history have been criticized for historical negationism and aligning with Hindutva ideology.