Well, you asked for it.

And here it is.

The Epic India Group is back again.

It’s been a long hiatus, longer than expected.

But hopefully, it’s been worth the wait.

Those of you who are wondering, what’s this Epic India thingie, well, it’s simple.

It’s an email discussion group for anybody who enjoys discussing anything to do with India, Indian authors, mythology, culture, music, art, sculpture, history, you name it.

Of course, you’re also free to discuss my Ramayana books, and forthcoming Mahabharata books too!

But there’s really no compulsion to talk only about my work – or even to praise it.

I’ll personally moderate the group, which basically means I’ll personally approve (or reject) every application for membership.

And I’ll also try to read the posts and chip in from time to time.

Especially since I’m no longer accessible by direct email.

As you probably know by now, this will be the only way to get in touch with me too.

Although that’s by no means the main purpose of the group.

A few ground realities (okay, so they’re rules, all right):

1. No flaming, abusing, or dissing anybody or anything, whether they’re part of the group or not.

2. No racist epithets, religious bigotry, or communal propoganda of any sort.

3. No commercial promotions or marketing of any kind – that includes me and my books.

The rest we’ll figure out as we go along.

This is very much your group, not just mine.

For those of you who have some doubts, I own the Epic India website whole and sole, and I also own the Epic India Group. I have no partners, business investors or financial backers.

Even my publishers have no stake in this group, website, blog or any of its contents.

Just thought I’d make that clear so you know that I have no vested interests or other agendas.

The rest is up to.

Talk. Chat. Discuss. Enthuse. Enjoy!

Looking forward to seeing you on board!

The first member to join happens to be, coincidentally, Richard Marcus, because he accidentally or innocently applied for membership at the very time that I was re-activating the group.

Welcome aboard, Richard.

Take a bow and introduce yourself…

Or, wait. Let the others come in, settle down and get comfortable first.

Come on, people.

The coffee’s warm, fireplace is cozy, and the dhurrie is soft and deep.

Let’s talk…

Start by clicking on the button below.

It should take you to the Yahoo Groups website, where you’ll find further instructions on how to register and apply for membership.

I will approve each membership within 7 days of receiving each application.

In cases where I reject a member’s application, I’ll try to email a reason for the rejection, but if I don’t, please don’t take it personally.

I may ask a question or two before letting you join, just to make sure that you’re not trying to use the group to promote your own business, product, or your family’s jewellery store. :~)

You could cut that stage short by letting me know a couple of things about yourself when you apply: Such as your real name, the city and country you’re currently residing in, and why you wish to join the group.

Look forward to hearing from you – and to having some enjoyable discussions together.

Oh, and did I mention that I will be posting exclusive excerpts from my forthcoming Mahabharata series to the group first, and only later put those up on the blog and the website?

There may be a few other goodies too.

And a couple of surprises.

More after you join…

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