In this insightful interview, we sit down with the distinguished Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar (pen name Abhay K.), currently serving as the Deputy Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Abhay shares his inspiring journey as a diplomat, from serving as India’s ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros, to pioneering digital diplomacy for the Ministry of External Affairs. With a career rich in literary achievements, Abhay talks about his notable poetry collections, including The Seduction of Delhi and The Magic of Madagascar, as well as his work as an editor of iconic anthologies like 100 Great Indian Poems and The Book of Bihari Literature. He also gives us a glimpse into his creative process behind crafting anthems for Earth, the Moon, and beyond.
