The History of Bharat Electronics is in some sense the history of electronics in India. Krishnan have captured the history of BEL since its inception and through its first 50 years in great detail.
S. Krishnan is a historian and literary enthusiast with a deep passion for South Indian history, epigraphy, and classical Tamil literature. His research spans dynasties from the Cholas to the Guptas, with a focus on copper plate inscriptions and early Tamil texts. He has authored and translated several significant works, including Arthasastra and Merchants of Tamilakam. A native of Madurai, Krishnan balances his historical pursuits with a career in the software industry.