Samanth Subramanian
Samanth Subramanian is an Indian author and journalist known for his works in narrative non-fiction. He has written extensively on a variety of subjects, including politics, culture, and history, and his work has appeared in numerous prestigious publications.
Books
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1. The Web Beneath The Waves
The Fragile Cables that Connect our World
Samanth Subramanian explores the hidden network of undersea fiber‑optic cables that carry the world’s internet. Traveling from remote islands to cable‑laying ships, he looks at the technical work of installing and repairing cables, the geopolitical and corporate battles over them, environmental risks, and incidents—like volcanic damage—that can cut a nation off. The book shows how fragile and strategically important this unseen infrastructure is and who controls the global connection.
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