Swadesh: The Age of Startups is a novel based on the societal underpinnings abundant throughout Mysore-officially Mysuru, a city in the south of Karnataka, India-as told by debut novelist S Raghunandana through the creative scenarios and experiences of life, blended with love.Undergoing schooling and training while separated from the lady in his heart, Swaraj focuses his efforts on doing as much good as he can with the aim of igniting a spark of Freedom and Spirit in those he touches-and all while hoping he'll someday be reunited with his love.