Not many people show the heart of working together with other countries and thinking ahead like him. He is a well respected diplomat who has spent his life making India's ties with the world stronger. He has helped in many ways, from dealing with tough world issues to helping different cultures share ideas. Imagine him as someone from a smart movie about world affairs, but instead of being a spy, he works with talking, planning, and making friends between countries. People who work with him often say good things about his smart mind, strong dedication, and skill to talk to anyone. One person said, "When he is in a room, the talk becomes better." He was born and grew up in Kerala, India. He went to Loyola College, Madras, and got a law degree from the University of Kerala. He started his IFS work in 1986 and has had many important jobs. These include being the Press Secretary to the President of India, Ambassador to the Netherlands, and most recently, India's Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. While he was Ambassador, the relationship between the two countries got much better, like the growing friendship shown in movies that celebrate working together with other countries. He is a great help to the country because he cares about making India's goals known and helping the world understand each other.