Has had a brilliant academic career with several awards and publications to his credit. He has been interested in clinical cardiology with special interest in Pulmonary hypertension,preventive cardiology and valvular heart disease. Currently, as director and head of Non-Invasive Cardiology laboratory at his institution, he is mentoring fellows in learning the nuances of echocardiography, in this high volume centre in the heart of the capital city of the country. His current passion is to explore the scientific basis of spiritual practices and is actively pursuing research in these areas. He is a trainer for the heartfulness institute and is an avid practitioner for the past 20 years.Bird watching continues to be his hobby since childhood.