Author is retired From Army Medical Corps as Classified Specialist in Otology after serving Indian Army for 22 years. Opted for Premature Retirement in Jan 1994. There after set up practice. In 2003 joined academia directly as Prof of ENT & Head, Neck Surgery in Kamieni Institute of Medical Sciences Narketpally till May 2012. Used to commute 200 kms up and down in mini bus provided by the Institute. Continued in academia till 13 Mar 2017, and finally relieved on request from Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad on 13 Mar 2017. Author loves to play golf but had to give up due to severe back problem. He is a keen numinist and takes special interest in collecting British India silver coins.