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PORT BLAIR, The Pearls in Indian Ocean

‘The movements in life are obvious. They are auspicious & full of spirit, if one has mould towards adventure.’ Since my childhood I had liking towards watching, doing, appreciating unknown things, works & objects. An additional liking towards arts has been inherited in me from paternal generations. After joining Indian Navy in early age, did my basics, first appointment on board INS Khukri (sank in 1971 conflict) & due to better than colleagues qualities I was offered a change in profession. After due completion of the training in October 1972, the batch with individual performance (I was ranked 1st), we were left option for choice postings. I Opted for Port Blair. Others laughed & blessed me because none of others were willing to go there, but in any case one position was reserved for the place. I was very happy & enthusiastic to reach to the place, so called ‘ KALA PANI’. December 08th I boarded & ship from Chennai, who dropped me to Port Blair after four days...