Music has been a major and magnificent input into my consciousness from a very early age. I first heard my mother singing Dogri folk songs and devotional hymns when I was very small. Subsequently I learnt Indian classical music for several years, and continue my practice down to the present day. To the surprise of many friends, I am a Rock and Roll addict, having followed this genre right from when Bill Halley and the Comets launched the rock revolution, I follow American soft rock and folk music with great pleasure. Among my favourites are Billy Joel, Dire Straits, Boyzone and Whitney Houston. I also love the Waltzes of Strauss, particularly the Blue Danube. Take Five by Dave Brubeck is another of my favourites.
As for literature, I have been an avid reader from my early childhood and continue to read as much as I can. Apart from the classics, also I am particularly interested in space fiction, specially the film versions.