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About
India's ambassador to the United States of America from 2004 to 2009 who is best known for his contribution to the U.S.-India nuclear deal. He began working in the private sector as a Director of Tata Motors in 2010.
Before Fame
He joined the Indian Foreign Service in July 1966.
Trivia
He garnered controversy over his famous "headless chicken" remarks in 2007 and was issued notice by the Parliamentary Privileges Committee.
Family Life
He married a woman named Kalpana, an airhostess with Indian Airlines.
Associated With
He and fellow politician Vijay Mallya both graduated from St. Xavier's College in Calcutta.
