About Myself

Myself born on July 17th, 1979 in Roorkee, Uttarakhand (Earstwhile Part of Uttar Pradesh). By Profession, I am working as a Geologist (Jr.) Gropup'A'/ Gazetted in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India.

Academics: M.Sc. (Applied Geology), D.Phil./Ph.D. (Slope Stability Studies/ Engineering Geology), P.G. Diploma in Environmental & Sustainable Development, Diploma in Computer Applications

Areas of Research/Professional Interests: Natural Disasters (Landslides/ Earthquakes/ Floods etc.), Engineering Geology, Environmental Geosciences, Hydrogeology & Water Resources

(For more details please click on My Professional Vitae link)

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Family:

Grand Mother: A decent lady...my inspiration...

Mother: Sr. Teacher & Principal in a Jr. School under Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.

Father: Self Employed

Sister: A Lecturer in Social Sciences for Sr. Secondary Classes in a Govt. Intermediate College under Govt. of Uttaranchal (Now Married).

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Atul in General:

..an average looking, cool guy with brown eyes...moreover, it takes time to understand a person..

Hobbies/Interests: Philately, Numismatics, Reading/Writing, Travelling (Long Distances - Preferably alone), Making Friends, A little gardening.

Favourite Foodings: Egg - eatarian. Home made preparations, Light Punjabi and South Indian Food.Select Bengali Sweets

Taking a break from work

What a job!

Two know about myself/ my profession, click on 'My Resume'

Favorites

Favourite Movies:

Anand, Aandhi, Golmaal, Mili, Mr. India, Khoobsurat, Hum Tum, Ramji London Waley, RHTDM, KHNH, Ahista - Ahista, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Zindagi Rocks, Corporate (Bipasha Basu has played an exceptional and meaningful role), Apharan, Black, Black Friday, Mission Impossible - I & II, No Man's Land and more...........

Favourite Singers:

Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Lucky Ali, Dr. Palash Sen (Euphoria fame) and in Ghazals - Jagjit & Chitra Singh.

Favourite Lyricist:

Javed Akhtar

Favourite Musician:

Brian Silas (Piano), A.R. Rehman, Bhoopen Hazarika

Some Favourite Songs :

01. Tujhse Naraz Nahien (Masoom)

02. Zindagi Ki Yahi Reet Hai (Mr. India)

03. Phoolon Ke Rang Se (Prem Pujari)

04. Tu Nahien To Zindagi Mein (Arth)

05. Bahut Khoobsurat Ho (Khoobsurat)

06. Ye Jeevan Hai (S: Kishore K.)

07. Zindagi Har Kadam (Meri Jung)

08. Yahan Kaun Hai Tera (Guide)

09. Title Song (Hum Tum)

10. Allah Ke Bande (Kailash Kher)

11. Aaina Muzhse (Daddy)

12. Simhale Masti Mein (Ghulami)

13. E Dil-E-Nadaan (Razia Sultana)

14. Do Naina Ek Kahani (S: Lata M.)

15. Only U (S: A.R. Rehmaan)

16. Piya Bina-2 (Abhimaan)

17. Yaad Aa Rahi Hai (Love Story)

18. Ishq Ne Tere (Ahista Ahista)

Favourite Spots/Sittings:

Sunset Points, "Window View Seats" in flights & trains* (*espicially in long journeys), Isolated Hilly Terrains, Silent River banks preferably during sunrise & sunsets.......

Favourite Books:

Kalpana Chawla (Subodh Mohanty), In Search of Lata Mangeshkar (Harish Bhimani), Ignited Minds & Wings of Fire (APG Abdul Kalaam), Indian Railways (R.R. Bhandari), Anything for You Ma'am (Tushar Raheja), Five Point Someone, One Night at the Call Centre, Three Mistakes of My Life (Chetan Bhagat), Survey of the Environment (Annual , Published by The Hindu News Paper Group, India) and anything related to my stream of research work.

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