1973, BSc (Honours) in Economics, First Class, London University; 1978, PhD, Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University; 1975, Chartered Accountant, Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales. 1979-83, Consultant, PriceWaterhouse, India; 1980-95, Psephologist and Author, Pioneer of Election Opinion Polls, India; 1985, Associate Professor, Delhi School of Economics; 1986-87, With a team built the largest Macro-econometric model of the Indian economy, Economic Adviser, Finance Ministry, Indian Government; since 1988, Executive Co-Chairperson, New Delhi Television. Concurrently: NDTV, Lead Anchor for Election Analysis and Budget and other Special programmes; earlier anchor for BBC World Question Time. Recipient of several awards.