The author completed his schooling from St. Joseph’s convent Mandya and St. Anns School in BHEL, Hyderabad. He completed his masters from the College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad in 1993 and is a recipient of the HH Nizam Gold Medal. After working in different parts of Telangana and U.P he eventually joined the Department of Animal Husbandry, Kerala. As a Vet practitioner he has accumulated wonderful experiences working with animals. He was instrumental in introducing TMR feed for cattle in Kerala and elsewhere. Serving as Assistant Director, in the Department of Animal Husbandry he lives in Kerala with his wife and two daughters. His blogs and writings can be visited at http://rivr.sulekha.com/r-unni_1827235 and https://www.facebook.com/unnikrishnanrdr/.