• Which particular aspect/s of Saudi Arabia you like the most?

Makkah and Madinah, fantastic language and good food.

• What is your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?

Alhamdulillah and Insha’Allah.

• Which book is by your bedside these days?

The Prophet Muhammad. A Biography. By Barnaby Rogerson.

• What is your favorite holiday destination?

My hometown — Imphal (Manipur, India).

• What is your dream city/country where you would like to be posted after Saudi Arabia?

Geneva.

• Which country’s people have you found to be the most friendly?

Saudis and Jordanians.

• How do you react to or deal with anger?

Through self control.

• What is the source of your strength during tough times?

Self belief and my family.

• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

A country that has a solid history and a country that matters a lot.

• Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?

Makkah.

• Your favorite Saudi dish?

Laham mandi.

• The thing about Kingdom that you will always remember?

The two holy cities.

* If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would that be?

Facebook.

• If you had not become a diplomat, what would you be?

An academic.

• How do you keep yourself fit?

By doing yoga, jogging and swimming.

• What is your favorite restaurant?

Seasons Restaurant, Jeddah.

• Your favorite football club?

Real Madrid.

• Who is your favorite actor/actress?

Dilip Kumar.

• What is your favorite weekend activity?

Spending time with family and catching up with friends.