MANISHI BARANWAL

Manishi Baranwal, born on 17th May 1946, was awarded Post-Graduate degree in Physicsfrom Lucknow University in 1965. He continued to up-date his knowledge by studying Laws, Frenchand German languages etc. He has also to his credit Diploma in Creative Writing in English, Post -graduate Diploma in Mass Communication & Journalism, Post-graduate Diploma in OperationsManagement, Post-Graduate Diploma in Management and Diploma in Computers In OfficeManagement.He superannuated as Deputy Director General (Geophysics), Geological Survey of India. Hehad varied experience of guiding, planning and conducting geophysical surveys, Research andDevelopment of Instruments etc. for over 40 years. He has served earlier Instruments Researchand Development Establishment, Ministry of Defence and also Oil & Natural Gas Commission.He attended art classes at Birla Academy of Arts at Kolkata in his young days. He got himselfassociated with various artists during his visit to various parts of India and participated inexhibitions along with them. He also conducted hobby classes in art for students. Art to him is ahobby and expression of his thoughts but not a way to livelihood. He is undertaking BFA course fromMysore University and Swami Vivekanand Subharti University. He has undertaken course at“Rachnatmaka Kala Kendra” conducted by Rajya Lalit Kala Academy Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow during2016. He has been awarded price in “Kala Abhiruchi Paadyakram” conducted by Rajya Sangrahalaya,Lucknow during 2017.He is Member of numerous scientific associations and institutions. During his career as ascientist he has guided over 60 scientific projects and scrutinised more than 90 project reportsand papers. He has been closely associated for more than 41 scientific projects and or expeditionsas a Member of team, and has headed most of them. He has presented more than 33 papers invarious symposiums/seminars, and was awarded gold medals for excellent presentation. He hasmore than 35 papers/ popular articles published in journals/ popular magazines.He had an opportunity to travel widely and devoted his spare time to draw and paint nature.He worked recently as Consultant to GEOINFO, Lucknow. In his spare time He loves to expresshimself through art in various forms.This is his 8th publication. Earlier publications are Fragrance of Love, Chitrakala Ka Tat KavitaKa Mansarovar, Kavita Ka Ped, Kahani Kusmavali, Prem Ke Phool Ki Pankhudiyan, Kaviyon Ka Manthanand Lekhakon Ki Kalam Se.