Dr T. Selva is an author, columnist, radio and television personality on Vastu Shastra and ancient secrets. He is an international speaker on the subject and has presented 525 talks in 17 countries, attracting hundreds of people to each session. Through his teachings on ancient philosophies, he is said to have brought changes and hope into the lives of many people. He holds a Master of Arts (Communication Management) from the University of South Australia and received his Honorary Doctor of Oriental Learning (PhD) from the Indian Institute of Oriental Heritage. He was conferred the prestigious titles Vasthu Padma Bhushan, Vasthu Samrat and Vasthu Gaurav from the Kolkata-based Asian Astrologers Congress for his outstanding work and excellence in promoting ancient Indian sciences and secrets worldwide for free. The Malaysian Astrological Society has also awarded him with Vasthu Ratnakara in recognition of his meritorious services, research, development, propagation and modernisation of Vasthu, astrology and Tantra sciences. Dr. Selva has authored five books on ancient Indian sciences. He studied Vastu Sastra under the 7th Generation Vasthu Sastra Master Yuvaraj Sowma from Chennai and became his first disciple in 2000. Selva is the first person outside India to write and talk extensively on Vasthu Sastra. He is the pioneer in the world to provide daily Vasthu Sastra tips via SMS to mobile phone users in Malaysia. Early life Born on 30 July 1959 in Port Klang T. Selva is the youngest in a family of eight. His late father Thirunavakkarasu was a civil servant and his mother Rajaletchumi became the sole breadwinner when Selva's father died when he was 12 years old. Selva's father had a deep understanding of the occult sciences and interest in astrology and palmistry, which Selva believes to have inherited. Selva continues to have great admiration for his late grandfather Govindasamy, inspiring him to live his life as a respected and credible person with integrity. Selva received his early education at La Salle School Klang and from young he was active in writing. He studied journalism at the London School of Journalism and holds a Master of Arts (Communication Management) from the University of South Australia. He also studied Public Relations and holds a Diploma in Public Relations from the Malaysian Institute of Public Relations. Career Journalism T. Selva's first article was published in the New Straits Times when he was just 14 years old. Since then, he started