Placido P D'Souza is a man of many talents: India's former high commissioner to Kenya is a fine thinker, a skilled writer, a talented artist.

A few years ago, Ambassador D'Souza, who now lives in the United States with his children, drew Barack Obama.

On the occasion of Mr Obama's re-election as President, we have great pleasure in reproducing that image, with Ambassador D'Souza's kind permission, autographed by America's 44th President.

This image is copyright and cannot be reproduced without Ambassador Placido P D'Souza's written permission.