At the age of 74 years his sculpture in wood "About to Fly" was acclaimed as a trend setting master piece at National Sculpture Camp Hyd.

- Mail Today - 25th Jan, 2012, New Delhi.

Rao is guided by Advaita Philosophy - The Sunday Guardian, New Delhi Si. Londan oth June, 2010. it He is one of the pre-eminent Sculptors of 20th Century

- Munsif Urdu Daily - 29th June, 2000.

His massive stone carvings and welded metal sculptures have put him on the world map of renowned contemporary artists.

- The Hindu - 7th Aug, 1988.