Discomfort is ugly. When you do something, which others are not willing to do or put yourself in a difficult situation- like risking it all for the UPSC exam, you will feel the pangs of uncertainty and self-doubt. Our relationship with trouble is double-edged. We can’t grow without it, we know we need it but … Read more The Trouble with Trouble
In most developed countries, being a civil servant is not cause for veneration or celebration. In much of Indian society however, to secure a government job is akin to winning the socio-economic lottery. I remember how when I was selected to join the IRS, relatives, and people around me started to behave entirely differently. It … Read more Reality of government jobs you should know– Myth Vs Facts
The UPSC’s recent emphasis on Ethics GS 4 is not without cause. Ethics GS 4 is no longer a subject one can just read through and answer based on memory. It requires a substantial amount of intellectual labor and conceptual clarity. This article and assignment covers those aspects from the lens of real life sports … Read more Ethics GS 4 in real life- Sports, Rules and the spirit of the war
The most dangerous, and yet the most gregarious of creatures you will ever encounter in this world are other human beings. To navigate this world, whether that’s career, relationships, or anything else, is to navigate people. And people are very complicated. Their true personalities are hidden beneath layer upon layer of socialization, traumatic experiences, early … Read more The Dark side of Emotional Intelligence – How evil do you think you are?