Picture (c) Osnat Tzadok We are living at a pivotal point in human history. Times like these are testing times. It reminds me of a close friend, a senior, mentor and a guide to me. About a decade ago. She always wanted to be an Indian Foreign Service Officer. It was her childhood dream. That… Continue reading 60 Days – Prelims Preparation in times of Corona
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The Secret Ingredient to Last 30 days of Prelims + Winning the ENDGAME
Charles Dickens famously wrote – It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The run-up to the Prelims perhaps can be best described as above.[1] Being 30 days away from Prelims is like being at the edge of the cliff. You are afraid of the fall, and yet you have to… Continue reading The Secret Ingredient to Last 30 days of Prelims + Winning the ENDGAME
The Last Miles to Mains – Making the most of your time
Darius, the Persian Emperor, fallen to the Greeks, and in his death bed, tells his son Xerxes. “Only the Gods can defeat the Greeks.” For days Xerxes mourned until one day, Artmesia[1] tells Xerxes Your fathers words were not a warning, but a challenge.If only the Gods can defeat the Greeks, you could be God… Continue reading The Last Miles to Mains – Making the most of your time
Fighting Depression in times of the Pandemic & Civils Examination
The COVID-19 pandemic, the consequent delay in exam calendar, and finally the proximity to the exam has wrecked havoc with preparation of several people. This is the point of high anxiety. Exam pressure. Feeling as if we have done nothing. Everything we have studied suddenly looks new. Especially for those who have been preparing… Continue reading Fighting Depression in times of the Pandemic & Civils Examination
In Defense of Common Sense : Preparing for Prelims & Mistakes not to make
A wise man once told me – Remember failure is a great teacher. But if you don’t learn the lesson, life will repeat the lesson for you. We are about 2 months from the Prelims Examination. The screening exam that is supposed to separate the chaff from the grain. This is only partly true. For… Continue reading In Defense of Common Sense : Preparing for Prelims & Mistakes not to make
IAS Interview : Honesty and Simplicity is the key. Here is why.
“What will be your priorities as a District Collector of Central Delhi ?” I asked “Sir, as District Collector, my priorities will be to focus on skill development, women empowerment, and bringing in transparency and accountability in the functioning of the government. I will also ensure that law and order is maintained to inspire confidence of women… Continue reading IAS Interview : Honesty and Simplicity is the key. Here is why.
The Post Mains Guide to Interview Preparation and further preparation
I once met a farmer, It was the end of Harvest. And the sowing season was far away. “So now”, I said, “you will take a looong break, and make merry?” “No Saheb”, if we take any rest now, our hands and legs will rust. We need to prepare ourselves for the sowing season. For… Continue reading The Post Mains Guide to Interview Preparation and further preparation
The Last Minute Plan to Ace Mains ( And Motivate Yourself )
It is one of those 2 AM emails you badly want to write. For friends. Who are slogging each night. To ace the Civil Services Mains Examination with such a margin in the Mains score, that cracking the interview is a child’s play. As we walk into the exam zone, a territory which may not… Continue reading The Last Minute Plan to Ace Mains ( And Motivate Yourself )
The Two Months to Mains – Planning Days Ahead
Its the end of August. And the beginning of September. The time of the year, when you are caught between the heat of summer, the wet of the monsoons, and the chill of the winter. ( Its coming ). It feels much like the adolescence – the unknown vacuum between childhood, and adulthood, being neither,… Continue reading The Two Months to Mains – Planning Days Ahead
Writing a good answer to score better ( 420+ ) Part 2 + Video
Thank you everyone for your response to my last post. If if you have not yet read it, you may see my previous post below Discussion on how to write a good answer Some sample copies of candidates who wrote good answers and have secured ranks 56 , 43 and 87 I also sought answers… Continue reading Writing a good answer to score better ( 420+ ) Part 2 + Video
