[Official ] Interview Preparation 2021 - Ask Questions, Debates and Doubts, Hobbies, Home State
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Hello All,
So the last time I create a TG for Interview prep we saw some good discussions. However, the group has little archival value, by which I means discussions that happen are not archived on the Internet forever - which is something we need for Civils prep - or at least for the community.
This thread is created by ME circa 2021 to be "The Interview Group"
I am also working on a guide for Interview Preparation - which is kinda here
And a very interesting hobby discussion thread here
http://discuss.forumias.com/discussion/23379/hobbies-discussion-for-upsc-interview
ssver2,
ssver2,SankozaSince everyone here seems to be focusing on non-fiction books, just want to know if reading fiction books as a hobby has some issues? I do read non-fiction but those numbers are really less!
imho :D it's the opposite, fiction gives you the room to make your own choices from a wide array, but with non-fiction the board would expect us of having read (at least heard) of particular recent works on imp issues. In my case, the focus on non-fiction, among other things, is due to the desperation to sound gyaani. *sighs*
ssver2,@JhansiKiRanii 1857 revolt nd ur contribution snt a mere novel!!😁
I'm sorry, I didn't exactly get your comment?
ssver2,
ssver2,@JhansiKiRanii did you specify any genre in the fiction section? I mean the questions regarding female Indian fiction writers, is a specific one hence asking.
No. Though mentioning a specific genre is encouraged, but I didn't follow any particular one. So, I thought it would limit my options. So I went ahead with "reading fiction".
They usually ask female candidates about female personalities of any feild relevant to the DAF. Hence the question.
ssver2,I have 2 hobbies to write which are genuinely my hobbies.
1. Video shooting and editing (I shoot videos from my mobile , not those cheap tik tok ones but I create a storyline around non living stuff i.e no actors, I hold the camera shoot the sequence and weave a story). Won 1st prize in Vivo ad campaign, my video was shortlisted by red Achilles entertainment(shot a stay at home horror movie) and was runner up in a competition organised by NPCI based cyber fraud awareness through a video. I edit them in Powerdirector and Microsoft movie maker. Learned through youtube, no idea about technicalities of video making, I don't even have personal favourites in this field.
2. Its making sketches with pencil. In college days used to make time lapse videos of my sketches and upload it on insta...haven't drawn anything past 2 years. But is a hobby, developed when I had plenty of HB 4H 3H 2H etc pencils left after my first year of graduation :D
What Can I expect from all this. Because I don't have anything to write in that achievement section, no leadership role ever held.
first case is sorted, no? those three achievements are awesome. I'd suggest to add "amateur", shayad phir technicalities na puchein :D
@ssver2 anuvad still counts right. How does language matter? I get it you are using translator but still..PS - When do we get to hear it?!
It's already live, Joey.
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Listen, read, follow and share. I hope I'm not banned for this shameless self-promotion :D
See. We have so much talent on the forum. I think we should launch an alternative News Channel.
sirji, taang mat khichiye :D
Since everyone here seems to be focusing on non-fiction books, just want to know if reading fiction books as a hobby has some issues? I do read non-fiction but those numbers are really less!
imho :D it's the opposite, fiction gives you the room to make your own choices from a wide array, but with non-fiction the board would expect us of having read (at least heard) of particular recent works on imp issues. In my case, the focus on non-fiction, among other things, is due to the desperation to sound gyaani. *sighs*
Hey. I wrote fiction as a hobby in my last year's interview, even though I had this apprehension of not being taken seriously by the board. However, fortunately, got an above average score😁.Though non-fiction is often seen as more "intellectually inclined", I think fiction will do just fine (and even well) if you actually read and enjoy it.As for the interview, if you readgood classic fictions, board members do ask questions around its social- economic context. Asked me about Mulk Raj anand's books and female Indian fiction writers I like to read.
female Indian fiction writers I like to read.
what was your answer, if I may ask? :p
Since everyone here seems to be focusing on non-fiction books, just want to know if reading fiction books as a hobby has some issues? I do read non-fiction but those numbers are really less!
imho :D it's the opposite, fiction gives you the room to make your own choices from a wide array, but with non-fiction the board would expect us of having read (at least heard) of particular recent works on imp issues. In my case, the focus on non-fiction, among other things, is due to the desperation to sound gyaani. *sighs*
Hey. I wrote fiction as a hobby in my last year's interview, even though I had this apprehension of not being taken seriously by the board. However, fortunately, got an above average score😁.Though non-fiction is often seen as more "intellectually inclined", I think fiction will do just fine (and even well) if you actually read and enjoy it.As for the interview, if you readgood classic fictions, board members do ask questions around its social- economic context. Asked me about Mulk Raj anand's books and female Indian fiction writers I like to read.female Indian fiction writers I like to read.
what was your answer, if I may ask? :p
I mentioned Jhumpa lahiri, Divya devkaruni ( the palace of illusions) and then Arundhati Roy (could have avoided the last one:p). The member smiled a bit on hearing the last name and went ahead with a follow-up question on booker prize etc. 😁
Since everyone here seems to be focusing on non-fiction books, just want to know if reading fiction books as a hobby has some issues? I do read non-fiction but those numbers are really less!
imho :D it's the opposite, fiction gives you the room to make your own choices from a wide array, but with non-fiction the board would expect us of having read (at least heard) of particular recent works on imp issues. In my case, the focus on non-fiction, among other things, is due to the desperation to sound gyaani. *sighs*
Hey. I wrote fiction as a hobby in my last year's interview, even though I had this apprehension of not being taken seriously by the board. However, fortunately, got an above average score😁.Though non-fiction is often seen as more "intellectually inclined", I think fiction will do just fine (and even well) if you actually read and enjoy it.As for the interview, if you readgood classic fictions, board members do ask questions around its social- economic context. Asked me about Mulk Raj anand's books and female Indian fiction writers I like to read.female Indian fiction writers I like to read.
what was your answer, if I may ask? :p
I mentioned Jhumpa lahiri, Divya devkaruni ( the palace of illusions) and then Arundhati Roy (could have avoided the last one:p). The member smiled a bit on hearing the last name and went ahead with a follow-up question on booker prize etc. 😁
good stuff!
also guys, try not to judge, ok? until this moment, I used to think Jhumpa Lahiri was a guy :/
(matlab kabhi specifically socha nahi, gender field mein default male saved tha. sighs)
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Hey@Neyawn is there any repository for e-novels? A google drive Link or something of that nature will be highly appreciated 😊
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ssver2,JhansiKiRaniiSince everyone here seems to be focusing on non-fiction books, just want to know if reading fiction books as a hobby has some issues? I do read non-fiction but those numbers are really less!
imho :D it's the opposite, fiction gives you the room to make your own choices from a wide array, but with non-fiction the board would expect us of having read (at least heard) of particular recent works on imp issues. In my case, the focus on non-fiction, among other things, is due to the desperation to sound gyaani. *sighs*
Hey. I wrote fiction as a hobby in my last year's interview, even though I had this apprehension of not being taken seriously by the board. However, fortunately, got an above average score😁.Though non-fiction is often seen as more "intellectually inclined", I think fiction will do just fine (and even well) if you actually read and enjoy it.As for the interview, if you readgood classic fictions, board members do ask questions around its social- economic context. Asked me about Mulk Raj anand's books and female Indian fiction writers I like to read.female Indian fiction writers I like to read.
what was your answer, if I may ask? :p
I mentioned Jhumpa lahiri, Divya devkaruni ( the palace of illusions) and then Arundhati Roy (could have avoided the last one:p). The member smiled a bit on hearing the last name and went ahead with a follow-up question on booker prize etc. 😁
good stuff!
also guys, try not to judge, ok? until this moment, I used to think Jhumpa Lahiri was a guy :/
(matlab kabhi specifically socha nahi, gender field mein default male saved tha. sighs)
Lol lol. It's okay, I guess.. I used to think the same too for quite some time :)
ssver2,EiChanSince everyone here seems to be focusing on non-fiction books, just want to know if reading fiction books as a hobby has some issues? I do read non-fiction but those numbers are really less!
imho :D it's the opposite, fiction gives you the room to make your own choices from a wide array, but with non-fiction the board would expect us of having read (at least heard) of particular recent works on imp issues. In my case, the focus on non-fiction, among other things, is due to the desperation to sound gyaani. *sighs*
Hey. I wrote fiction as a hobby in my last year's interview, even though I had this apprehension of not being taken seriously by the board. However, fortunately, got an above average score😁.Though non-fiction is often seen as more "intellectually inclined", I think fiction will do just fine (and even well) if you actually read and enjoy it.As for the interview, if you readgood classic fictions, board members do ask questions around its social- economic context. Asked me about Mulk Raj anand's books and female Indian fiction writers I like to read.female Indian fiction writers I like to read.
what was your answer, if I may ask? :p
I mentioned Jhumpa lahiri, Divya devkaruni ( the palace of illusions) and then Arundhati Roy (could have avoided the last one:p). The member smiled a bit on hearing the last name and went ahead with a follow-up question on booker prize etc. 😁
good stuff!
also guys, try not to judge, ok? until this moment, I used to think Jhumpa Lahiri was a guy :/
(matlab kabhi specifically socha nahi, gender field mein default male saved tha. sighs)
No one is judging, but that’s blasphemy !
I read Jhumpa Lahiri in school, like tenth or twelfth. I was not that old to fully fathome the nostalgia in the work “The Namesake”
I had been to a school with many Bengali ( and Chinese ) students, and I did miss the Bengali culture to which many allusions were made in the novel.
So much so that for a long time, it was my favourite novel.
I am no knight. Do not call me Sir|Philosophy behind ForumIAS
ssver2,JhansiKiRanii
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