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In India, 160 million women aged 30-59 face the risk of developing cervical cancer. Annually, 122,000 new cases arise, leading to a devastating 67,800 deaths. Many of these lives could be saved. A significant number of women, however, don't know about the available preventive

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A few hours ago, IAS results were declared in India. Many dreams were shattered, and a few ‘lives' were made. Indian Media will focus on the latter, not the former. If you failed the exam or are stressed about the upcoming prelims. Here’s some practical advice that your UPSC

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What does life look like if you don’t clear UPSC? 5 years ago, I missed the #UPSC final list by 8 marks. My score in optional was among the highest in India, and my interview score of 204 was the second-highest. A few years down the line, I’m in Istanbul.. Read On, ReTweet.

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I failed in almost everything I tried my hands on. IITs, IAS, my first startup, my relationships, my first job, my Stanford MBA interview. The list is endless. Sadly, most youngsters in their 20s do not embrace failure. This should change. In the long run, people who have

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The most devastating feature of any society is the silence of a few good men and women during times of utmost need. This silence is often bought with money or power. Kudos to the following Twitter handles for being the true voice of UPSC aspirants and for raising legitimate

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UPSC के लुटेरे हैं सब दिल्ली में

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सर कुछ लोग आपको बदनाम करने की कोशिश कर रहें हैं कह रहें हैं कि आप अपना ट्वीटर पर अकाउंट डिएक्टिवेट कर दिए हैं और इंस्टा प्राइवेट कर दिए हैं जैसा कि सर आप ही कह रहें हैं आप अमोल अवाटे हैं 2013-14 में यूनाइटेड नेशंस कांगों में जब आप पोस्टेड थें तभी आप इंजर्ड हुए,, आपकी स्कूलिंग

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A few years ago, I was able to crack multiple stages of the #UPSC exam cycle in a relatively short span of time. Here’s my 5 step approach on how you should actually prepare for #IAS - especially when the exam is 2 months down the line. A thread ↓

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Take a bow, Dipali. Thanks for your honesty. India needs such honest IAS officers.

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[Which one is better, a 70K private job or a 40K government job?] The most powerful story that we have all been told as Indians is the story of ‘Government Jobs' in India. This story has been played out in our minds by our parents, our neighbors, and movies, in effect our

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Many youngsters preparing for #UPSC in India quit their jobs, take multiple years of sabbatical, and thoroughly screw up their 20s - in anxiety and depression with a hope of getting into #IAS (that has a yearly cycle, less than .5% success rate, and an archaic curriculum)

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I’m honored that Prashant Bhushanji shared my video with his followers. However, I must clarify that I do not support using this video to fuel BJP vs. Congress or Hindu vs. Muslim divisions, which I can already see happening. I urge the people of India to think beyond

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When will we seek accountability for thousands of Crores of our Money spent on fancy airports, tunnels, Bridges, Ayodhya mandir, Ram path etc which collapse soon after Modi’s inauguration?

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I’m honored that Prashant Bhushanji shared my video with his followers. However, I must clarify that I do not support using this video to fuel BJP vs. Congress or Hindu vs. Muslim divisions, which I can already see happening. I urge the people of India to think beyond

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Indian Foreign Services is one of the most underrated services within the #UPSC framework. From the 1950s to the 1970s, it was customary for UPSC toppers to choose the IFS. This has now changed dramatically. Not only has the #IAS supplanted the IFS as the service of choice

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[OPEN LETTER TO THE UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION] UPSC should bring in the following changes in its civil services exam. 1. Bring down the time period (low-hanging fruit): 99.5% fail this exam. India’s youngsters waste 24 months give or take to prepare and attempt for

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[OPEN LETTER TO A 20-YEAR-OLD INVESTING HIS FIRST SALARY] There’s absolutely no doubt that inflation will EAT your money. And many fintech firms will make a lot of money by using your fear to upsell their products. Influencers will partner with these fintech startups to

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I received the world’s finest education not because I was ‘talented’ or ‘deserved’ it. But because I was incredibly lucky in my life. Like me, thousands of people who have attended Ivy League institutions do not infuse brilliance - they just got lucky in the process. Their

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“डिग्री दिखाओ Campaign”🎓 आज से रोज AAP के नेता अपनी Degree देश के सामने रखेंगे मेरे पास 3 डिग्री है: 1️⃣BA (Delhi University) 2️⃣MA (Oxford University) 3️⃣2nd Master's (Oxford University) देश के सभी नेताओं से अपील: अपनी डिग्री दिखाएं, खासकर BJP के वरिष्ठ नेता। - @AtishiAAP

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It is a shame that in 21st-century modern-day India - leaders who will go on to 'govern' the country are tested on their ability to cram nonsensical facts. This is perhaps the reason why police officials in India lack empathy, administrators lack critical thinking, and

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There are many misconceptions about preparing for UPSC civil services in India, and these misconceptions are ruining the lives of many UPSC aspirants. 1. Misconception 1: Join a coaching institute - NO. I would go on to say that in many cases coaching institutes are a waste

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There are many misconceptions about preparing for UPSC civil services exam in India, and these misconceptions are ruining the lives of many UPSC aspirants. 1. Misconception 1: Join a coaching institute - NO. I would go on to say that in many cases coaching institutes are a

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A few months ago, I was invited to give a Guest Lecture at the London School of Economics. And just for fun - I asked the students in the classroom, what’s the one word that comes to their mind when they hear the word ‘Instagram’? Students at LSE came up with a lot of answers -

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[IMPORTANT OPEN LETTER, and my Story FOR ALL THOSE WHO FAILED TO QUALITY UPSC PRELIMS TODAY] I was born and brought up in Gwalior. When my friends from the rest of the world curiously ask me which place do I come from in India? I always have to state the reference to Agra (the

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In my YouTube videos - I will focus on how UPSC aspirants can make pivots in the world bank, United Nations, BCG, etc. I will also talk about how they can better prepare for civil services. Do let me know, what topics would you want me to cover -

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2024 : How to prepare for the UPSC in 2024 (if I could start over)

What does life look like if you don’t clear UPSC?4 years ago, I missed the UPSC final list by 8 marks. My score in optional was among the highest in India, a...

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#UPSC is without a doubt the world’s most competitive exam, and it is a travesty that millions ruin their lives appearing and reappearing for it. More than the wasted effort, bright youngsters lose their confidence - and there is an opportunity cost that a nation has to bear.

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Dear UPSC Aspirants, In the next few days, you will see 50-60 videos of people who cleared this exam in their 4th or 5th Attempt - what you will NOT see are the devastating stories of 10,000 people who ruined their lives because of just one exam. These people DO NOT matter.

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A 5 mins video explaining the UPSC business behind Sandeep Bhaiya - a TVF Aspirants Show. Short reels are useless.

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1. When I was 17, I was consumed by the thoughts of what would my friends think If I failed the IIT exam. Will they ever talk to me? 2. When I got a kick-ass job, it was all about impressing my boss and colleagues. 3. Then came the grad school, where the reference point was the

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UPSC 2023 Prelims exam is scheduled for tomorrow. Whether Civil Services is the right job, or not - that's a debate for another day. But for all those appearing in the exam - I wish you all the very best. I know most of you have spent sleepless nights, and I also know

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4 Mins Video Explaining How Justin Trudeau's Ego Destroyed India-Canada Bilateral Relations (forever) #CanadianDiplomat #CanadianPM #IndiaCanadaRelations #IndiaCanadaTension #IndiaCanadaRow

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the illusion of democracy (in India) All of You have my permission to download this video and reupload it from your own YouTube/Twitter/ LinkedIn (before it gets banned or restricted for whatever reasons). You will NOT receive any copyright strikes from my team. Here's a link

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In the past few days, I have received endless emails from these billion-dollar companies. Not just these - but there are many other such companies. I DO NOT care what the terms of the services are - or how many millions are thrown at me. I can’t sell my soul, and become

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There's no better way to screw up your life than prepare for government exams in India (without any backup plan). Do write to me if you are crumbling under pressure because of a few bad decisions you made in your 20s. #UPSC

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[How do I get better at Networking?] During one of my Harvard Classes, a person who always sat next to me was a 26 years old multimillionaire. He had worked in Bain & Company and thereafter dabbled into F&O trading amongst other things (where he made his fortunes). He

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[3 Steps to DESTROY India - McKinsey Style] - A MUST-READ thread for EVERY young Indian who takes 'pride' in being 'apolitical'. A few years ago, I decided to venture out with a McKinsey consultant for some drinks in New York City. Amidst his frustration and agony with PPTs -

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Yesterday, we uploaded this video on Gurdaspur MP Sunny Deol - and what a terrifying experience it has been so far. Since the upload : 1. The video was blocked multiple times on Instagram. (Of course, Sunny Deolji has a phenomenal PR Team). Why not? You

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Many years ago, I was earning around 65k/month - and it is a great salary for someone in his early 20s. And all my thoughts were how do I invest my money? Should I invest in public markets, FDs, or Index Funds - there were a gazillion options. Approximately, 25k/month

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If there is one thing that history has taught us, it is this -- you will be gone in three generations, and nobody will care. 1. Descendants of the greatest civilization on earth (Harappans) lived like Barbarians under British rule. And yesterday's Mesopotamians (today's Iraqi

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2 months before my UPSC interview, my mornings began by reading Economic Times EVERY DAY. Little did I know that this routine would take an interesting turn today! Today, I found myself not just reading, but also being read about. A heartfelt thank you to The Economic Times

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2. Working for Society Narrative: If Sunder Pichai or Satya Nadella had cleared UPSC - they would be working as a collector in Greater Noida. It is no small feat. But, the large-scale impact that they have created is insurmountable to ones that could have been created (5)

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Well said. Millions of students have poured their time, energy, and emotions into traveling to exam centers a day in advance, only to be met with this blatant mockery of the system. This is deeply disappointing.

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Student reaction after NEET #ExamCancelled

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With the advent of liberalization - state control of power has shifted from generalist civil services to specialized well trained professionals. The current Joint Secretary of Civil Aviation is an #MBA from IIM A and was a partner at KPMG. (2)

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I REALLY hope this video reaches all #UPSC aspirants in India or their parents who want their kids on this bandwagon of 'Sarkari Naukri' Anxiety, Desperation, Depression - no one talks about. Why? Bc it hurts many businesses There's a huge LOSS for India, here. ReTweet 🙏

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I can't wrap my head around this nonsense in the 21st Century. 1. Their economic contribution? Slavery, stealing, loot 2. Their political contribution? World Wars and the deaths of 30 million people 3. Their social contribution? Famines across Asia, Africa

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@manujjindalIAS Fair enough Manuj, but what happens after the 3rd attempt? Shouldn't sunk cost fallacy kick-in? And more so, how will a candidate settle into a new job (after having devoted prime years of his/her life for an exam). Mind you, 20s are the most productive years of someone's

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- discussing with one of India’s entry-level diplomats, whether it makes sense for him to leave the services and do an #MBA . 1. India has changed: We aren’t a 20th-century socialist economy anymore. (1)

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[How I aced my #UPSC ]🧵 On the day of my #IAS interview - I was sleep-deprived, overburdened with my office work, and was clearly underprepared To make matters worse, a week ago -my then-girlfriend had broken up with me. And there were a million emotions running through my mind

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while sitting in the office in Noida. Please do not draw a straight line - a lot of good stuff hasn’t been invented yet. It is extremely critical that good people become part of the govt, but please note - civil services isn’t the only route in 21st Century Modern India (6)

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Getting my 1000 followers on Twitter was harder than making my first million Thanks to my early followers, I know you all by your names. If you are in Boston, I owe you a treat Interesting content to come in the space of Investing, Web3, Careers (especially for those in 20s)

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To be honest - Canada has nothing to offer - other than unaffordable rent, low wages, worst climate on earth, high taxes, and 100% loneliness. I don’t understand why so many Indians want to settle there? Many of my Canadian friends are themselves moving out of that place

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India's Civil Servants found making large-scale 'Impact' This got caught on camera - just think about the atrocities that don't get recorded?

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Our Prime Minister’s OSD worked Pro Bono as an intern with him initially. And there are 100 others who are laterally hired and contributing immensely through their work. (3)

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The most powerful story that we have all been told as Indians is the story of ‘Government Jobs' in India. This story has been played out in our minds by our parents, our neighbors, and movies, in effect our entire society. But, there are many flaws with the story. You are NOT

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At 17, my dream was to crack the IIT-JEE Exam. At 21, my dream was to start my own company. At 25, it was to work in the United Nations HQ in New York City. As I achieved ‘some’ of those dreams, I failed to spend time as much time as I should have spent with my

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1. A Helicopter service was hired 2. 251 Kilograms of Marigold were bought. And this is what our esteemed IPS officer decided to do with it. Did this IPS Officer use his own private fund? No. All of it was the state's resources - accumulated via GST, Income Tax,

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At 16 - Prepare for IITs At 20 - Prepare for GMAT/CAT At 23 - Prepare for BCG/IAS If you are living life via checklists. You will die each day. As a nation, we should be ashamed of putting our kids in a rat race at the age of 10.

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First and foremost, If anyone in your family is frustrated with the uncertainty of UPSC, or if you are crumbling under pressure because of a few bad decisions you made in your 20s. Feel free to write to me. I respond to everyone on YouTube - if for some reason you haven’t heard

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In the late 1990s, my mother quit her job with a Public Sector Bank to run a small school in Madhya Pradesh. She was passionate about empowering young girls, and the unprivileged - and to her mind, education was the best means. A few years later, the School grew and she became

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In fact, at GGI we recently collaborated with the office of Jayant Sinha - when he was hiring for his OSD - and a few GGIians were invited to interview for the position. (4)

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A few of the YouTubers teaching the world how to live a happy life are actually fuckups in their own personal lives. Instagram influencers garnering your eyeballs with “How I booked a 1 Crore Profit in stock markets” never actually invested a dime before the 2020 crash. They

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A lifelong career in IAS or IFS, or even in the Indian Army may not provide you with 2% of the 'money' that a hedge fund manager will make in 1 year - but the experiences are going to be starkly different, and perhaps very unique A THREAD for ALL #UPSC ASPIRANTS. RETWEET.

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How to DESTROY India (watch and wake up, before it is too late)

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Until 5 years ago, the biggest mistake I ever made was that I was playing 'safe' all my life. To be honest, I was treating my life like an ‘Index Fund’. What does it mean? It means that I was letting other people run my life - just like an Index Fund. I was never in true

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Today is a historic day for India. For hundreds of years - for some ridiculous reasons - India was termed as the land of gurus, and snake charmers. That has always been the depiction of India in Hollywood movies. The Funny Accent, Excessively Brown Skin, a country stuck in

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Step 3: 2 months before prelims - start solving MCQs (of any reputed institute). Solve at least 30 full-length papers multiple times, make diligent notes out of them. Trust me, prelims will be a cakewalk

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Here's a 4-minute video explaining the Economics of GADAR 2, and how India's Honorable Member of Parliament Sunny Deol is secretly scamming India. In India, you pay taxes on : 1. When you earn (Income Tax) 2. When you spend (GST). 3. When you invest (Capital Gains)

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Step 1: Don’t join a coaching institute. It is a waste of time and money. Step 2: Download all the standard books for GS. And read them cover to cover at least 3 times. (List in the conclusion of the thread)

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[CONTROVERSIAL OPINION] - Exorbitantly Priced Apartments in Mumbai/Delhi/New York DO NOT sell luxuries. They sell SLAVERY 8 months ago, transported my life to a beach in Mexico, and last week - I shifted my base to South East Asia. I was tired of the extreme weather and

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#IAS exam has ruined many lives and made celebrities out of a few morons - who are now doubling up as motivational speakers on Unacademy or Twitter. For India to prosper, it is extremely important that the right people occupy important positions in the country. Retweet, Read On

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A few years ago, I decided to venture out with a McKinsey consultant for some drinks in New York City. Amidst his frustration and agony with PPTs - he kept raving about how much he was improving his “structured thinking” skills every day. So out of curiosity, I asked him - as a

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Step 5: Don't be a lone warrior: Create a close network of like-minded friends who are preparing for the exam together, and who can keep you accountable in the journey.

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Step 4: Take care of your mental health: IAS preparation will eat up 2-3 years of your life if you fail it in your first attempt (99.5% likelihood). The uncertainty associated with the exam will ruin every aspect of your mental health.

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During one of my Harvard Classes, a person who always sat next to me was a 26 years old multimillionaire. He had worked in Bain & Company and thereafter dabbled into F&O trading amongst other things (where he made his fortunes). He audited my class for four weeks, and I was (1)

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Is this true? UPSC seems to have officially denied this allegation. How authentic are the claims doing rounds about the Paper Leak (for an exam conducted by UPSC?)

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A few days ago, I stumbled upon this tweet. He is not alone, there are many like him - ascribing everything in life to money, success, fame, and becoming ‘free’. There are many who may work 18 hours per day and might preach to the world about the same. There’s nothing wrong with

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Our Finance Minister's warning against Financial 'Influencers' is a welcome move. 7/10 of these influencers have absolutely zero credibility, no investment track record, just fresh out of college grads with no experience (with questionable advice) There's no doubt that

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There are many misconceptions abt preparing for UPSC civil services in India, and these misconceptions are ruining many lives Do share this thread with your friends. You will change their lives, and who knows? You might even save their lives (1) A THREAD for ALL UPSC ASPIRANTS

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Have a plan B, and be practical in life. There are exceptional options available for today’s youth to establish a thriving career in International Organizations, Policy Consulting, Impact Investing, etc (But you need to have a proper plan before you drop a year)

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2 years

How to bounce back after a failed UPSC Attempt? Two days ago, when #IAS results were declared many dreams were shattered, and a few ‘lives' were made. Life isn’t a zero-sum game. Here's some practical advice your #UPSC coaching centers will never give you. Read ON, ReTweet

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One conversation I wish I had with someone (before I began my UPSC Preparation)

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One 5 minutes conversation I wish I had with someone (before I began...

Many years ago, I missed the UPSC final list by 8 marks. My score in optionals was amongst the highest in India, my interview score was second highest.A few ...

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Economist journalists peddling their Bullshit in the name of 'independent' journalism Why Indian designated Terrorists aren't terrorists? but if the West designates one - it calls for all-out war? For reference - read its coverage on the Afghanistan War, Iraq War, and Bombings

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[What questions would you ask an IAS officer who just resigned from his services] Hello Everyone, Thank you so much who commented with their questions for Shantanu - an IFS who resigned from the Indian Foreign Services in just 7 years and then realigned his career in the

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Book List : 1. Polity: Laxmikant. 2. History: Old NCERTs for Ancient and Medieval. Bipin Chandra and Ramachandra Guha for Modern (these books are Gold standard for Mains too). 3. Economics: Economic Survey of India, 11th, and 12th NCERTs. (Select chapters)

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You are incredibly lucky if you're born into a middle-class family 1. you learn to hustle 2. you learn to grind 3. you learn to dream big while staying humble Life isn't fun when you are a trust fund baby. All your achievements are your own, your failure is your own

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2 weeks ago, I started tweeting about my experiences of preparing for IAS, working at the UN, founding a startup, to investing in companies In just 2 weeks, made 4000 new friends. A big thank you to all my followers. Do let me know what other topics you'd want me to tweet about

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Today, UPSC Prelims 2023 was interestingly designed. To all those who did not perform well - please do not lose heart. UPSC Civil Services is one of the million ways to create large-scale differences. There are many unexplored options. We do not live in 20th-century India

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[OPEN LETTER TO THE UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION] #IAS exam has ruined many lives and has broken the confidence of innumerable bright youngsters in India. It is saddening that millions spend their most productive years on the lanes of Delhi or browsing through Unacademy

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99% of kids in India fail in some ‘life-defining’ exams. It could be IIT, UPSC, CA, CAT - the list is endless Such failures lead to depression, low confidence, anxiety, envy. How should you bounce back in life after failing these exams? [A THREAD, My Story] ReadOn, ReTweet ❤️

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Working 13 hours a day, with multiple ‘side hustles’ isn’t enviable. It is impractical workaholism, and pitiable. I made the same mistake in my 20s. But no matter what - your family, your mental well-being, and your free time is the most valued asset.

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@manujjindalIAS Manuj, I don't think we agree on anything (except for our absolute love for this country). All the best! 1. Your first statement is entirely wrong. There's a stark distinction b/w UPSC vs. GMAT/GRE/SAT/LSAT and their rationale to design papers. 2. You contradict yourself in

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Idk if this offends you but there are serious flaws in education opportunities in India. I scored 83% in my class 12th- from IITs to St. Stephens every college in India rejected me. 10 years down the line, I hire kids from Yale, Oxford to IITs in my company.

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4. Geography: GC Leong for Physical, NCERT for Indian Geography. 5. Art and Culture: Nitin Singhania. 6. Environment: Shankar IAS Booklet. 7. Current Affairs: McKinsey Insights (Mains) + Newspaper (very selectively)

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“I am busy”, Okay. But doing WHAT? I asked a friend who recently became a Partner in one of the most ‘selective’ Management Consulting firms. He responded - Naman, I’m managing a difficult client, just got on a call with the MDP, in fact, I might miss my kid's performance in

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Why I joined and RESIGNED from the Indian Foreign Services. What an incredible Podcast! - to be OUT on my YouTube. Ft. Shantanu (IFS 1991) P.S. Without a doubt the most interesting Civil Servant I ever met in my life. Had an incredible time recording this Pod. Thanks, Shantanu

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3 years

delhi alone has better food than all of europe and north America combined

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kids don’t dream of becoming doctors or astronauts anymore. They dream of becoming ‘influencers’ Are we going to lose a whole generation to YouTube and Vlogging with absolutely nothing to show for?

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BBC's documentary on India's sitting Prime Minister @narendramodi is perverse. IDK if it offends you but the judgment of India's judiciary will always triumph over the state-sponsored British Broadcasting Network. (1)

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Do write to me, or retweet with your questions - if your career confusions are making you crumble under pressure.

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2 years

1. Silicon Valley Bank was the 'Best Bank' according to Forbes. 2. Sam Bankman-Fried (a fraud) was Forbes 30 under 30. 3. Elizabeth Holmes (a fraud) was also on the cover of Forbes. If you are NOT recognized by Forbes Magazine- pat yourself on the back. Half of their

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S Jaishankar is the best foreign minister India has ever had. Period

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When I sent my CV to a Minister, it wasn't the best version. But, I sent it anyway When I posted my first article on LinkedIn, it wasn’t perfect. But, I posted anyway When I uploaded my first video on YT, it was bad. But, I posted it anyway Do not ever self reject yourself 👇

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little things like this make me proud of India! ❤️

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And 7 years later, 1. I got married to the woman of my dreams. 2. Travelled to more than 15 countries. 3. Launched startups that have more than multiple crores in profits Start loving yourself. Only if you are happy with your own company, you could make others happy.

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