More than Just a Special Category Student

Bhakti Kothari
Published on 29 May 2023, 1:35 pm IST
1 minute read

Highlights

Suraj Tiwari lost most of his limbs in a major accident in 2017
He joined JNU in 2018 and made up his mind to become a civil servant
Watch Indian Masterminds' exclusive video interview here

Watch Indian Masterminds’ exclusive video interview with Suraj Tiwari, an inspiring candidate from the small town of Mainpuri, UP, who secured AIR-917 in UPSC CSE 2022 and will soon become an IAS officer!

Suraj’s success story is extraordinarily special. After losing both his legs, his right arm and two fingers from his left arm, in a horrible accident, Suraj had almost lost hope in life. However, he didn’t give up and after a failed attempt, joined JNU Campus in New Delhi. Here he was introduced to the world of civil services by his friends who were preparing for the same.

He made up his mind to become an IAS officer and bring pride to his town and family. After struggling to learn how to write and do basic chores, he finally held the reins of his life and prepared diligently for the UPSC CSE examination. His efforts bore fruits and he cracked the exam with AIR-917 and secured the second position in the PH category of IAS. Watch his full interview to know more about him and his life by clicking on the link given above.

Debate Over Generalists Versus Specialists Finally Settled By Ex-IAS Officer

Sharad Gupta
Published on 4 Oct 2023, 9:00 am IST
2 minutes read

Highlights

Civil services haven’t withered away anywhere in the world, including Communist bastions

Training should be focussed on enhancing efficiency, honesty and man-management

Young officers need to be mentored by former officers who were both honest and successful

Untold Kaziranga Stories By A Forest Veteran

Jonali Buragohain
Published on 2 Oct 2023, 9:05 am IST
1 minute read

Highlights

Kaziranga’s first ever coffee table book was a parting gift from its Field Director Jatindra Sarma
The IFS officer, who retired recently, was successful in increasing tourist inflow to the wildlife park
Many VVIPs, spiritual leaders, and celebrities visited it during his tenure, including President of India

An IAS ‘Chef’ Passionate About Inventing New Dishes and Preserving Old Recipes

Pallavi Priya
Published on 30 Sep 2023, 9:00 am IST
2 minutes read

Highlights

Cooking can be a necessary life skill for many, while for some, it could be a tedious task. But, here is an IAS officer who started his journey in kitchen with various spices to help his mother. Soon, it became a requirement for him as he had to live away from his family for his […]

Ace IAS Officer Reveals UPSC CSE Preparation Strategy

Sharad Gupta
Published on 28 Sep 2023, 9:00 am IST
3 minutes read

Highlights

How to remain focussed during long-years of preparation?

Is the coaching must to clear civil services exam?

Should one have a back-up plan while pursuing UPSC CSE?

A Multifaceted IPS Officer Making a Lasting Impact | Exclusive Interview

Muskan Khandelwal
Published on 26 Sep 2023, 9:03 am IST
2 minutes read

Highlights

2016 batch young and dynamic IPS officer Pritpal Kaur shares about her journey from dentistry to the police force
In an exclusive video interview with Indian Masterminds, she share about her inspiring journey
Watch how Dr. Kaur’s initiatives continue to transform education and skill development in Nagaland’s smaller districts