Indian Express

When her previous attempt in the Civil Service Examination yielded a 99 rank and secured her an Indian Police Services post, Namrata again sat for the exam in 2018, scored an All India Rank of 12 to get her dream job of the Indian Administrative Services.

“While making notes, keep in mind that this is what you will come back to closer to the examination. So remember to be concise, and jot down all relevant information. Making copious notes might not serve the purpose during the days just before the examination.”

Shruti’s husband, Rajan Kamble, had been a maintenance worker at the Taj Hotel and the publication had carried a detailed story on how he had been shot by terrorists while he was ushering guests to safety.

Instead of succumbing to immense pressure from his ministers and media, he used the occasion to open a new chapter in India’s history.

“I had two options: to listen to the dictates of my heart or my purse. I chose to listen to my heart,” later said the owner about his newspaper's finest hour.

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