My September Readings
Once you learn to Read, You'll be Forever Free
- Frederick Douglass
Rukmini S.
Whole Numbers & Half Truths
Theme : Data Science, Indian Society
The Book Whole Numbers and Half Truths provides a refreshingly new critical perspective in understanding the Indian polity, economy and society. Through available data sets clubbed with field interviews, the author seeks to unravel the 'real' nature of patterns of work, vote, health, crime etc. Her research unravels how some widely publicised media narratives about migration, urbanisation and crime are actually not true. She throws light on the complex nature of behaviour of the youth and population in general. This also highlights the huge differences between the different states.
Learning : The importance of correct data Collection, reporting and analytics which has a huge bearing on public policy. A rigourous analysis of the field facts can lead to a better understanding of Modern India.
USP : Plenty of data points related to several fields like health, expenditure, economy, crime, elections and others​​​
Eric Jorgensson
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Theme : Philosophy of life, Investment
The Book The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of ideas of the Indian origin entrepreneur /investor Naval Ravikant sourced from his tweets, writings and videos compiled in two parts - Wealth and Happiness. In bite sized sentences, this book will make you ponder on the way you lead your life and will question your beliefs. It is strikingly easy to read yet dense in heavy and relevant ideas to our age. Interesting concepts like Leverage, Specific knowledge etc give a framework to the entire set of ideas. It explains how to invest, focus, prioritize, work, learn and take care of yourself.
Favourite Quotes : "No one can compete with you on being you "
"Impatience with Actions, Patience with results"
"A calm mind, a fit body and a house full of love. These things cant be bought, they must be earned."
USP : Not just any other self help book, but a practical collection of ideas worth considering
Rajni Sekhri Sibal
Women of Influence
Theme : Inspirational Real Life accounts of Lady officers
The Book Women of Influence is a rare curation of stories of Women IAS officers across the country who handled the situation at hand with utmost courage and determination. Some who made a cause like their own at work and went ahead to guide policy making at national and international level. Its about how women faced challenges but turned them into opportunities to do better and prove themselves. 10 such stories are motivational and detailed in account to show how despite the expectations of the people around, the officers did not budge with respect to the principles and the law. As a young lady officer, I connected personally with these frank accounts of Senior officers in service.
Favourite Quote : "For you are not given a dream, without being given the ability to make it true"
"Ultima Forsan - if this is the last file I do in my office, or the last court order I handle in this district, how should I decide it?"
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