Monthly Archives: December 2024

In 2024, I read some incredible books filled with enriching ideas ranging from personal productivity to public administration, quantum physics to mega infrastructure projects.  Due to the generative AI revolution, many predict that the importance of reading and writing will diminish significantly. I strongly disagree.  I am convinced that reading and writing will become even more essential in… Read More »

Some years ago, I briefly held the charge as a Land Acquisition Officer (LAO) for an important infrastructure project. The concerned officer was on leave and I was to hold the fort until he returned. I was new to the service and hadn’t had any experience with land acquisition. My knowledge on the subject was shallow, limited to… Read More »