Breaking up with a partner is often likened to experiencing a loss, and the emotions that follow can be just as intense and complex as those experienced when mourning the death of a loved one. In the aftermath of a breakup, individuals often find themselves traversing through a series of emotional stages, collectively known as…
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UPSC & Heartbreak: My Journey on the Road Less Traveled
For as long as I can remember, becoming an IAS officer was my dream—a calling, even. The idea of creating meaningful change, of leaving a legacy, had always been alluring. But then, life threw me a curveball that I hadn't seen coming. In the middle of my intense UPSC preparation, I experienced a breakup.…
Read MoreFrom Shattered to Whole: Surviving the UPSC Pressure Cooker
A Dream to Serve Hi, my name is Ananya. Ever since I was a kid, I had the dream of making a difference. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam seemed like my route to impact, to serve the nation on a grand scale. So, I took the plunge and ended up in Mukherjee Nagar,…
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