A Life of Our TimesThis book deals with the author s work in the administrative services, under the British and in the Indian administrative services. After Independence, the author, an ICS officer, continued to work in the Indian administration and was often deputed to foreign missions. His memoirs give us an insight about several critical moments in Indian and world history. |
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الصفحة 128
The strain of living in an atmosphere of fear and suspicion begins to tell on one ,
and we too felt the need for a respite . We flew to Geneva , via Prague , a city
once known for its beauty and elegance , but now looking sad and run - down .
The strain of living in an atmosphere of fear and suspicion begins to tell on one ,
and we too felt the need for a respite . We flew to Geneva , via Prague , a city
once known for its beauty and elegance , but now looking sad and run - down .
الصفحة 306
Its predominant colour was the emerald green of rice paddies . It was a glaring
contrast to the stark and sandy countryside of Sindh . The people were much
gentler and poorer and miserably clad as they struggled for a living by fishing
with ...
Its predominant colour was the emerald green of rice paddies . It was a glaring
contrast to the stark and sandy countryside of Sindh . The people were much
gentler and poorer and miserably clad as they struggled for a living by fishing
with ...
الصفحة 395
The common man expected some tangible improvement in his lot , a little more
pay , better living conditions , greater promotion prospects . He saw with envy the
newly appointed ministers , men of unknown origin and doubtful credentials ...
The common man expected some tangible improvement in his lot , a little more
pay , better living conditions , greater promotion prospects . He saw with envy the
newly appointed ministers , men of unknown origin and doubtful credentials ...
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المحتوى
Going Through the Paces | 32 |
Clodhopping Collector | 51 |
Changing of the Guard | 71 |
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