In all the countries of the world and specially in the developing countries a concern is being expressed about the viability of their administrative systems in relation to their capability of confronting the changes in the domestic and international environments and to find appropriate solutions for their resolution. The turbulent environment, if it has to be managed effectively, needs a concerted effort on the part of policy makers, planners, civil servants, ...
"Behind the Power: Vignettes from my life in the IAS", is the story of men who run Governments, who wield power, who make momentous decisions and who guide people's destinies. Shakespeare’s tragic heroes had a fatal flaw in their characters that led to their ultimate downfall and tragedy. Today's heroes have flaws too but nothing proves fatal in their cases. Most of them escape with them, in fact flourish in spite of them resulting in a tragic-comedy ...