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Do you know how babudom runs in this country?

The book presents a humorous, yet realistic account, by one who has seen it all from inside.

Funny, yet objective, account by a senior bureaucrat, the book contains 240 engrossing anecdotes on various aspects of India’s infamous bureaucracy.

Written in a lucid, captivating style with an eye on authenticity,this book will amuse, amaze and entertain you from cover to cover.


Some glimpses of its typical working-style:

*Under heaps of files...by sitting on them

*Overworking… by running around in circles

*Following the rules in letter–forgetting the spirit

*In goody-goody officialese– to conceal barbs

*In service of the nation… implying ‘Me First’

*By dancing... to the tune of politicians

*With infallibility… by passing the buck

*Without breaking rules… by bending them

*With utmost impartiality… on the paper!


About the author:

Barun Kumar Sahu, 33, is an Indian administrative Service (IAS) officer, Manipur-Tripura cadre, 1992 batch.

He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (Honours) degree in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur.

He has held several senior positions under the Government of Tripura and has rich experience of public policy formulation and administration.

The author also contributes articles on current affairs and news analysis as a hobby.