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As you would be already knowing, there was a shock and awe in the world of chess after India put up a collective show of strength with their performance at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, on September 23, 2024. It was such a manifestation of overwhelming power and a spectacular display of force […]

You must have heard almost every topper of the UPSC CSE talking about the need for a dedicated and focused approach towards preparing for the most challenging and prestigious exam. What do you make out of the two words—dedication and focus—often repeated? Where do the two qualities in your preparation come from? How can one […]

She scripted a glorious history with her manifold achievements, including opening India’s medal account at the 2024 Games. First, she became the first-ever Indian woman to enter the final of an Olympic shooting event and eventually win a medal. To gauge the enormity of it, just think that India had to wait for 40 long […]

Today, I am revealing a secret that has remained a ‘secret’ for thousands of years despite being enormously talked about. The secret is: You are what you think. In other words, it is the power of thought. It is a fascinating concept of how your mind shapes your reality. It is a journey of self-discovery […]

After a few years of preparing for the Civil Services Examination, you must be familiar with the known ways of cracking this one of the toughest exams. You have zeroed in on your subjects. You have made notes or are in the process of making your notes on all necessary topics. You have devised ways […]

Against the backdrop of a range of competitive examinations in the offing, this time, I would like to share a time-tested mantra of success with all of you. This mantra is to “not only work hard but also smart while maintaining a holistic, healthy and synergistic balance between mind and body.” In a nutshell, this […]

The recently announced results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023-24 have yet again witnessed the successful candidates, particularly the toppers, reinventing and rewriting the definition of success in their own exclusive and unique ways. And you, as a reader of Competition Success Review (CSR), would be proud to note that your magazine has […]

Here, I bring to your notice an attribute that will serve you all your life—the art of conversation. You have an immediate relevance of it in the context of the Personality Test that you must conquer as a last citadel in your journey to ace various competitive examinations, particularly the UPSC Civil Services Examination. For […]

The journey to eventual career success is indeed tough. There are many ups and downs on the path of success. During the course of this journey, life often resembles a roller coaster ride. But, remember that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Recall legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who actually lived this dictum. […]

What does a New Year, which comes and goes every year, mean to you? Is it just a change of date on the calendar? One more night out for a grand party? A vacation with family and friends to some exotic location? Or nothing but the same routine of preparing for your UPSC or other […]