This book provides a straightforward and insightful look into the inner workings of Indian bureaucracy and government operations. Whether you're directly involved in administrative services or not, the author skillfully navigates through the complexities, highlighting the challenges and successes of running a vast country like India.

From historical operations to contemporary policies, it offers a balanced perspective that will leave you feeling informed and engaged. A definite must-read for...

Decoding Indian Babudom is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of governance in India. Highly recommended.

The book 'Decoding Indian Babudom' by author Ashwini Shrivastava is an eye-opener in many ways.

The book not only highlights the shortcomings related to the country's bureaucracy but also gives several suggestions to check and fix them.

The book comes in a easy-to-read format and is a first by a journalist.

Students preparing for civil services examination and young officers should definitely read this book if they wish to bring positive changes in the way bureaucracy functions.

Excellent write up on the bureaucracy...it seems it's happening right in front of me. Nuances and the subtlety are its hall mark. Never expected an "acivil servant" to command such the deep rooted understanding of the so called steel structure of the bureaucracy. I recall a book on the topic by the great Arun Shourie "Governance" but that was focussed on a monolithic point ie red tapism.But this book is a Handbook on Administration for the serving civil servants n the would be civil servants ...