{"product_id":"beyond-the-heaven-born-service-my-journey-from-the-ias-to-philanthropy-9789354477980","title":"Beyond The Heaven-Born Service: My Journey From The IAS to Philanthropy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this candid memoir, Pushpa Sundar shares her transformative journey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efrom a dedicated IAS officer to a pioneering figure in Indian philanthropy. She\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ereflects on the influences that shaped her worldview while growing up in the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1950s in Nagpur, a city rich in historical significance as the birthplace of the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Sundar deftly explores the complexities of her\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eenvironment, marked by influential figures like V.D. Savarkar and the ideals of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahatma Gandhi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSundar's narrative unfolds through her college years at prestigious institutions, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eincluding the Delhi School of Economics, during the sixties. She examines the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003evibrant reimagining of Lutyens' Delhi and describes Prime Minister Jawaharlal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNehru's efforts to showcase independent India's aspirations with landmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elike the Ashoka Hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring her tenure in the IAS, Sundar balances a demanding career with her\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eroles as a wife and mother. She candidly discusses the challenges of being a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewoman in the service and the factors that led her to resign. She also highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe contributions of luminaries like Verghese Kurien, the architect of the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmul revolution, and others she met while posted in Gujarat, who have left\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ean indelible mark on Indian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Heaven-born Service also examines Sundar's long tenure with the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFord Foundation in the seventies, spotlighting the impact of the controversial\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeign Contributions Regulation Act, enacted by the Indira Gandhi regime in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePushpa Sundar's experiences and insights, both within India and abroad, make\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethis book more than just a memoir; they inspire a new generation-especially\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewomen-to redefine success on their own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Speaking Tiger Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789354477980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d","brand":"Pushpa Sundar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52774182518965,"sku":"9789354477980","price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/beyond-the-heaven-born-service-my-journey-from-the-ias-to-philanthropy-9789354477980","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}