The Ethics of Ambition- Civil Services, Uncivil Struggles

The Ethics of Ambition: Civil Services, Uncivil Struggles is the inspiring story of Aarav Pandey, a small-town boy with an impossible dream—to join the Indian Civil Services. His journey is anything but smooth. Marked by repeated failures, crushing loneliness, and moments of despair, Aarav’s path forces him to confront not just exams, but himself.
From dusty village lanes to Delhi’s crowded libraries, from the anxious silence of UPSC interviews to the disciplined halls of LBSNAA, and finally into the unpredictable realities of administration, Aarav’s story reflects the struggles of thousands who fight for a dream against all odds. Along the way, he learns that true success is not in rank or power, but in resilience, integrity, and service to others.
A moving tale of courage and hope, The Long Road to Dawn reminds us that even in the darkest night, dawn is never far—it often lies within us, waiting to rise.