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SOIC ( School of Intrinsic Compounding ) is a leading Indian education platform founded by Ishmohit Arora and a team of dedicated analysts. Their mission is to empower retail investors through in-depth investing education, financial research, and practical resources, with a special focus on fundamental analysis and value investing.  I have been a subscriber to their channel for the last 3 years. Part 1 of Books Recommendations on Investing by School of Intrinsic Compounding (SOIC) is already published on the blog. SOIC frequently shares top book recommendations to build a strong foundation in investing and personal growth.  Here is the list of SOIC-recommended books for experienced investors: Decision Making and Behavioral Finance Thinking in Bets – Annie Duke – Decision making under uncertainty using betting frameworks. Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin To Munger – Peter Bevelin – Behavioral and evolutionary insights into investing. Poor Charlie's Almanack – Edited by Peter D....

SOIC ( School of Intrinsic Compounding ) is a leading Indian education platform founded by Ishmohit Arora and a team of dedicated analysts. Their mission is to empower retail investors through in-depth investing education, financial research, and practical resources, with a special focus on fundamental analysis and value investing. I have been a subscriber to their channel for the last 3 years. SOIC frequently shares top book recommendations to build a strong foundation in investing and personal growth.  Here are some books endorsed and discussed by the SOIC team: Behavioral Finance and Psychology Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini – Explore the psychology behind influence and persuasion. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg – Understanding habit formation and change. Atomic Habits  — James Clear  – Building effective habits for success. The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova – Exploration of probability and psychology in poker and life. The ...

The Takshashila Institution is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit centre specialized in research and education in public policy, based in Bangalore, India. The institution stands out because it bridges expert knowledge and influential networks, producing independent policy research and fostering rich public discourse to strengthen India’s intellectual engagement. Why do their book recommendations matter? Simply put, following Takshashila Institution’s book recommendations is important because they are curated by leading scholars and policy practitioners deeply engaged in India’s socio-economic and strategic challenges.  Books authored by the Takshashila Institution faculty  Missing In Action: Why You Should Care About Public Policy — Pranay Kotasthane & Raghu S. Jaitley (2023) When the Chips Are Down: A Deep Dive into a Global Crisis — Pranay Kotasthane & Abhiram Manchi (2023) We, The Citizens: Strengthening the Indian Republic — Khyati Pathak, Anupam Man...

The training titled "Effective Capacity Building for Agri-institution Personnel: Tools and Techniques," organized by MANAGE (National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management),  wa s aimed at enhancing the competencies of agricultural extension personnel. Dr. Srinivasacharyulu Attaluri, Deputy Director (Knowledge Management) at MANAGE, is a key resource person involved in such capacity-building initiatives. Brief: The agricultural landscape is undergoing rapid transformation due to the rise of agri-startups that introduce novel approaches for capacity building by Training Institutions while working with farmers in India. MANAGE, EEIs, SAMETIs, SAUs, ICAR Institutes, and KVKs all conduct capacity building, skill development, and technology transfer activities for extension personnel and farmers. They deliver similar content independently, leading to duplication and overlapping of the efforts too. Book Recommendation : The recommended book, titled " What Every Exten...

" The Seen and the Unseen " is India's premier long-form podcast hosted by Amit Varma. The podcast, which has been running since 2017, features long-form conversations with intellectuals, writers, economists, historians, and thought leaders from India and around the world. Amit Varma is a respected journalist and writer, a two-time winner of the Bastiat Prize for Journalism. The show is renowned for its rich intellectual content and the diversity of its guests, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in public policy, history, culture, or economics in contemporary India.  I am only sharing the books recommended related to Psychology  and personal growth:  Four Thousand Weeks — Oliver Burkeman Wanting — Luke Burgis Start With Why — Simon Sinek The Hard Thing About Hard Things — Ben Horowitz Zero to One — Peter Thiel Atomic Habits — James Clear How to Know a Person — David Brooks The Anxious Generation — Jonathan Haidt Good to Great — Jim Collins The Lean...

Are you looking for ways to get more out of AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini, or Perplexity?  Let us learn about prompt. A prompt is a written instruction or command that directs the AI to perform a task. Mega-prompts are great when you already have all the information on hand and need a direct output without much back-and-forth. Prompt chaining is useful for more complex tasks that may require clarifications, multiple revisions, or when you need to probe deeper into specific details. Today, I will share a set of expertly crafted prompt templates designed for  making your interactions more productive and your output sharper.   Try these prompts in your next AI query and watch your work improve with better clarity, deeper insights, and faster progress.  Teaching and Breaking Down Concepts Imagine you’ve spent 20 years mastering [industry/topic]. Explain its fundamentals to a complete beginner, using simple analogies, clear logic, and step‑by‑step breakdowns. Teach...

NITI Aayog on October 8 released a pioneering study, AI for Inclusive Societal Development .  The roadmap proposes a national mission "Digital ShramSetu" that leverages AI and frontier technologies to overcome systemic barriers faced by informal workers and  can be harnessed to transform the lives and livelihoods of India’s informal workers. The  five key components of roadmap: Develop a national blueprint Coordinate fragmented stakeholders Catalyse strategic partnerships Translate innovation into impact Provide policy and regulatory support Ecosystem  India has one of the largest informal economies in the world, with about 90% of the workforce employed under informal arrangements, contributing nearly half (around 45-50%) of the country's GDP having 490 million informal workers. The informal sector includes unregistered enterprises, self-employed workers, casual laborers, domestic workers, and informal service providers, often lacking social security benefits. India'...