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M.S. Ashokan
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
270
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction biography that profiles one of Indiaโs most respected engineers and technocrats, whose steady discipline and practical genius enabled landmark urban transport projects. The central theme is the power of meticulous planning, ethical leadership, and delivering complex infrastructure on time and within budget. The book speaks to professionals in engineering and project management, students of history, and readers drawn to real-world leadership stories. The tone is respectful, inspiring, and quietly confident.
Structured as a story-led narrative, it traces decades of work across the Indian Railways and bold metro initiatives, including the Kolkata Metro, the Konkan Railway, and the Delhi Metro. Translated from a bestselling Malayalam biography, the text blends memorable human moments with clear, accessible explanations of how large projects are imagined, funded, and brought to life. Readers move through chapters that illuminate decisions under constraint and the daily routines that sustain complex schedules.
Beyond the milestones, this is a portrait of a private person who became an icon of modern India through an uncompromising work ethic. It offers concrete takeaways on leadership, time management, risk awareness, and stakeholder collaborationโuseful for anyone curious about how infrastructure shapes everyday life.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how disciplined leadership can move nations, plus inspiration to pursue meaningful, impact-driven work. It leaves a lasting impression of integrity, perseverance, and the social value of infrastructure.
Product Details
Author
M.S. Ashokan
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
270
Language
English
SKU
9780143425304
ISBN
9780143425304
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x1.6x13.3cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 299
โน 285
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