A conversation with Ria last year in July. With some students you just know that they will click. I am extremely fortunate to connect with some very fine students year after year.
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π UPSC ESSAY HACKATHON β Open to All!
π₯ Crack the Essay Paper with Confidence!
Join us for a power-packed Essay Hackathon with Jawwad Kazi, exclusively on the Civils Catalyst App!
π Whatβs in store?
β Based on previous year UPSC Essay topics
β Learn how to score well in the Essay paper
β Get practical tips on topic selection, ideation & articulation
β Participate in live hands-on practice during the session
π Date: 27 May 2025
π Time: 6:00 PM
π LIVE on the Civils Catalyst App
π Mentor: Jawwad Kazi β Trusted guide to hundreds of UPSC aspirants, known for his result-oriented Essay strategy and proven 20-paragraph framework!
π² Download the App now to attend
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π‘ No registration fee | Open to all serious aspirants
π’ Letβs decode Essay writing, the UPSC way!
π₯ Crack the Essay Paper with Confidence!
Join us for a power-packed Essay Hackathon with Jawwad Kazi, exclusively on the Civils Catalyst App!
π Whatβs in store?
β Based on previous year UPSC Essay topics
β Learn how to score well in the Essay paper
β Get practical tips on topic selection, ideation & articulation
β Participate in live hands-on practice during the session
π Date: 27 May 2025
π Time: 6:00 PM
π LIVE on the Civils Catalyst App
π Mentor: Jawwad Kazi β Trusted guide to hundreds of UPSC aspirants, known for his result-oriented Essay strategy and proven 20-paragraph framework!
π² Download the App now to attend
π€ Whatsapp us: +91 9689867863
π t.me/CivilsCatalyst
πΈ Instagram: @civilscatalyst
π₯ YouTube: @CivilsCatalyst
π Facebook: @CivilsCatalyst
π‘ No registration fee | Open to all serious aspirants
π’ Letβs decode Essay writing, the UPSC way!
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Dear Students,
Due to an urgent and unforeseen circumstance, todayβs open-to-all Essay Hackathon session will need to be rescheduled to tomorrow at 12 noon. I sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and truly appreciate your understanding and support.
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
Warm regards,
Jawwad Kazi.
Due to an urgent and unforeseen circumstance, todayβs open-to-all Essay Hackathon session will need to be rescheduled to tomorrow at 12 noon. I sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and truly appreciate your understanding and support.
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
Warm regards,
Jawwad Kazi.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF6FqPUNY5w
Some pertinent points raised. Do watch when you have some time.
Some pertinent points raised. Do watch when you have some time.
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βIAS officers do not like democracy, see it as inconvenienceβ: Former IAS officer T.R. Raghunandan
From identifying illegal migrants to Waqf to anti-conversion laws, over the last few years, the powers of the district magistrates have been significantly expanded, making the young IAS officer the arbiter in crucial matters of identity, property, and religiousβ¦
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π UPSC ESSAY HACKATHON β Open to All!
π₯ Crack the Essay Paper with Confidence!
Join us for a power-packed Essay Hackathon with Jawwad Kazi, exclusively on the Civils Catalyst App!
π Whatβs in store?
β Based on previous year UPSC Essay topics
β Learn how to score well in the Essay paper
β Get practical tips on topic selection, ideation & articulation
β Participate in live hands-on practice during the session
π Date: 27 May 2025
π Time: 6:00 PM
π LIVE on the Civils Catalyst App
π Mentor: Jawwad Kazi β Trusted guide to hundreds of UPSC aspirants, known for his result-oriented Essay strategy and proven 20-paragraph framework!
π² Download the App now to attend
π€ Whatsapp us: +91 9689867863
π t.me/CivilsCatalyst
πΈ Instagram: @civilscatalyst
π₯ YouTube: @CivilsCatalyst
π Facebook: @CivilsCatalyst
π‘ No registration fee | Open to all serious aspirants
π’ Letβs decode Essay writing, the UPSC way!
π₯ Crack the Essay Paper with Confidence!
Join us for a power-packed Essay Hackathon with Jawwad Kazi, exclusively on the Civils Catalyst App!
π Whatβs in store?
β Based on previous year UPSC Essay topics
β Learn how to score well in the Essay paper
β Get practical tips on topic selection, ideation & articulation
β Participate in live hands-on practice during the session
π Date: 27 May 2025
π Time: 6:00 PM
π LIVE on the Civils Catalyst App
π Mentor: Jawwad Kazi β Trusted guide to hundreds of UPSC aspirants, known for his result-oriented Essay strategy and proven 20-paragraph framework!
π² Download the App now to attend
π€ Whatsapp us: +91 9689867863
π t.me/CivilsCatalyst
πΈ Instagram: @civilscatalyst
π₯ YouTube: @CivilsCatalyst
π Facebook: @CivilsCatalyst
π‘ No registration fee | Open to all serious aspirants
π’ Letβs decode Essay writing, the UPSC way!
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Good morning,
Before you attend today's Hackathon on the App (live or recorded) or in the class, I would urge you to kindly brainstorm over this essay topic that was part of our Essay Test series last year - The Role of Art in Society: Reflecting or Shaping Reality? We will be discussing it in the class and I feel it will be useful if you do this small exercise beforehand.
Before you attend today's Hackathon on the App (live or recorded) or in the class, I would urge you to kindly brainstorm over this essay topic that was part of our Essay Test series last year - The Role of Art in Society: Reflecting or Shaping Reality? We will be discussing it in the class and I feel it will be useful if you do this small exercise beforehand.
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Hi,
If you are in Pune then do attend this open to all offline session today.
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Join a Free Strategy Session with Jawwad Kazi Sir, one of the most sought-after essay mentors in India.
π Venue: UPSC GUIDE Offline Centre, Near Jnana Probodhini, Oppo. Radhika Bhel, Sadashiv Peth, Pune
π Date & Time: 28th May at 5:00 PM
π‘ What You'll Gain from the Session:
βοΈ Understanding the structure of a high-scoring essay
βοΈ How to write impactful introductions and conclusions
βοΈ Strategies to balance philosophical and GS-based essays
βοΈ Common mistakes to avoid in the UPSC essay paper
βοΈ How toppers plan and frame their essays
βοΈ Personalized tips from Jawwad Sirβs mentorship experience with UPSC toppers
βοΈ Free Book written by UPSC Topper after attending the session.
π Limited Seats | First-Come, First-Serve Basis
If you are in Pune then do attend this open to all offline session today.
βββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
Join a Free Strategy Session with Jawwad Kazi Sir, one of the most sought-after essay mentors in India.
π Venue: UPSC GUIDE Offline Centre, Near Jnana Probodhini, Oppo. Radhika Bhel, Sadashiv Peth, Pune
π Date & Time: 28th May at 5:00 PM
π‘ What You'll Gain from the Session:
βοΈ Understanding the structure of a high-scoring essay
βοΈ How to write impactful introductions and conclusions
βοΈ Strategies to balance philosophical and GS-based essays
βοΈ Common mistakes to avoid in the UPSC essay paper
βοΈ How toppers plan and frame their essays
βοΈ Personalized tips from Jawwad Sirβs mentorship experience with UPSC toppers
βοΈ Free Book written by UPSC Topper after attending the session.
π Limited Seats | First-Come, First-Serve Basis
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π Essay Crash Course Starts Monday β 9th June at 8:00 AM!
π² Access via App + Website: civilscatalyst.akamai.net.in
π 1-Year Full Access | Includes World History
Course + Full Essay Test Series Assessed by Jawwad Kazi sir
π For queries, WhatsApp: 9689867863
π₯ Recommended by Toppers:
β Ria Kaur Sethi (AIR 89) β Improved by 30 marks to score 132
β Vivek Shukla (AIR 355) β Gained 44 marks to notch 138 , one of the highest amongst selected candidates,
And many more toppers
Led by Jawwad Kazi Sir, this 6-day LIVE intensive is your chance to master Essay writing with proven methods and personal guidance.
π What Youβll Gain:
βοΈ 8-Step Method to writing a winning UPSC Essay
π Hands-on practice in class with live writing & review
π§ Decode GS & Philosophical topics with clarity
π Full Essay Test Series β 8 Tests (4 Full-Length + 4 Half-Length)
π BONUS: World History Crash Course
π₯ 1-Year Access to all recordings
π¨βπ« One-to-One Mentorship by Jawwad Kazi Sir
π―Enroll now and start transforming your preparation!
π Visit: civilscatalyst.akamai.net.in
π² WhatsApp: 9689867863
π² Access via App + Website: civilscatalyst.akamai.net.in
π 1-Year Full Access | Includes World History
Course + Full Essay Test Series Assessed by Jawwad Kazi sir
π For queries, WhatsApp: 9689867863
π₯ Recommended by Toppers:
β Ria Kaur Sethi (AIR 89) β Improved by 30 marks to score 132
β Vivek Shukla (AIR 355) β Gained 44 marks to notch 138 , one of the highest amongst selected candidates,
And many more toppers
Led by Jawwad Kazi Sir, this 6-day LIVE intensive is your chance to master Essay writing with proven methods and personal guidance.
π What Youβll Gain:
βοΈ 8-Step Method to writing a winning UPSC Essay
π Hands-on practice in class with live writing & review
π§ Decode GS & Philosophical topics with clarity
π Full Essay Test Series β 8 Tests (4 Full-Length + 4 Half-Length)
π BONUS: World History Crash Course
π₯ 1-Year Access to all recordings
π¨βπ« One-to-One Mentorship by Jawwad Kazi Sir
π―Enroll now and start transforming your preparation!
π Visit: civilscatalyst.akamai.net.in
π² WhatsApp: 9689867863
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Do listen to this TED Talk on a remarkable study by Harvard University on What Makes a Good Life. Itβs one of the longest-running studies on happiness and gives deep insights that can be very handy in essays related to themes/virtues like happiness, interpersonal relationships, compassion, empathy, and emotional well-being.
Last year, in the Essay Crash Course batches, I had shared this study with a hunch that a happiness-based topic might be askedβand it turned out right. The essay topic βThere is no path to happiness, happiness is the pathβ was asked in the exam.
Itβs a very insightful talk that brings home a simple truth: good relationshipsβnot wealth or fameβkeep us happier and healthier. The idea is not just to remember the content, but to understand the essence and mould it as per the essay topicβs demand. Because ultimately, it's not how much you know, but how well you connect what you know with what the topic is asking.
Do give it a watchβitβs relevant, relatable, and can be used in multiple essay contexts.
New Essay Crash Course coming up from Monday 16th of June. Do visit the App/Website of Civils Catalyst to know more.
β Jawwad Kazi
Last year, in the Essay Crash Course batches, I had shared this study with a hunch that a happiness-based topic might be askedβand it turned out right. The essay topic βThere is no path to happiness, happiness is the pathβ was asked in the exam.
Itβs a very insightful talk that brings home a simple truth: good relationshipsβnot wealth or fameβkeep us happier and healthier. The idea is not just to remember the content, but to understand the essence and mould it as per the essay topicβs demand. Because ultimately, it's not how much you know, but how well you connect what you know with what the topic is asking.
Do give it a watchβitβs relevant, relatable, and can be used in multiple essay contexts.
New Essay Crash Course coming up from Monday 16th of June. Do visit the App/Website of Civils Catalyst to know more.
β Jawwad Kazi
YouTube
What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness | Robert Waldinger | TED
What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone β but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you're mistaken. As the director of 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedentedβ¦
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXM0aulfFec
This is a summary of the movie The Experiment, which is loosely based on the famous (and infamous) Stanford Prison Experiment that we had discussed during class. Itβs a gripping portrayal of how ordinary people can lose their sense of self and morality when given unchecked power.The film raises powerful questions around how power alters behaviour, how peer pressure can silence morality and how systems can drive people to extremes.
Insightful and relevant for essays on power, morality, peer dynamics, leadership, and ethical courage. This experiment was shared in the class last year also with a prediction that power theme related essay could be asked.
This is a summary of the movie The Experiment, which is loosely based on the famous (and infamous) Stanford Prison Experiment that we had discussed during class. Itβs a gripping portrayal of how ordinary people can lose their sense of self and morality when given unchecked power.The film raises powerful questions around how power alters behaviour, how peer pressure can silence morality and how systems can drive people to extremes.
Insightful and relevant for essays on power, morality, peer dynamics, leadership, and ethical courage. This experiment was shared in the class last year also with a prediction that power theme related essay could be asked.
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The Experiment Movie 2010 Summarized in English
The story of the film is based on an experiment, to observe the effects of power, rules, group identity, and dehumanization in a simulated prison environment. For this purpose, Volunteers enticed by $1,000 per day, arrive for a psychological study led byβ¦
π Essay Crash Course Starts Monday β 16th June at 8:00 AM!
π² Access via App (Android and IoS)
π 1-Year Full Access | Includes World History
Course + Full Essay Test Series Assessed by Jawwad Kazi sir
π For queries, WhatsApp: 9689867863
π₯ Recommended by Toppers:
β Ria Kaur Sethi (AIR 89) β Improved by 30 marks to score 132
β Vivek Shukla (AIR 355) β Gained 44 marks to notch 138 , one of the highest amongst selected candidates,
And many more toppers
Led by Jawwad Kazi Sir, this 6-day LIVE intensive is your chance to master Essay writing with proven methods and personal guidance.
π What Youβll Gain:
βοΈ 8-Step Method to writing a winning UPSC Essay
π Hands-on practice in class with live writing & review
π§ Decode GS & Philosophical topics with clarity
π Full Essay Test Series β 8 Tests (4 Full-Length + 4 Half-Length)
π BONUS: World History Crash Course
π₯ 1-Year Access to all recordings
π¨βπ« One-to-One Mentorship by Jawwad Kazi Sir
π―Enroll now and start transforming your preparation!
π Visit: civilscatalyst.akamai.net.in
π² WhatsApp: 9689867863
π² Access via App (Android and IoS)
π 1-Year Full Access | Includes World History
Course + Full Essay Test Series Assessed by Jawwad Kazi sir
π For queries, WhatsApp: 9689867863
π₯ Recommended by Toppers:
β Ria Kaur Sethi (AIR 89) β Improved by 30 marks to score 132
β Vivek Shukla (AIR 355) β Gained 44 marks to notch 138 , one of the highest amongst selected candidates,
And many more toppers
Led by Jawwad Kazi Sir, this 6-day LIVE intensive is your chance to master Essay writing with proven methods and personal guidance.
π What Youβll Gain:
βοΈ 8-Step Method to writing a winning UPSC Essay
π Hands-on practice in class with live writing & review
π§ Decode GS & Philosophical topics with clarity
π Full Essay Test Series β 8 Tests (4 Full-Length + 4 Half-Length)
π BONUS: World History Crash Course
π₯ 1-Year Access to all recordings
π¨βπ« One-to-One Mentorship by Jawwad Kazi Sir
π―Enroll now and start transforming your preparation!
π Visit: civilscatalyst.akamai.net.in
π² WhatsApp: 9689867863
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTPt70vA39k
A great case study that can be connected to multiple essay topics. Great watch otherwise too.
A great case study that can be connected to multiple essay topics. Great watch otherwise too.
YouTube
Wolves saved Yellowstone National Park - The Northern Range
Few places are as special and unique as Yellowstone National Park β the worldβs first national park. A wilderness jewel of vast forests and wide-open valleys, home to large bison herds, wolf packs, and grizzly bears.
The Northern Range is the hub of wildlifeβ¦
The Northern Range is the hub of wildlifeβ¦
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Essay Toppers' Copy Ria Sethi AIR 89 (Essay Score 132).pdf
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Essay Copy of UPSC Topper Ria Kaur Sethi (AIR 89). Essay score improvement from 102 to 132. I would urge you to see the rough page at the end. In the essay crash course we work on this template to have a very structured, meticulous and well planned rough work so that the actual writing of the essay becomes super easy.
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7.5 MB
I will be sharing some good copies of essays here in the days to come. These are written in real time constraints so these won't be perfect so to speak but will surely be helpful in understanding several nuances of essay writing. Happy reading.
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π Essay Crash Course Starts Monday β 16th June at 8:00 AM!
π² Access via App (Android and IoS)
π 1-Year Full Access | Includes World History
Course + Full Essay Test Series Assessed by Jawwad Kazi sir
π For queries, WhatsApp: 9689867863
π₯ Recommended by Toppers:
β Ria Kaur Sethi (AIR 89) β Improved by 30 marks to score 132
β Vivek Shukla (AIR 355) β Gained 44 marks to notch 138 , one of the highest amongst selected candidates,
And many more toppers
Led by Jawwad Kazi Sir, this 6-day LIVE intensive is your chance to master Essay writing with proven methods and personal guidance.
π What Youβll Gain:
βοΈ 8-Step Method to writing a winning UPSC Essay
π Hands-on practice in class with live writing & review
π§ Decode GS & Philosophical topics with clarity
π Full Essay Test Series β 8 Tests (4 Full-Length + 4 Half-Length)
π BONUS: World History Crash Course
π₯ 1-Year Access to all recordings
π¨βπ« One-to-One Mentorship by Jawwad Kazi Sir
π―Enroll now and start transforming your preparation!
π Visit: civilscatalyst.akamai.net.in
π² WhatsApp: 9689867863
π² Access via App (Android and IoS)
π 1-Year Full Access | Includes World History
Course + Full Essay Test Series Assessed by Jawwad Kazi sir
π For queries, WhatsApp: 9689867863
π₯ Recommended by Toppers:
β Ria Kaur Sethi (AIR 89) β Improved by 30 marks to score 132
β Vivek Shukla (AIR 355) β Gained 44 marks to notch 138 , one of the highest amongst selected candidates,
And many more toppers
Led by Jawwad Kazi Sir, this 6-day LIVE intensive is your chance to master Essay writing with proven methods and personal guidance.
π What Youβll Gain:
βοΈ 8-Step Method to writing a winning UPSC Essay
π Hands-on practice in class with live writing & review
π§ Decode GS & Philosophical topics with clarity
π Full Essay Test Series β 8 Tests (4 Full-Length + 4 Half-Length)
π BONUS: World History Crash Course
π₯ 1-Year Access to all recordings
π¨βπ« One-to-One Mentorship by Jawwad Kazi Sir
π―Enroll now and start transforming your preparation!
π Visit: civilscatalyst.akamai.net.in
π² WhatsApp: 9689867863
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