Language | English |
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ISBN-10 | 8172235267 |
ISBN-13 | 9788172235260 |
No of pages | 230 |
Font Size | Medium |
Book Publisher | HarperCollins India |
Published Date | 01 Dec 2006 |
Mohinder Singh, a member of the Indian Administrative Service for thirty – five years, retired as Secretary to the Government of India.
He has authored a book on road transport and another on health and food, besides writing extensively for newspapers and magazines. He is married to a well known beautician and lives in New Delhi.
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