Nirupama Rao - A Lifestory

Someone well known for being good at talking with other countries and thinking clearly about India's plans for dealing with the world is a retired government worker from the 1973 group of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). This person had a great career that lasted many years, and they did a lot to help India connect with the rest of the world. Their story is like a movie with many different parts and challenges. From dealing with the tricky relationship between India and China as India's Ambassador to China between 2009 and 2011, which was like a very important part of a world politics story, to standing up for India's interests in the United States as India's Ambassador from 2011 to 2013, this person always showed strong leadership and a promise to do their best. People who worked with them often liked how careful they were and how well they understood things. One experienced diplomat said they were good at "getting rid of the confusion and finding the most important problems." Before being an ambassador, this person was the first woman to speak for the Ministry of External Affairs, which they did with style and skill. They are also a good writer and have written a book of poems called "Rain Rising". In 2001, they were the first woman to lead a group in Sri Lanka. Their career shows not only that they did well at their job, but also that they were dedicated to helping the public. This makes them a good example for people who want to be diplomats and a valuable part of India's foreign policy team.