About Me

 About Me

Welcome to Shifting Paradigms by SP, a space where thoughts evolve, ideas challenge the status quo, and knowledge empowers. I am Snehpreeyanka, the mind behind this blog, and here’s a glimpse into who I am and what drives my journey.


Locution is my sword,
Ideas my shield,
And knowledge my armor.

A linguaphile by passion,
A black-belt in karate by strength,
A bike-rider and solo-traveler for adventure,
And a wisdom-seeker for survival.

I’m always on a quest to discover, create, and share unique perspectives, intertwining personal thoughts and cryptic ideas into graceful locution. My goal is to inspire thoughtful reflection and encourage moral and rational thinking, ultimately contributing to a brighter, healthier society.


My Academic Background

  • Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology
  • Master's Degree in Sociology
  • Diploma in Events Management
  • Nanodegrees and Specializations in:
    • Cybersecurity from Harvard University, USA
    • Nuclear Science from Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy
    • Ethics of AI from Helsinki University, Finland
    • Critical Criminology from The Open University, UK
  • Certifications in:
    • Disaster Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
    • Rural Development from Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
    • Governance from University of London, UK
    • Electronics Engineering from Birmingham University, UK
  • Currently studying Archaeoastronomy from Politecnico di Milano, Italy

My Profession

I am an author with an internationally published book (click for Amazon link), and my second title, (The Indian Economy for UPSC and State PCS Exams) is scheduled for release in September–October 2026. Alongside my writing career, I am deeply committed to mentoring civil service aspirants. I serve as the Chief Mentor at PMF IAS (click for Course details) and lead SPire, a specialized institution focused on supporting UPSC candidates both academically and personally. As a faculty member, my core focus is on sharpening students' analytical abilities, critical thinking, and examination strategies. Expanding my reach in competitive exam education, I am also the Founding Director of InkCraft, a dedicated coaching institution for TPSC TPS/TCS preparation.

Beyond teaching, I work as a freelance content developer, creating tailored educational and editorial content across platforms. I also pursue voice work as a freelance voice-over artist, lending my voice to advertisements, narrations, audiobooks, and media projects, an extension of my passion for communication, storytelling, and knowledge-sharing. (You can explore my voice-over projects on LibriVox and here). 

Given my diverse academic background, I integrate cross-disciplinary insights into both my writing and teaching, making complex ideas accessible and engaging. Through these diverse professional roles, I strive to inspire and empower others while continuously expanding my own knowledge and skills. 

Driven by a commitment to Shifting Paradigms, my vision is to catalyze profound transformation through intentional words, dedicated mentorship, and an authentic voice. Whether through writing or teaching, I aim to make knowledge accessible, spark critical thinking and nurture individuals to grow into informed, empathetic and purpose-driven human beings. By integrating creativity with education, and intellect with compassion, I hope to leave a meaningful impact on both individual lives and society at large.

My Interests

I find joy in a variety of pursuits, categorized as follows:

Adventure and Physical Activities:

  • Motorbiking
  • Equestrianism
  • Strength Training (Weight training/ Gyming and Calisthenics)
  • Rifle and Pistol shooting

Arts and Culture:

  • Exploring, Appreciating and Critiquing Arts (Visual, Performing, Literary and Cultural art-forms)
  • Playing musical instruments (Flute and Ukulele)
  • Dancing (Kathak and Tandav)

Intellectual Pursuits:

  • Reading, Studying and Continuing Education
  • Writing (Long-form content including B2C content, Blogs, Columns and Editorials)
  • Languages and Dialects (I follow about 13 of them)
  • Critical Thinking

Favorites

  • Books: I delve deeply into Non-Fiction, with a sequential preference for Self-development, Analytics, Philosophy, Autobiographies, Science, Sociology, Religion and Spirituality.
  • Movies: Edge-of-the-couch Thrillers; Slapstick, Sitcom and Screwball Comedy.
  • Music: Ghazals, meaningful Bollywood lyrical songs, Sufi music, and Hindustani and Carnatic instrumental compositions.

This blog, Shifting Paradigms by SP, is where I channel my passion for social and spiritual ideas, backed by personal experiences and scientific understanding. I strive to nudge the mental compass of my readers toward moral, rational thinking for the betterment of society.

I invite you to explore my posts, engage with the content, and join me in this journey of shifting paradigms! For civil service aspirants looking to deepen their subject knowledge, I also encourage you to discover SPiconomy, the specialized Indian Economy branch of SPire.

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