Ep 122: [Republish] From Bureaucracy to Bookshelves: Rachna Singh's Path Beyond the Revenue Service
Fri Aug 22 2025
Rachna Singh former Principal Commissioner Income Tax is a multifaceted professional whose expertise spans across literature, finance, and writing. She authored notable books on economic matters, including 'Penny Panache: Piecing the Economic Puzzle' (2016), 'Financial Felicity: Making Sense of Money Matters' (2017), and 'Myriad Musings' (2016), a compilation of her published articles and travelogues. Her recent publication, 'The Bitcoin Saga: A Mixed Montage,' was released by Bloomsbury.
In the academic sphere, Rachna excelled in English Literature at Punjab University, earning gold medals for academic excellence. Her outstanding achievements led to the Nehru Centenary scholarship for a doctorate at the University of Cambridge.
Transitioning from academia to the Indian Revenue Service, Rachna ventured into finance, taxation, economics, and law. Despite this shift, her passion for writing remained steadfast. Completing her Doctorate in English Literature in 2003, Rachna showcased her literary prowess through several books, including 'Myriad Musings,' 'Penny Panache,' and 'The Bitcoin Saga.'
In September 2021, Rachna transitioned into full-time writing, establishing 'The Wise Owl,' an online literary & Art magazine. Her latest creation, 'Phoenix in Flames,' celebrates the extraordinary resilience of ordinary women, portraying fortitude and grit, unveiling the remarkable strength inherent in the ordinary.
Key themes emerging out of our conversation:
Confronting challenges.The impact of mentorship.Self-doubt is natural to everyone.Taking inspiration from her daughter. Life skills learned because of Proximity to nature.Importance of financial independence for women. The mind can make a hell of heaven and a heaven of hell.Overcoming adversity and emerging stronger on the other side.Qualities of tenacity and passion that contributed to Rachna's success.From a utopian view of the world to a practical understanding of reality.Confronting Fears and Personal Growth, doing things outside your comfort zone.
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Rachna Singh former Principal Commissioner Income Tax is a multifaceted professional whose expertise spans across literature, finance, and writing. She authored notable books on economic matters, including 'Penny Panache: Piecing the Economic Puzzle' (2016), 'Financial Felicity: Making Sense of Money Matters' (2017), and 'Myriad Musings' (2016), a compilation of her published articles and travelogues. Her recent publication, 'The Bitcoin Saga: A Mixed Montage,' was released by Bloomsbury. In the academic sphere, Rachna excelled in English Literature at Punjab University, earning gold medals for academic excellence. Her outstanding achievements led to the Nehru Centenary scholarship for a doctorate at the University of Cambridge. Transitioning from academia to the Indian Revenue Service, Rachna ventured into finance, taxation, economics, and law. Despite this shift, her passion for writing remained steadfast. Completing her Doctorate in English Literature in 2003, Rachna showcased her literary prowess through several books, including 'Myriad Musings,' 'Penny Panache,' and 'The Bitcoin Saga.' In September 2021, Rachna transitioned into full-time writing, establishing 'The Wise Owl,' an online literary & Art magazine. Her latest creation, 'Phoenix in Flames,' celebrates the extraordinary resilience of ordinary women, portraying fortitude and grit, unveiling the remarkable strength inherent in the ordinary. Key themes emerging out of our conversation: Confronting challenges.The impact of mentorship.Self-doubt is natural to everyone.Taking inspiration from her daughter. Life skills learned because of Proximity to nature.Importance of financial independence for women. The mind can make a hell of heaven and a heaven of hell.Overcoming adversity and emerging stronger on the other side.Qualities of tenacity and passion that contributed to Rachna's success.From a utopian view of the world to a practical understanding of reality.Confronting Fears and Personal Growth, doing things outside your comfort zone. Connect with Enma Popli on Linkedin: >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/enmapopli/ Visit Enma Popli's website >> http://www.enmapopli.com/