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SINDA chief executive Anbarasu Rajendran’s bookshelf holds modern and ancient wisdom
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Singapore Indian Development Association chief executive Anbarasu Rajendran sees reading as one of the most accessible and powerful ways to expand one’s thinking.
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- Anbarasu Rajendran reads books blending modern personal growth insights and ancient Tamil wisdom, reflecting his leadership and cultural values.
- He values reading for leadership, education and social mobility, seeing it as essential for reflection and continuous learning despite a busy schedule.
- Reading fosters empathy, critical thinking and community progress, making it a powerful tool for individual and collective development.
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Who: Anbarasu Rajendran, 54, chief executive of the Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) since 2018. Prior to joining SINDA, he held leadership positions in the Ministry of Education (MOE), including roles as a school leader and director of the MOE Language Centre.
“I am now reading 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest and My Grandmother’s Tweets by Geetha Gopalakrishnan, which draws inspiration from Avvaiyar’s ancient wisdom.
