Acknowledgement

I express my heartfelt gratitude to my loving husband, Pankaj, for his unwavering support and encouragement throughout my literary journey. You read each word I wrote with patience and joy, treasuring my tiny achievements as valuable trophies. Deep inside, you believed in me and lent a helping hand (and ear) whenever needed. Thank you for always being my rock.

To my wonderful children, Mrinal and Kushal, for your patience and understanding as I spent countless hours writing and erasing while you waited for dinner. Each piece of writing went through your intense scrutiny ! You inspire me, and in you, I see the modern-day youth to whom my works are dedicated, for it is here that the power for transformation and change rests.

I wish to thank my dear Mummy and Papa, whose blessings and love have shaped my life and character. To my siblings, Aloke, Archana, Preeti, and Pravin, for their continuous support and encouragement. Your love and belief in my abilities have been a driving force behind the completion of this essay.

With great humility and gratitude, I acknowledge the esteemed national publications, specifically The Hindu, The Free Press Journal, Dainik Jagran Jhansi, and Krishi Jagaran, for finding my articles print-worthy and allowing me to share them with the people. This compilation is a collection of some of my humble contributions to these newspapers.

I am forever indebted to Lord Mahavir for the way I breathe and feel alive. It is you and you alone who have to show me the way.

With love and appreciation,

- Alka Jain

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