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From Partition to Purpose: A Journey of Resilience to Triumph

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: From Partition to Purpose: A Journey of Resilience and Triumph" My Early Years: I was born before the partition of India in 1947, a tumultuous time that would shape my life's trajectory. My parents, like millions of others, were forced to leave their home, fleeing the violence and uncertainty that gripped the subcontinent. We arrived in India with nothing but the clothes on our backs, seeking refuge and a new beginning. As a toddler, I was too young to grasp the magnitude of our situation, but I would later learn about the struggles my parents faced. My father, a dedicated school teacher, and my mother, a resilient homemaker, did everything they could to provide for our family. We stayed in a refugee camp for many months, sharing scarce resources and learning to adapt. Despite the challenges, my parents ensured that my elder brother and I received an education. I went on to complete my higher secondary education, followed by engineering and a postgraduate degree from the p...