NAVIGATING LIFE'S TAPESTRY: A SMALL GLIMPSE INTO MY DIVERSIFIED JOURNEY
I was brought into this world and raised in the enchanting embrace of Santiniketan, West Bengal, a place that would shape my life's journey in ways I could never have anticipated. While my roots hailed from Bihar, it was in Santiniketan that I truly found my identity. The cultural tapestry of this town wove itself around me as I grew, and the Bengali heritage that permeated the air became an integral part of who I was becoming. Nestled in the annals of history, Santiniketan's significance resonated deeply. Back in 1863, the visionary Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, father of the illustrious Rabindranath Tagore, breathed life into this place. In a remarkable gesture, he secured a perpetual lease for 20 acres of land adorned by two chhatim (Alstonia scholaris) trees, with a modest annual payment of Rs. 5, from Bhuban Mohan Sinha, the talukdar of Raipur, Birbhum. A guest house was erected, and the name 'Santiniketan,' which translates to 'the abode of peace,' was lov
