“You are going through difficult moments of life. Times when you do not understand the ways of our world or the ways of our people. Hold on to yourself in these moments. These times will change. Calm will return to your being. Hold on to yourself. Please.”

Avijeet Das is an Indian writer and journalist. His work spans investigative reporting and essays on contemporary Indian society, often examining systemic issues like education, labor, and urban development. He has contributed to major publications and is recognized for his clear, analytical prose on social and economic challenges.