Srinagar, July 25 -- The year 2016 marked a decisive turning point in my doctoral journey. After fruitful visits to IIT Madras and the National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL), the path to academic completion led us to the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur. This final phase was not merely an academic necessity but a transformative experience that deepened the rigor and breadth of our research. Accompanied by my ever-reliable friend and colleague Mr. Kaleem Ahmad, we embarked on a long train journey from Srinagar to Kanpur, determined to give our research the finishing touches it deserved. Upon arrival, we settled into the institute's guest house, mentally preparing ourselves for what we anticipated to be the most in...