Srinagar, Sept. 7 -- For Lt Col (Retd) L. Manongba, the motto "Service Before Self" did not retire with his uniform. Decades after serving in the Indian Army, he has continued his mission - this time, on a different battlefield - that of poverty, trauma, and social neglect in conflict-hit Manipur. In a region still recovering from waves of unrest, Manongba has become a beacon of hope, quietly transforming lives. Through his tireless efforts, 35 widows-many of them survivors of violence and conflict-have been empowered to run small-scale businesses, from weaving and food processing to home-based retail. With access to training, seed capital, and mentorship, they've transitioned from grief and dependence to dignity and self-reliance.Equally...