India, Jan. 30 -- Children's rights activist and Nobel Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi is set to launch his autobiography, Diyasalai at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Thursday. He spoke to HT about his journey, the power of compassion, and the significance of his work in the fight against child labour and slavery.

The title of your autobiography, Diyasalai (matchstick), is quite symbolic. What does it represent?The idea behind Diyasalai is deeply personal. I grew up in a home without electricity, relying on lanterns for light. A matchstick, though small, has the power to ignite countless candles and lamps. But it must be willing to burn itself first. To me, this is the essence of activism - one must be ready to sacrifice in order to br...