India, Sept. 4 -- As a university teacher for over four decades, I've had the privilege of engaging with thousands of students. While I've imparted knowledge within the classroom, it would be untruthful to claim I was always the one doing the teaching. Many of my students, in turn, became my teachers, offering invaluable lessons in courage, resilience, humility, and devotion.

Among the many remarkable individuals I've encountered, one student stands out for the profound and enduring impact she has had on me: Dr Daljit Kaur, who recently retired as principal of Saroop Rani Government College, Amritsar.

Our journey began over two decades ago, during a refresher course I was coordinating at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The course brought...