The 5th commandment

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I have followed with great admiration the amazing journey of Wahid, my classmate( proud to say that) from the school days in Jorhat, in those dreamy days. Not only the younger generations, he inspires me a lot--at times feel 'wish I had the tenacity, the enthusiasm and drive' that Wahid shows in anything he takes up. Certainly an icon for the younger generations.

Thanks for publishing a lovely write up.

Madan Prasad Bezbaruah, former secretary tourism, Government of India.

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