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Chapter 38 Journey of Empowerment

Penulis: N Chandra
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Rachna's Path to Collaboration and Leadership

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In neighbouring Gorakhpur, sixty-eight kilometres from Basti, Rachna's heart raced with anticipation as she ended her phone conversation with Savita. Her eyes sparkled with excitement that she couldn't contain as she hurried downstairs to the home office.

Her husband, Rahul, sat engrossed in his computer, full attention on the screen before him. He was working on a complex coding project, and time slipped away.

"Oh my God, Rahul, she called. She called!" Rachna exclaimed as she wrapped her arms around his neck, her voice filled with childlike glee. She gave a high-pitched squeal reminiscent of a young child who had just received their favourite candy.

Rahul's eyebrows knitted together in confusion as he attempted to shift his focus from the docu

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