TRIBUTE

This work of science would not have been possible without the contribution of my Family and Friends. Hearty thanks.

My father Mr. Ashokrao N Khatavkar, whose beginnings may have been modest, but his dreams were always Nobel Worthy.

Man, who was brave enough to make us believe that all it takes to follow a cause, is heart and commitment.He may have set this work in motion many decades ago, how I wish it were concluded a few months ago.

True to his life’s teaching, real tribute would be to not have any regrets. A son in debt.

My Mom SmtAratiAshokrao Khatavkar who instilled a sense of self belief in us to take on the best in the world.

Without imbibing her ‘No-task-is-big-in-life’ attitude, this work would not have been possible.

Thank you for making us believe thatmeans are never an impediment to a cause.

&THANK YOU

A mighty thanks to my wife Gayatri. Concluding this work was not possible without her unflinching support

To pen one’s thoughts is basis for giving shape to one’s work.Her perseverance in bringing this to a logical conclusion was great motivation. At times, she seemed to have a stronger belief in MANTHAN being worthy of a read than me myself.

Thank you for being there.

To all those crazy friends who de-criminalised the concept of ‘out-of-syllabus’.

Some who seeded many thoughts, Some for introduction of paradoxes of life, some for their infectious passion.

I thank all those faceless friends for their assistance.