Birdev Siddhappa Done’s early years unfolded far from classrooms and coaching centres. They passed in open fields in rural Maharashtra, where tending sheep was part of everyday life. Responsibility arrived early. Work shaped the day. Education had to find its place around it.

He studied in government schools, carrying books alongside duties at home. Progress came through routine rather than ease. College followed the same pattern. Time was managed carefully. Effort was steady, even when resources were........

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