This book is a tribute to Akshya Prakash who remains etched in the memories of all those whose lives he touched. His life although short by normal standards was richer than average human lives in multifarious ways.

While the contributions to this book have been made by those who were close to him and knew him well, there are others whose lives and experiences he has directly or indirectly influenced, who would find these excerpts interesting, relevant and once again be touched by this amazing person.