What is life if not a banquet? In the quest for comprehension and meaning, the matters of the world within and without become ‘Food for Thought’ and invite us to blend and infuse them with flavours and aromas to stir the senses. As I reflect upon my journey of life, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities to share my thoughts and ideas. The essays and opinions in this compilation are fortunate to have found a place on the platter, for it is not food but hunger that pushes us to seek nourishment - a testament to our need for sustenance in the modern world.

- Alka Jain