Neither very rich nor too poor, neither too strong nor very weak, neither privileged nor deprived, neither very influential nor really insignificant, neither the eldest nor the youngest in the family – can an average female child born during the days of a national upheaval make a mark for herself in the 21st century?

This autobiographical sketch of a 'medico from the middle class' inspires all young female aspirants to have self-belief and just go for it, break new grounds, set new benchmarks, erode preconceived notions, love what you do and do what you love and you will marvel at your potential.