I said my first word in my mother dong Thummer when I was 11 months old and I haven't stopped talking since. I have words have always been my best friends both spoken and written. Throughout my life I have been continually aware of the power that they gave me.The power to self-reflect to advocate for myself to communicate and so much more. But most importantly, words gave me the power to define things and they gave me the power to read and to learn, leaving me hungry for knowledge. When I was little, before ...

First of all, thank you for all the kind word from uh the presenter. Um and I want to send my deep gratitude to all of you guys for being here today. Um you guys are amazing and this is such a beautiful school.So congratulations for all of us for being here today. Thank you so much. Um so today is just a very short story that I share to all you guys about the power of words and how you can change it, use it, modify it and even manipulate it in order to get what you want, become better in your life and how i ...

Core Argument - The power of words and communication is a fundamental tool for change and progress in human civilization [1][4] - Words can be used for both positive and negative purposes, highlighting the responsibility that comes with the power of communication [7][8] - Paradoxes exist within societies, particularly in India, where advancements coexist with significant challenges [9][10][11][12] - Overcoming paradoxes and challenges requires collaborative efforts and the use of one's voice to advocate for change [17][18] Examples of Impact - Historical events like India's independence in 1947, Martin Luther King Jr's "I have a dream" speech in 1963, and the fall of the Berlin Wall demonstrate the transformative power of words [2][7] - Individuals like Bhagat Singh, Malala Yousafzai, Nelson Mandela, JK Rowling, and Stephen Hawking exemplify how words and actions can inspire and change the world [3][14] - The story of a girl who was sexually molested at age six and went on to establish 17 schools for other victims illustrates the potential for communication to drive positive change [20][21][22] India Specific Observations - India is a land of paradoxes, with rapid advancements existing alongside persistent social and economic issues [9] - Despite being a leading producer of doctors and engineers and ranking fourth in GDP and fifth in military strength, India faces challenges such as delayed ambulance services, lack of safe drinking water, and violence against women [8][9][10][11] - 40% of politicians in India's democracy are convicted of criminal cases [11] - While India produces the largest amount of food grains, 30% of the population is unfed [11] - 40% of schools in India do not have electricity [12]