Goa, Sept. 7 -- Former Indian cricketer Arun Lal is widely remembered for his stellar domestic career of over 10,000 runs, his engaging cricket commentary, and coaching Bengal to the 2020 Ranji Trophy final. Beyond his sporting achievements and his courage in overcoming jaw cancer, Lal played a transformative role in a deeply personal journey off the pitch by helping a laundryman's son break the cycle of poverty and achieve remarkable corporate success.

From Humble Beginnings to IIM Calcutta Bikash Chowdhury grew up in Bhawanipore, Kolkata, under challenging financial circumstances. His father operated a small laundry stall on the pavement, while his family lived in an adjacent hut. Chowdhury became the first in his family to attend an E...