Ladakh: In the shadow of the world’s highest mountain range, where the air is thin and the earth cracks under the weight of silence, one man’s life has become a beacon of what it means to innovate, resist, and rebuild. Sonam Wangchuk—born on September 1, 1966, in the remote village of Uleytokpo near Alchi in Ladakh—embodies a philosophy of grounded genius. His life’s work defies conventions, celebrating the triumph of community over individual glory, sustainability over exploitation, and quiet defiance over complacency. At 59, Wangchuk stands as an engineer, educator,…
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