August 2 2008 will remain as one of the unforgettable days of my life. It was not a day of any professional achievement. Neither was it one that marked any memorable personal event. It was just another weekend day that I chose to spend at the Princeton University campus, like any other casual curious visitor. It turned out be one of the most fulfilling days for years to come.

I had known that Princeton is amidst the highest ranked universities across the world and belonged to the...