About the Book: This is not fiction, but a poignant account of the real, resilient women—including Salma (Aapa), Kajol, Annu, and Rani—who inhabit Kamathipura, Mumbai’s notorious red-light district. Based on the author’s experiences while serving as Postmaster General of Mumbai and initiating a socio-financial inclusion project there, what began as a mere job transformed into a journey of both hope and despair. This memoir draws the reader into a world often dismissed as “immoral,” revealing instead immensely courageous warriors for whom life has been a bloody, minute-by-minute battlefield. This is a testament to the strength and humanity of the women the author came to know, understand, and champion.