India, Feb. 4 -- Last winter, on a very cold morning at school, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back after reaching my office. The weather was freezing and the pain made it difficult to sit comfortably. I asked the school peon to place my chair in the sun for some time, hoping the warmth would give me little relief. I went outside and sat quietly in the sun. Seeing me like this, the peon gently asked, "Ma'am, is your back hurting?"

When I nodded, she smiled and said, "Tomorrow, I will bring Taradi and Halad laddoos for you that I have prepared myself. Eat one every day and slowly, your pain will reduce."

The very next day, she brought homemade laddoos prepared with love and care. They were delicious and comforting. Within a few days ...