India, Dec. 25 -- Grandparents and grandkids share a bond that often defies routine and reason. It is a connection that can easily soften strict habits built over a lifetime.

What once feels unchangeable can suddenly pause, simply for a moment of togetherness.

In one family, this change appeared quietly, early every morning. The story was shared online on X (formerly Twitter) by Ahmedabad resident Pritesh Lakhani, who spoke about his father's unbreakable discipline and how it softened after becoming a grandfather.

"Dad has left home at 8.45 am sharp for decades. Didn't matter if his tiffin was ready. Didn't matter what was happening around him," the caption of the post reads.

For years, the routine stayed the same for everyone in the ...