India, Sept. 24 -- Empathy, kindness, warmth, forgiveness, patience, respect, and loyalty - these seven virtues have the potential to transform our planet into a true paradise. Among these, empathy stands out as the cornerstone, the bridge that connects us to each other's hearts and minds.

The other day, our journey back from Shimla took an unexpected turn when my mother-in-law expressed the desire to visit Mr Ramdas, now 91, an old family friend, and her foster brother, in Solan. Mr Ramdas had been a significant figure in my parents-in-law's lives, and their shared past in Yol Camp held a special place in their hearts. Though I had met him briefly two decades ago, I was eager to reconnect. Accompanied by my son, Tushar, we embarked on t...