Srinagar, Feb. 15 -- As I sit down to write this tribute, a storm of emotions rises within me-grief that feels unbearable, gratitude that knows no bounds, and love that remains unshaken. The past few days have been a blur of sorrow and reflection as we bid farewell to a man who was not just our grandfather but the heart of our family, the foundation upon which our world was built. His presence was a gift, his wisdom a guiding force, and his love a shelter that protected us from life's storms.

My dear LALA, Yesterday, when the house finally fell silent after the last of our guests had departed, I stepped into my room for the first time in days. The emptiness was suffocating. My eyes wandered across the room and fell upon the wall clock yo...