She witnessed an outpouring of emotions as these relatives dwelt on the dear departed, long lost but still fresh in the memories. The session was filled with eulogies, and remebering the dead — many of them gone years and even decades ago — in a manner befitting them left the living refreshed and re-energised. It is more than an exercise to lionise and honour the dead. From how her brother chose to deal with a personal skirmish with COVID-19, Gazal realised people needed more support than they would bring themselves to seek. Gazal believes it is for anyone impacted by the pandemic in any manner — which means, everyone.

Source: The Hindu July 03, 2021 10:57 UTC