Remembering Ekta...
Today is a very auspicious day in India… One of the most beautiful festivals is celebrated when a sister ties an ornamental wristband (or Rakhi) on their brother's wrist as a token of respect and affection… Raksha means protection, and the siblings share the festive moment to remind them that they are always there to protect each other. I don't have my own sister, but I have many first and second cousin sisters. Every year I get a Rakhi from them, and with physical distances being so far apart, they have transformed from the physical to the digital state. However, the feeling hasn't changed, and our love for each other is staying strong. However, a lot else has changed this year… 17th April 2021… It's been 4 months since my elder cousin's sister Ekta passed away due to COVID-19. First, my father passed away due to a heart attack in the same week on 12th April, and then my sister on the 17th… From Monday to Saturday, my family went through hell. It has taken us so