A Tribute to Naik Kaka – My Invisible Anchor
Last week, I lost one of the most admired personalities in my life — and I must say, there are very few I place on that pedestal. He wasn’t someone I met every day or worked with closely. We didn’t speak often, nor did we have long conversations over the years. But sometimes, influence isn’t about frequency. It’s about depth. And the influence Naik Kaka had on me — as a human being of some value — was profound. Born on 26th April 1929, he was a living ch ronicle of India’s modern history — from witnessing the Second World War, India’s struggle and eventual Independence, to recent events like the recent small war with Pakistan (lying from his hospital bed, he genuinely wanted India to teach a good lesson to the enemy). Through it all, he lived a life of dignity, strength, and unwavering principles. And on 14th May 2025, at the ripe age of 96, he left peacefully for his heavenly abode — leaving behind a legacy that will forever stay etched in our hearts. I first met Naik Kaka in the ear...