Children story Sky of memories Vivek Ranjan Shrivastava Six-year-old Chiku lived in a sprawling, modern apartment complex in Bengaluru with his parents. Despite the toys, the city lights, and his many school friends, his heart belonged entirely to his grandfather, who lived far away in their quiet ancestral village. To Chiku, Grandpa wasn't just a relative; he was a legendary hero who told stories of ancient kings and knew the secret language of birds. Over the last few months, a strange pattern had emerged. Every time Chiku tugged at his mother’s saree and asked to video-call Grandpa, she would offer a gentle, hurried