A million tears, a single name

When the world asks what made Zubeen Garg so special, look no further than the united tears of Assam. Over the past five days, the state, the region and beyond have mourned together, hearts breaking in unison.

From uniformed police officers and political leaders to children as young as three and elders in their nineties, everyone became vulnerable. Everyone wept. Everyone let go off their sorrow at the loss of Zubeen Da, the voice that had been the soundtrack of our lives.

The scenes spoke louder than any tribute - a swelling crowd at the airport to welcome him home, throngs lining the streets and Sarusajai Stadium flooded with lakhs of people standing under blazing sun and pouring rain — all yearning for one last glimpse of the man whose melodies touched their souls.

The world may have