Srinagar, Feb. 13 -- A civilized society is defined not by its celebrations but by its mourning. The way a society embraces grief, the dignity and sensitivity with which it expresses it-this is the measure of its human maturity. Unfortunately, today our society seems to fall short of this standard. Mourning ceremonies, once a natural medium for sharing grief and offering support to the bereaved family, are gradually becoming platforms for pomp, display, and social competition.Today, in many parts of the country, when flipping through the pages of major newspapers, it's common to see ten, twenty, or even fifty condolence messages published on a single day for a single person. And not simple ones, but colorful, in bold font, sometimes occup...