India, May 15 -- At a time when we are being inundated with bad news, it was a delight to celebrate something heartwarming for a change. Sir David Attenborough, the man who has done more for the natural world than any other, turned a 100 years old and the entire world came together to celebrate. Leading the charge was King Charles III, who released a video in which a chain of animals came together to deliver a congratulatory card to the birthday boy.

But for me, the highlight was watching Sir David arrive at his grand centenary celebrations in Albert Hall. A limousine drew up and amidst sustained applause, Sir David emerged from the back seat unaided, stood up erect to acknowledge the cheers, and then walked up a flight of stairs with gr...