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Banoo Lashkari (pictured) passed away in the early hours of August 5, 2020, a day few Bombayites are likely to forget as there was unprecedented rain causing irreparable damage. One of the prime casualties was Doongerwadi, which necessitated Banoo’s funeral being postponed by a day. Her exit was in sharp contrast to the quiet life she led. Few were aware that she had a doctorate in microbiology and was entitled to be addressed as "doctor.” Banoo and I were first cousins, her mother being my father’s sister. We met often and being nearly the same age were very close although our......