Today I spent an hour at the bank with my father, because he had to transfer some money.

I couldn't stop myself and asked.

"Baba, why don't we activate your internet banking?"

"Why would I do that?" he asked.

"Well, then you won't even have to spend an hour here for things like transfers.

You can also do your shopping online, everything will become so easy!"

I was excited while telling him about starting out in the world of net banking.

Baba asked, "If I do that, I won't have to step out of the house?"

"Yes, yes!" I said.

I told him how groceries can also now be delivered to the doorstep! But his reply shut my mouth.

He said:

"Since I entered this bank today, I have met four of my friends, I have chatted for a while with the staff who know me quite well by now.

You know that I am lonely, this is the companionship that I need. I like getting dressed up and coming to the bank, I have plenty of time.

He said, two years ago I fell ill, the shop owner from whom I buy fruit came to visit me and sat by my bedside and started crying.

When your mother fell during her morning walk a few days ago, our local grocer saw her and immediately contacted home because he knows where I live. If everything becomes online, will I get that 'human' touch?

Why should I be forced to interact only with my phone? This builds bonds of relationships.

Do online apps also provide all this? Technology is not life."