Yet another unnatural disaster struck the city yesterday, when a seven-storey building in Vakola fell apart around 11.45 am, crushing seven lives and breaking many others. But at the heart of the calamitous episode lies the story of a young girl, who brought forth a lesser-seen side of human frailties and courage.

Not without my dogs: Jessica D’silva with Puffy and Kitty. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar