Because: It seems there are infinite ways to get in touch with someone in this day in age, from the 12 (likely more) possible methods on a single smartphone to skywriting. We more or less assume we can get in touch with anyone at any time, and then something like this happens. Where could Harsha be? What could have happened? How do we have no idea?

I have been following this story, hoping every time there is an update it is that this student has been found and is fine. When I read last night his parents are now offering, in act of desperation, a $25,000 reward my heart sunk. I read an article that was accompanied with pictures of his parents, his mother’s face captured twisted, distraught and mid-cry.

I wish I could be there to help.