Srinagar, Jan. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent gesture of presenting Kashmir's iconic Pashmina shawls and fragrant saffron to the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, is more than a simple diplomatic exchange-it is a subtle yet powerful assertion of Kashmir's cultural and economic significance on the global stage. By choosing these two products, PM Modi has placed the region's centuries-old craftsmanship and agricultural heritage back into international focus, reminding the world of the unique identity and potential of the Union Territory. Pashmina, the softest and finest wool in the world, has long been a symbol of Kashmir's rich artisanal legacy. For generations, Kashmiri weavers have painstakingl...