Srinagar, Aug. 2 -- In our valley, what was once a beautiful and sacred bond of marriage has sadly become a heavy burden, especially for our daughters. This pure institution-meant to bring peace, companionship, and stability-has been hijacked by materialism, greed, and an ever-growing culture of show-off. Lavish customs, meaningless traditions, and extravagant demands have turned marriage into a nightmare for many families, particularly those who are financially weak. Countless Kashmiri daughters remain unmarried, not due to a lack of character, faith, or education, but simply because their families cannot meet the escalating societal expectations. Fathers, unable to fulfill these unrealistic demands, live in constant stress and helplessn...