Srinagar, Oct. 9 -- Teachers have always been regarded as the foundation stones of a nation's progress, the unseen architects who mould human minds and nurture future generations. Their influence goes beyond imparting lessons or testing knowledge; they shape values, attitudes, and national character. But in the rapidly transforming educational landscape of the twenty-first century, this image of the teacher as a nation builder seems to be fading under the weight of commercialism. The question arises: Is the modern teacher still a nation builder, or has he become a businessman, trading wisdom for wealth?In Kashmir, this question resonates deeply. The region's educational journey has been uniquely marked by both resilience and disruption. F...