Srinagar, April 23 -- There is a growing concern in Kashmir that remains largely unspoken in public discourse: the steady decline of reading habits among the youth. In a land once celebrated for its intellectual richness, poetic traditions, and deep engagement with literature, we are now witnessing an alarming detachment from books, reflective thinking, and critical engagement with ideas. The shift is not merely cultural, it is generational. While many factors have contributed to this trend, two stand out with undeniable force: the omnipresence of digital distractions and the prolonged socio-political conflict. The rise of smartphones, social media platforms, and bite-sized content has drastically reshaped how young people engage with inf...