Srinagar, Jan. 17 -- The transformation of the Kashmir Valley over the past half a decade is nothing short of a geopolitical and psychological revolution. It is a story of resilience that has effectively dismantled decades of foreign sponsored turbulence and replaced it with the vibrant hum of commerce and connectivity. As one stands on the banks of the Dal Lake today or watches the bustling crowds in the markets of Lal Chowk, it becomes undeniably clear that the region has turned a decisive corner. The record breaking influx of tourists, with numbers crossing the two crore mark annually, is not merely a statistic for economic journals. It is a resounding referendum by the people of India and, more importantly, the people of Kashmir thems...