Srinagar, Aug. 29 -- Kashmir, the crown of India, has always been known as the land of saints, poets, and unparalleled natural beauty. Yet, beneath its breathtaking landscapes lies a story of paradoxes-of compassion mingled with despair, and of resilience tested by decades of turmoil.

It is a society where kindness exists in abundance, but sincerity often falters. Where fortunes can be created in an instant, yet the sanctity of sacred places has not been spared from exploitation. For long, the entire community has been labeled with the tag of hypocrisy, though every individual sees themselves as the exception.

Kashmir's youth, brimming with potential, face a crisis. Many graduates capture grand celebrations on cameras, while those witho...