Srinagar, Nov. 18 -- Humanity has always lived through stories. They are not just entertainment, they are how we remember, teach, and believe. From the earliest days, stories have carried knowledge, set moral boundaries, and held communities together. They shaped who we are long before books, screens, or the internet ever existed.

Stories that helped us survive

For early humans, stories were a matter of survival. They taught where to find food and water, which plants could heal or harm, and how to stay safe from predators. A story was easier to remember than a list of facts, and in a world full of danger, memory meant survival.

These shared narratives also helped people coordinate. Before a hunt or a journey, stories allowed them to pl...