Jammu, April 11 -- During the isolating days of the pandemic, when the world came to a standstill, Shazia Anees a 27 year old from Plan Bandipora discovered a new rhythm in life-one shaped by the elegant strokes of calligraphy. With a master's degree in English Literature, Shazia was already in love with language, but it was during those quiet, reflective months that she stumbled upon the art of turning words into visual beauty. What began as a hobby born out of solitude soon grew into a passionate calling.

"I've always been drawn to beautiful, detailed things," Shazia shares in a conversation with Kashmir News Service (KNS). "Calligraphy felt like the perfect mix of art and emotion. There's something so calming about turning words into ...