Srinagar, July 9 -- These homes are more than structures. They are the physical embodiment of a parent's love, ambition, and years of sacrifice.

But walk inside, and more often than not, you'll find silence.

The children for whom these homes were built now live in Delhi, Bangalore, or Dubai. They're chasing degrees, jobs, lives of their own.

And what's left behind is not just a house, but a question: Was this really the right investment?

For many Kashmiri families, the answer is becoming harder to ignore.

First, take care of yourself

Parents in Kashmir often believe their children's futures should come before their own needs. It's a noble instinct, but one that can backfire when financial planning is built on assumptions rather than...