Srinagar, March 11 -- Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, the legendary Sufi poet Amir Khusro once beautifully encapsulated Kashmir's essence in his words: "Gar firdous baraye zameen ast, hami astov hami ast"-"If there is a paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here." But beneath its breathtaking beauty lies a land at a crossroads-where the allure of tourism clashes with the sanctity of tradition. This is the story of Kashmir, a land of contrasts, where the promise of progress meets the weight of preservation.

The breaking point came during Ramazan, when an 'obscene' fashion show was held in Gulmarg. Models from around the world walked the snow-covered ramp in 'revealing' attires, igniting a firestorm of criticism. As images and videos o...