Two months. Just two months, and college is over. Done. Finished. The same college I walked into in 2023 thinking, okay, it has started — when will it end? And now, standing at the edge of the end, I don't know what to feel. Happy? Sad? Relieved? Empty? All of it. None of it. Something in between that doesn't have a name. Time didn't walk — it vanished. Like it was never really there, just a feeling we borrowed and quietly had to return. The Irony Nobody Warns You About When something begins, we ask: when will this end? And the moment it starts ending, we look back and ask: where did it all go? We enter a chapter of life impatient for the next one. We rush through days, through semesters, through seasons — not realising that one day we'll sit somewhere quiet and try to gather those days back, only to find our hands empty. That's the strange joke life plays on all of us. And nobody warns you. Nobody sits you down and says, hey, pay attention, because this —...
The Chinar tree, known scientifically as Platanus orientalis , is an iconic symbol of Kashmir's cultural and historical landscape. Revered for its majestic presence, the Chinar is deeply rooted in the region's heritage and is often associated with poetry, spirituality, and romance. Historical and Cultural Significance Chinar trees have been an integral part of Kashmir's history for centuries. It is believed that these trees were brought to the Kashmir Valley by the Mughals, who admired their beauty and planted them in royal gardens, including the famous Mughal Gardens of Srinagar. The Mughals referred to it as the ‘Booune’ tree, a name still used locally. These trees are not just admired for their grandeur but also hold spiritual significance. In ancient times, Chinars were considered sacred, and gatherings under these trees were seen as auspicious. Even today, they are a popular spot for storytelling, poetry recitations, and social gatherings, making them a symbol of un...