Srinagar, Nov. 3 -- The Kashmir Marathon held in Srinagar this Sunday was more than a sporting event - it was a statement of courage, unity, and defiance. Just months after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that rattled the Valley's fragile tourism and economy, hundreds of runners from across India and abroad came together to reclaim Kashmir's spirit of normalcy and resilience. In a place often defined by headlines of conflict, the sight of global athletes running shoulder to shoulder with local youth through Srinagar's autumn-hued streets carried a message louder than any political slogan - that life and hope will not be held hostage by fear. The marathon, attended by both professionals and amateurs, was a rare confluence of sport, solid...