Srinagar, Aug. 18 -- In the wake of Independence Day festivities, Srinagar's iconic Sunday Market witnessed an extraordinary surge in footfall this past weekend. The lanes spanning from TRC grounds to Lal Chowk were abuzz with activity as shoppers flocked to take advantage of post-August 15th sales, festive bargains, and the holiday spirit.Vendors across sections-from traditional handicrafts and embroidered Kashmiri shawls to fresh produce and street food-reported a threefold increase in visitors compared to the usual crowd. Many had expected this uptick, describing it as a welcome revival of economic vibrancy following quieter weeks earlier in the summer."People seem to be making the most of the monsoon lull and extended holiday mood," s...