Srinagar, Feb. 27 -- The foundation stone of the Bab-ul-Sultan-ul-Arifeen at Rainawari Chowk marks a significant moment for Srinagar's "Sheher-e-Khaas." With its 71-foot span, Maharaja brickwork, and intricate Jafri-style Deodar shingles, the gate is a dignified tribute to Hazrat Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (R.A). However, as we witness this Rs.190-crore urban push, we must ask: Are we merely building a decorative curtain for a crumbling reality? From the spice-scented lanes of Maharaj Gunj to the copper-smith squares of Zainakadal, and from the historic silk routes of Anantnag (Reshi Bazaar) to the spiritual hubs of Baramulla, Kashmir's markets are living museums. But currently, most are gasping for air under a tangle of overhead wires, haphaz...