Srinagar, April 4 -- There was a time in Kashmir when a woman's presence in a government office came with quiet judgement. If she was seen visiting too often, people would talk. Questions would be asked, not about the system, but about her. There was an unspoken belief that a "respectable" woman did not linger in public offices, did not argue over paperwork, did not chase officials for what was hers. For many women, this wasn't just social pressure, it shaped their choices. They avoided offices unless absolutely necessary. They depended on others to get things done. And sometimes, they simply let things go. That world has not vanished overnight, but it has undeniably begun to change. Today, the scene across Jammu and Kashmir tells a very ...