Srinagar, Nov. 9 -- The way of life in Kashmir was quite different in the past. People lacked many facilities, but there used to be a sense of affection and brotherhood. People used to sit together, neighbours would come to each other's places and children would play outdoors for long periods of time. People didn't need any invitation to go to someone's place; they could just visit them, have tea and spend time together. However, things have changed today; education, transport, technology and career prospects have advanced, but many of our old values are disappearing.

The biggest change that has taken place is the change in our language. Kashmiri was spoken in almost all homes, markets and areas in the past. In the present times, many pa...