Jammu, April 29 -- Under the golden haze of a Jammu afternoon, laughter pierced the chaos of adult life, raw, unfiltered and utterly free.

Hundreds converged on the sprawling Dussehra Ground in Gandhi Nagar for "Back to Bachpan," a heart-warming initiative by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, J&K.

This event whisked the participants back to the playgrounds of their youth, reigniting forgotten joys.

"This programme evoked deep nostalgia for the innocence, simplicity and unbridled fun of childhood," said Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, who graced the occasion as the chief guest.

His eyes sparkled like a child discovering a cricket ball, as he rallied volunteers, dusted off ancient ...