Dr Daisy Parihar

daisy.parihar@gmail.com

This Diwali, let one lamp glow for those who keep the darkness away.

As Diwali nears, India begins to glow. Markets hum with anticipation, homes fill with laughter, and the fragrance of sweets mingles with the chill of early winter. Trains are crowded, buses full, and airports alive with reunions as families hurry home to celebrate the festival of lights. Across towns and villages, the same warmth spreads ,diyas flicker in courtyards, lanterns shimmer on balconies, and every window reflects joy. Yet, even as the country shines in celebration, there are places where darkness lingers quietly, where the light of Diwali burns differently ,in the hearts of those standing guard far from home.

High in the icy heights of Siachen, amid snow and silence,

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