Visually‑impaired Kashmiri Pandit opens eatery, sparks ghar‑wapsi hopes

Akash Dhar, a visually impaired Kashmiri Pandit, has opened a restaurant in Langate, Jammu and Kashmir. The venture has received strong backing from local residents and his landlord, drawing patrons from diverse communities. Its success is being hailed as a model that could encourage other Kashmiri migrants to return home, highlighting communal harmony and integration. The initiative underscores the potential for entrepreneurship to foster social cohesion in the region.