Most Kashmiri students stay up late at their laptops, balancing lectures, assignments, and chores during the day. Nights stretch long with little sleep. For many, this has become everyday life.

The valley moves with the energy of its youth. Hostels, libraries, and small homes fill with the soft tapping of keyboards and the low hum of study groups.

Students carry responsibilities beyond studying. They work part-time jobs, tutor online, or run small gigs to support their families as expenses rise and incomes stay limited.

Some deliver parcels, manage social media pages, or help local businesses with online orders. These efforts, often invisible to outsiders, are lifelines for families battling uncertain times.

Most urban students handle work alongside classes. They move from classrooms t

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