Platforms like Instagram and Facebook have become digital cafes where young Anantnag residents interact, connecting through shared interests rather than just familial connections.

: Social media and dating apps have become the "new normal" for younger generations in Kashmir, replacing traditional methods with platforms that offer greater romantic agency and a way to maintain connections in a complex socio-political environment.

Romance Amidst the Chinar: Exploring Recent Relationships and Storylines in Anantnag, Kashmir