TANGY MANGO FANTASIES AND ASHEN ROADS

The scent of ripe mangoes lingers on the warm air, a rich promise of delight. But below, beneath the canopy of spreading trees, the streets are tough, laid with concrete that reflects the intense sun. A child's laughter rings in the narrow alleyways, a fleeting flash of innocence amidst the thrumming life that pulsates around them. These bustli