MANGO DREAMS AND ASHEN ROADS

The scent of ripe mangoes drifts on the warm air, a vibrant promise of delight. But below, beneath the canopy of spreading trees, the streets are tough, paved with concrete that reflects the fiery sun. A child's laughter dances in the narrow alleyways, a fleeting gleam of innocence amidst the hustle life that pulsates around them. The city te