At the Edge of Fire
Kashmir burns while the world holds its breath
The mountain is named, the fire is real, and the consequences stretch far beyond the border. After a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a fierce rebuke to Pakistan. India's top diplomat accused the Pakistani military chief directly, adding fuel to a long-smoldering fire. And once again, civilians are the ones standing closest to the heat.
While leaders posture and armies ready, ordinary people—on both sides of the Line of Control—wake each morning to anxiety, grief, and fear. What begins as a geopolitical chess move too often ends with children ducking for cover or parents searching rubble. A dove scorched by flame is not a symbol. It is a casualty.
This poster imagines that moment of brinkmanship. Two fists clash over a burning Kashmir, while villagers from both nations look on, powerless. The flames do not distinguish between flags.
We made this image not to stoke fear, but to remind ourselves: escalation is not strength. Diplomacy is not weakness. Real courage is choosing peace when war is easier.
Read background coverage:
Times of India – May 22, 2025
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