The story of my hometown, Banaras - a city where mythology meets history, where every era has left its imprint on its streets, temples, ghats, and people. From its origins in sacred mythology to its prominence in the ancient world, from the age of the Guptas to the upheavals of successive invasions and colonial rule, Varanasi has endured, adapted, and continually renewed itself. It has remained a city of learning and enlightenment, carrying forward traditions while embracing the changes of a modern world. I traced this extraordinary journey in my latest article.