MANGO DREAMS AND CONCRETE STREETS

The scent of ripe mangoes drifts on the humid air, a glowing promise of delight. But below, beneath the canopy of ancient trees, the streets are tough, laid with concrete that reflects the fiery sun. A child's laughter dances in the cobbled alleyways, a fleeting flash of innocence amidst the thrumming life that pulsates around them. The city