By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi

In the shade of Charar-e-Sharief’s pine-covered hills, the Model Government Degree College grew steadily into one of Kashmir’s most quietly admired institutions. But ask anyone on campus where the real growth came from, and they will likely mention a name before they mention a building.

Prof. Ravina Hassan, who retires as Principal on April 30, was not the kind of leader who announced herself with grand speeches or stern rules. She walked softly, spoke with care, and always wore a smile that could make even the most anxious student feel at ease.

Over the years, that smile became something more than just a mannerism. It became a symbol of how things were done at the college. Gently, gracefully, with dignity.

When she took charge, the college was modest, carrying the usual signs of constraint that public institutions often wear. But she didn’t let that limit her vision. She saw a future others hadn’t imagined. Her leadership didn’t rely on noise or slogans. She........

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