Comfort zone
What could be more refreshing than a nap under the shade of an over 100-year-old Banyan tree? Besides offering a restful siesta, in Punjab the largest tree in the village often serves as a common meeting point for conflict resolution among villagers. Here in Hoshiyarpur’s Jakhrawal village, a platform has been built around the tree, perfect for an afternoon rendezvous for the elderly. Photo: Ramesh Sharma