Retirement and beyond: Navigating the challenges and the subsequent negotiations retired men of Kashmir make in their lives

This study, which aims to delve into the personal experiences of retired men in Kashmir, is deeply intimate. It explicitly highlights the visible and hidden hurdles these men face in their daily lives. The paper is grounded in 12 oral narratives gathered over time with retired men in Kashmir, as they navigate life after retirement. The current study reveals that retired men in Kashmir face a range of challenges post-retirement, including financial instability, social isolation, and a sense of loss of self. It also reveals that many turn to heightened religious practices, partly driven by concerns about ageing, sickness, and death, as a coping mechanism for the uncertainties of postretirement life.