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As evening draws near, Bashir Ahmad Bhat is still waiting for his first customer of the day. Seven years ago, Bhat, 34, gave up his job as a driver to work in Gulmarg’s tourism sector. January is peak season at India’s premier ski resort, attracting amateur and professional skiers from around the world.
The father of two usually