Are malls dying?

Amma dragged me through Srivilliputhur's forgotten mall, its fluorescent lights flickering like dying stars. I'd forgotten this place existed, lost to scrolling and online shopping. But there, between shuttered storefronts, she discovered PaybookClub's lending library tucked in a corner. Her eyes brightened. We spent hours selecting Tamil novels together, sharing stories like we used to. Walking home through familiar streets, I realized malls weren't dying—they were transforming. This one had become a gathering place for our community, breathing new life into heritage and connection.