Where most people see waste, sculptor Priyaranjan Baral sees art. A trained artist from BK College of Art & Crafts, he has spent the last nine years transforming Bhubaneswar's discarded tyres, rusted iron, broken vehicle parts, and plastic waste into stunning public sculptures. Today, over 50 tonnes of scrap have found a second life in the form of 30 larger-than-life installations.
From majestic horses and graceful peacocks to Odissi dancers, Konark-inspired creations, and tributes to the people who keep the city running, Baral's impact goes beyond art. He has also brought together and mentored 20 young artists -- they are now training others. His powerful story leaves us with a simple question: If beauty can be found in what we throw away, what else are we discarding too soon?
Watch to read the story of this #ForceForGood hero, and share this if you believe that waste isn't the end but the beginning of something extraordinary.
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When actor Sayaji Shinde lost his mother, he made her a promise — to plant trees in her memory.
What began with 5,000 saplings grew into Sahyadri Devrai, a movement that has now nurtured over 6.5 lakh native trees across Maharashtra.
By restoring indigenous forests with banyan, peepal, tamarind and more, this initiative is reviving ecosystems, supporting wildlife, and proving that love can continue to grow long after loss.
@SayajiShinde
#SayajiShinde #SahyadriDevrai #Maharashtra #Actor
[Sayaji Shinde, Maharashtra, native forest conservation]
Wait for it
I was playing the cello on the street in Budapest when suddenly a lady approached me and asked if I could play the Hungarian song Érj hozzám by Magdi Rúzsa. I did, and suddenly - what a surprise!- Magdi Rúzsa came along and sang with me. It was an incredible moment. #streetmusic #hungary #singer #cello #tviral #love #coversong #street #budapesti
VIDEO | People hold protest at India Gate against air pollution in Delhi.
A protester says, "Private monitors show that the air quality index has crossed 999 at several locations. Instead of taking concrete action, authorities are shutting down a peaceful protest. What are people asking for? Their right to breathe. For the last 15 days, we haven’t heard anything — no lockdown, no shutdown. There are only stories about cloud seeding or other distractions. It’s a very unfortunate situation."
The air quality in the city remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index recorded at 391, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd)
THANK YOU ARUNACHAL
For raising the voice of Ladakh. You have raised the voice not just of Ladakh but of all the tribal cultures and fragile ecologies of Himalayas.
DAY 14 OF LADAKH ANSHAN
#SaveLadakh#SaveHimalayas#BharatBachao#PariyavaranBachao
DOESN'T LADAKH DESERVE BETTER ?
An independent Kingdom reduced to a place with no local democracy.
This way it's fragile ecology & unique culture will be destroyed in no time. And that will be a huge loss for humanity & the planet.
#SaveLadakh#SaveHimalayas#BharatBachao
Election Commission of India must stop protecting Vote Chors.
They should release all incriminating evidence to Karnataka CID within 1 week.
#VoteChoriFactory
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MODI JI
from 8th Day Of Ladakh Anshan.
Ladakh has always believed in Khatags (pure white scarf of respect & trust) as a better option over stones & sticks and anshan or painful fast over guns & fire.
We hope we won't regret or be ridiculed.
#HappyBirthdayModiji
#SaveLadakh #SaveHimalayas
#BharatBachao
@narendramodi@PMOIndia