Mahatma Gandhi’s reflections clearer in lotus ponds
5 years, 2 months ago

Mahatma Gandhi’s reflections clearer in lotus ponds

Deccan Chronicle  

Walk into the galleries of Durbar Hall in Ernakulam, one can see sculptures on one side and big paintings on the other. An alumnus of Shantiniketan, his recent works featured in the exhibition titled 'Mahatma and the Lotus Pond shed light on the need to preserve nature and maintain peace. If ‘Lotus Pond on Starry Night’ shows the happiness and beauty of nights, ‘The Monsoon Wind’ captures the horrifying yet rhythmic speed of monsoon wind. ‘Dead Lotus Pond in Water’ and ‘Lotus Pond in Decay’, done using oil colour, portray the ugly side of pond. It is an indirect reminder to preserve spaces like lotus pond that serves as habitat for many organisms and plays a vital role in the circle of nature.

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Hyderabad: Lotus Pond Turns Eyesore
2 months ago

Hyderabad: Lotus Pond Turns Eyesore

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Lotus Pond, nestled in MLA Colony, Jubilee Hills, near the residence of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Plastic and thermocol material float on top of the pond, while algae blankets it’s edge, adding to the foul smell. “It’s not a pond but a dumpster full of breeding mosquitoes,” says Shrutee Ghosh, a senior graphic designer in an MNC. …

Lotus blossoms paint a vibrant picture across Shandong
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lotus blossoms paint a vibrant picture across Shandong

China Daily  

Major Heat, the last solar term of summer, begins on July 22 this year. Shandong's summer season is not complete without the enchanting spectacle of lotus blossoms, their delicate forms and vibrant hues bringing tranquility and elegance to the province's landscapes. Bathed in the refreshing embrace of summer showers, the lotus blooms at Tangdaowan Wetland Park in Qingdao's West Coast …

First bloom of lotuses enchant visitors to Yangquan city
6 months, 2 weeks ago

First bloom of lotuses enchant visitors to Yangquan city

China Daily  

Lotuses in vibrant bloom transform Yangquan. The first group lotus flowers were quietly in superb bloom in Yangquan's major parks on June 24, as residents and tourists strolled along the boardwalks, capturing the beautiful moments with their phones and cameras. At the heart of the city, Yangquan Central Park is currently home to a particularly lush lotus pond. The water …

'King lotus' takes center stage in ancient town
1 year, 4 months ago

'King lotus' takes center stage in ancient town

China Daily  

A child sits on a king lotus in a lotus garden located in Guoju Ancient Town in Ningbo's Beilun district. Visitors to Guoju Ancient Town in Ningbo's Beilun district now have the opportunity to marvel at a variety of lotus known as the "king lotus", which has the ability to support the weight of a person. Its leaves and veins …

SHORT STORY | ‘The lotus pond’ by Thamizhachi Thangapandian
1 year, 11 months ago

SHORT STORY | ‘The lotus pond’ by Thamizhachi Thangapandian

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 12, 2023 10:15 IST Personalized wedding festivities in villages and small towns are contrasted with the mechanical courtesies and artifices of glitzy city celebrations. Periamma hitched up her dress saying, “Now it will not trip her up.” The toddler’s mother said thanks but pulled down the skirt. “The fully blossomed lotuses took a selfie—the buds.” I put …

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