Indian Sand Artist set Limca Book of Records

Sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik will find his mention in the Limca Book of Records 2009 for the third time next year for being the first Indian to win the world champion title twice at the USF World Double Championship in Berlin.

On the second year of the championship, the artist created a 25ft high sculpture based on the theme of global warming depicting a polar bear sitting on a globe and praying with three faces representing Africa, Europe and Asia supporting the base.

“My second win is a dream come true. I am glad that I could make my country proud twice,” said the artist, adding that Bijay Ghosh, the editor of the Limca Book of Records, confirmed the news last evening.

After Sudarshan returned from the USF championship, Union tourism minister Ambika Soni approached Sudarshan to don the cap of the Orissa brand ambassador for its Incredible India campaign.

“Talks have not been finalised yet, but we did have a discussion,” said Sudarshan.

“The ministry wishes that I promote the Incredible India campaign when I participate in international meets,” he added. So far, his global warming theme has been taken to 37 countries.

“I have requested the government to recognise sand form as a genuine art. I have also pleaded the government to mull a sand park near Puri, where many such sculptures may be displayed.

The ministry officials have assured me of discussing the matter,” he said. Sudarshan has participated in 37 international championships and has won in a number of them. After fulfilling his dreams of creating 100 sandy Taj Mahal, Sudarshan now wants to concentrate on the issue of global warming.

“Global warming is a matter of concern for the entire world, including Orissa. I have approached the UN asking their help in this regard,” he added. The artist is expected to carry the world champion title for a period of a year.

Earlier, Sudarshan’s exhibition on the theme of Jesus Christ on the Puri beach in 2007 and the one on Santa Claus in 2006 had received a mention in the Limca books.

Made of 600 tonnes of sand, the sculpture of Jesus Christ on the Puri beach in Christmas 2007 was 60ft long.

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Seven Paths To A Good Green Home

SIMPLE SOLUTION: What makes a good home green? What makes a green home good? Principles and practices have evolved--some over hundreds of years and some quite recently--that form the heart of a good green home. Here are seven steps along the path to creating a better home:

The Seven Paths to a Good Green Home

1. Know Where You AreThis concept recognizes that where you live affects both the quality of your life and the quality of the environment. Whether you're redecorating, remodeling, buying a new house, or building from scratch, understanding the unique characteristics of your particular place can help you create a greener home.

2. Size Matters Bigger isn't always better, when it comes to homes.

3. You Have the Power You can take charge of the energy you use.

4. Build for Today and Tomorrow A well-built home will have long-term benefits for you and for future generations.

5. Clean Living: Protecting Our Air and Water You can do a lot at home to protect two of our most precious resources.

6. Build a Better WallYou can use healthier and safer alternatives to conventional construction methods.

7. Use the Right Stuff Practice wise use of materials to keep your home healthy and our planet thriving.

If seven principles sound like a lot to tackle, don't lose heart. Greening your home is a process. The goal is not creating a perfect home, but creating a better home. Small steps and the right attitude can lead to big changes. Learn a little, do a little, laugh a lot, don't beat yourself up over what you can't get done, and take the time to plant some flowers along the path to a good home.

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