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Guardians of the Lanes: Everyday Life of Street Dogs in Cities | Priyanka Dey

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  Guardians of the Lanes: Everyday Life of Street Dogs in Cities 🐕 🐾 Introduction At dawn, as the city is just waking up, a street dog crosses the street. Cars whizz by, and horns honk in the stillness of the morning. The street dog waits, looks around, and crosses between cars. For many city dwellers, this is just another day, another day of street dogs moving around in the city maze with an air of confidence. Image Source: BCSPUNE Throughout the world, there are over 500 million street dogs across the globe in 2026, moving around without fixed abodes, yet adjusting amazingly to human habitats. This blog is about street dogs and their day-to-day routines, struggles, and contributions to our lives. Morning Hunt: Dawn to Midday Grind  Waking Up in Hidden Spots Street dogs do not like to sleep in open areas. They prefer quiet and secure areas where they can sleep in peace. Some of the areas where street dogs like to sleep include: Narrow alleys between buildings Public parks o...

Colors on the Streets: The Creative World of Street Drawing | Priyanka Dey

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  Colors on the Streets: The Creative World of Street Drawing Introduction “Let us assume that you are walking down a street in the morning and notice that the pavement is full of colors and designs. The dull gray pavement is now full of colors and beauty. People are stopping and looking at the artwork. Do you know that this is slowly becoming the modern way of our Indian tradition of rangoli and chalk paintings on the pavement? Street drawing is slowly becoming the modern way of this tradition. Today, there are many Indian artists who are using the streets and walls to spread creativity and culture.” Image Source:  Wickedbroz In this blog, we are going to discuss the history of street drawing in India, the equipment used by artists, the famous artists in this field, how street drawing is helpful to society, and some tips for beginners. According to the 2025 Urban Art Report, more than 1 million street art pieces are produced every year globally, and India is slowly becoming a...