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Snowy illusion hides crisis within its folds at Xposure

January 30, 2026 / 10:24 PM
Sharjah 24: During her talk “The Snow Illusion” at the 10th Xposure International Photography Festival in Aljada, Sharjah, Smita Sharma, a photojournalist, described a town where a dumping ground, filled with white marble dust, looks surprisingly like a snowy landscape.

Speaking to "Sharjah 24," Sharma showcased the Kishangarh Dumping Yard, a vast area that resembles the Arctic yet in a hot region. The area has recently become a tourist attraction. She emphasized that what seems beautiful on the surface hides serious problems, including hazardous risks.

She highlighted the contrast between the eye-catching scenery and the environmental issues lurking beneath.

January 30, 2026 / 10:24 PM

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