The Times of India

Sudarsan Pattnaik wins the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026: Meet the Padma Shri awardee, who once did chores at a home in return for food

Odisha's renowned sand artist, Sudarsan Pattnaik, has achieved a historic win, becoming the first Indian to clinch the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026. His three-meter-tall sculpture addressing global warming impressed the jury at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Kaliningrad. This recognition highlights his impactful work on critical environmental issues.