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Nayara and Sanctuary celebrate Gir’s legacy with ‘The Gir Inheritance’
MUMBAI: When it comes to celebrating nature’s majesty, Nayara Energy and Sanctuary Nature Foundation are roaring in harmony. The duo has unveiled The Gir Inheritance, a stunning coffee table book that pays tribute to the wild beauty, cultural richness, and enduring conservation legacy of Gujarat’s Gir Forest, the last refuge of the majestic Asiatic lion.
Published by Sanctuary, the book was presented to select recipients as a symbolic gesture of support for Gir’s lions and the communities that protect them. Every page of The Gir Inheritance captures the pulse of this living ecosystem: its resilient wildlife, its deep-rooted traditions, and the untiring efforts that have kept this sanctuary thriving against all odds.
Through a blend of evocative imagery and heartfelt storytelling, the book explores Gir’s evolution from a royal hunting ground to a global symbol of conservation success. It doesn’t just showcase nature’s splendour, it reveals the powerful link between protecting biodiversity and nurturing local livelihoods, urging readers to see conservation as a collective inheritance, not a distant cause.
“At Nayara Energy, we are committed to protecting and preserving India’s natural heritage,” said Nayara Energy chief executive officer Teymur Abasguliyev. “The Gir Inheritance is a tribute to those who have tirelessly worked to protect Gir and its ecosystems, ensuring that future generations inherit this invaluable living legacy. We are honoured to be part of this vital mission.”
Echoing the sentiment Sanctuary Asia editor Bittu Sahgal remarked, “The Gir Inheritance captures the heritage of Gir, home to the last sanctuary of the endangered Asiatic lion. The ‘Pride of Gujarat’ owes its resurgence to the efforts of scientists, communities, and conservationists. Nayara’s support ensures that this vital legacy continues for generations to come.”
The collaboration underscores Nayara Energy’s wider sustainability philosophy, one that links business responsibility with biodiversity preservation. It’s not just about powering economies, but also about powering purpose.
By celebrating Gir’s triumphs and trials, The Gir Inheritance invites readers to reconnect with the wild heart of India reminding us that protecting nature is, ultimately, protecting our own future.
Digital
India leads global adoption of ChatGPT Images 2.0 in first week
From anime avatars to fantasy covers, users turn AI visuals into culture
NEW DELHI: India has emerged as the largest user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0, just a week after its launch by OpenAI, underlining the country’s growing influence on global internet trends.
While the tool was introduced as an advanced image-generation upgrade within ChatGPT, Indian users are quickly reshaping its purpose. Instead of sticking to productivity-led use cases, many are embracing it as a creative playground for self-expression, storytelling and online identity.
From anime-style portraits and cinematic headshots to tarot-inspired visuals and fictional newspaper front pages, the model is being used to create highly stylised, shareable content. Features such as accurate text rendering, multilingual prompts and the ability to generate detailed visuals with minimal input have helped drive rapid adoption.
What sets the latest model apart is its ability to “think” through prompts, generating multiple outputs and adapting to context, including real-time web inputs. But the bigger story lies in how users are engaging with it.
In India, trends are already taking shape. Popular formats include dramatic studio-style lighting edits, LinkedIn-ready headshots, manga-inspired avatars, soft pastel “spring” aesthetics, AI-led fashion moodboards, paparazzi-style visuals and fantasy newspaper covers. Users are also restoring old photographs, creating tarot-style imagery and experimenting with futuristic design concepts.
Local flavour is adding another layer. Prompts such as cinematic portrait collages and Y2K-inspired romantic edits are gaining traction, blending global aesthetics with distinctly Indian internet culture.
The surge reflects a broader shift in how AI tools are being used in the country, moving beyond utility to creativity. As younger users, creators and social media enthusiasts experiment with new visual formats, AI-generated imagery is increasingly becoming part of everyday digital expression.
If early trends hold, ChatGPT Images 2.0 may not just be a tech upgrade but a cultural moment, giving millions a new visual language to play with online.
