Amidst the silica dust - The Hindu

Amidst the silica dust - The Hindu: The shortened lifespan of the quarry workers of Uttar Pradesh is spent breaking stones and residing among the pollution- laden boulders Mired with sandy roads and rocky terrain, the landscape in south-western Allahabad creates a remarkable mirage under the blue sky. Some of the larger rocks here have sizeable craters formed in them -- a sign of their depletion over time, by an activity that is hazardous yet critical to the survival of many. The ground water accumulated on the surface of these depressions make them appear like lakes, adding to the visual serenity.