“The spiritual city of Puri is also known as ‘Sankha Kshetra’ (land of the conch). As per the tradition and spiritual fervour, a Sankha (conch) was installed at Badadanda (Grand ...

The large, marine snail is heavily in demand for its meat and iconic shell, which is used for décor and jewelry; overfishing and poaching have caused its decline in the Mexican Caribbean. “Under ...