Snakes in Nagpur, ears in Kanpur, queens in Raniganj: AI reimagines Indian cities based on the meaning of their names

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AI images of Indian cities

AI artist Sahid SK has created images using Artificial Intelligence, where he has reimagined Indian cities based on the literal meaning of their names. Take a look

AI image of Nagpur - City of Snakes?

[{"selector":"#anim-e4b33ff6-d33e-4dd1-8b16-4547aea60658 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-4.741929027087047%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] 'Nag', a Hindi term for snakes, takes centre stage in this terrifying AI image as Maharashtra’s Nagpur is reimagined as a city inhabited by snakes

Kanpur - City of ears?

[{"selector":"#anim-11bcaf7c-5b1f-4313-9366-8fd018f0dd86 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-8.87957146966422%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The streets of UP city Kanpur have been reimagined flooded with a bulk load of 'Kaan', a Hindi term for ears, sitting well with the literal meaning of Kanpur

Sagar - A floating city in the sea

[{"selector":"#anim-08707d75-1d90-4e5d-8969-451076742103 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(1.2775236981928801%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Madhya Pradesh's city Sagar has been reimagined as a floating city surrounded by sea water in this AI image

Raniganj - City of Queens?

[{"selector":"#anim-75b90142-9d4a-4f7b-9746-a73239dd8a13 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(19.795973162661383%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] West Bengal's city Raniganj has undergone a makeover in this AI image, where one can see beautiful 'ranis', a Hindi term for queens, posing gracefully

Chandrapur - City of Moon?

[{"selector":"#anim-843bae60-db32-4e10-b1c3-cd3ec65451ca [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-4.825960075295859%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Months after launching Chandrayaan-3, the majestic Moon has decided to visit the Earth in this AI rendition. The AI image reimagined a huge Moon sitting on the streets of Chandrapur, a city in Maharashtra

Dhanbad - City of Paddy?

[{"selector":"#anim-fbf5b98a-7881-4d72-bde9-d566ec1acc67 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-39.38306083535288%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Dhanbad has been reimagined as a city full of 'Dhan’, a Hindi term for paddy, in this AI image

Gulmarg - City of Flowers

[{"selector":"#anim-dba0ca5e-05d2-4c1e-9e5d-ef65219832e3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-2.8223152200991053%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Gulmarg in Kashmir is known for its beautiful flowers that blossom in spring. This AI image takes it a notch above as it shows the streets of Gulmarg flooded with flowers

Itanagar - City of Bricks?

[{"selector":"#anim-0693c4f1-1322-43e8-a754-a4ff6e1507b5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.241071281398757%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] This AI image showcases streets of Arunachal Pradesh's capital Itanagar, full of bricks. For the unversed, 'Ita' or 'Eit' is a Hindi term for bricks

Madhubani - City of Honey?

[{"selector":"#anim-d9d566f1-1ff7-4ff6-af61-718ed948297d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(4.7129701491955%, -13.95089395697585%) scale(1.4166666666666667)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This is yet another witty AI image, which reimagines Bihar city Madhubani as full of honey jars going with the literal meaning of Madhu, a term used for honey

Chandannagar - City of Sandalwood?

[{"selector":"#anim-c0556a18-daf2-47a1-9087-54700e8af8c4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-13.163613457226688%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] This AI image reimagines West Bengal city Chandannagar as a city of sandalwood as we can see its streets shown flooded with 'Chandan' powder and sticks

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