The Maharashtra Forest Department has recently been investigating the surprise seizure of the marine molluscs, which have a hard, protective outer case, and are found scattered across sea shores in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.
Shaar's project "Soufra" - which means a table laden with food - drew the attention of Hollywood actress and social activist Susan Sarandon, whose documentary - also called "Soufra" - was screened for the first time this week in Beirut.
"I find it somewhat ironic when it comes to the issues of clean sport that there is almost an automatic leap to issues of doping and athlete cheating and virtually no discussion about the corruption that has clearly infected sports bodies, sports leagues and sports owners," said Smith.
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