{
  "id": 8227508,
  "title": "Meet Ishtiaq Ali, 85, who carves Hindu gods on living trees without harming them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/meet-ishtiaq-ali-85-who-carves-hindu-gods-on-living-trees-without",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T09:39:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/meet-ishtiaq-ali-85-year-old-artist-from-lucknow-who-carves-hindu-gods-on-living-trees-without-harming-them-when-i-sleep-i-see-devi-devtas/articleshow/134330824.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ishtiaq Ali, an 85-year-old artist, carves Lord Ganesha onto a living tree. His unusual method and dedication have garnered significant social media attention. He spent decades working daily wage jobs before finding purpose in his art. Ali explains the significance of making idol eyes last and the trunk's direction. This Muslim artist's work showcases his deep understanding of Hindu deities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}