LUCKNOW, March 1 -- A rose garden was inaugurated at Janeshwar Mishra Park on Saturday. Soon after inauguration, the park resonated with music and discussion on environment conservation. Developed by the LDA, the rose garden has now become the second-largest of its kind in India. Spread across approximately 15 acres, the garden houses an impressive collection of 2,269 varieties of roses. A total of 10,509 rose plants have been arranged under a 'Rainbow Theme' using scientific methods and meticulous planning, symbolizing nature's diversity and beauty. The event was organised jointly by Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and Repertwahr Foundation. It featured folk, indie-pop artist Raahgir, who captivated the audience with his distinctive style while delivering sharp commentary on humanity's treatment of nature. Through his popular song 'Aadmi Bawla Hai, Kuchh Bhi Chahta Hai', Raahgir conveyed a powerful message about environmental conservation. With the poignant line, he highlighted how humans harm nature yet pretend to cherish it. In his song Agarbatti, he took a humorous dig at traffic rule violators, remarking - If you don't stop at the signal light, incense sticks (agarbatti) will be lit for you. During the performance, Raahgir also reflected on relationships and personal struggles. Narrating a tale of sacrificing love to fulfil his grandmother's wish, he sang Mujhe Maaf Karna Meri Premika. Through Foofaji, he humorously portrayed the quirks of traditional family elders and the warmth of shared moments. The evening concluded with his most popular track, Ek Kaccha Ghada Hoon Main which filled the atmosphere with vibrant energy. During the 'Listening to the Earth' session, experts expressed serious concerns about environmental degradation. Pond conservationist Ramveer Tanwar said that Lucknow, once known as a city of ponds, has seen many of its historic water bodies replaced by buildings or filled with garbage-an alarming trend. He warned that imagining villages and cities without ponds is unrealistic and dangerous....