Human Interest

Sudarsan Pattnaik Marks 20 Years of Earth Hour with Stunning Sand Art in Puri


Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a striking sand sculpture at Puri Beach to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, spreading awareness about environmental conservation.

Social

Glass Injuries on Goaโ€™s Beaches Spotlight Deposit Refund Scheme as Preventive Solution


Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goaโ€™s beaches have raised fresh concerns over waste management and public safety. With multiple cases reported across popular stretches, the stateโ€™s Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) is emerging as a practical, incentivised solution to curb litter at source.

Events in Goa

MRAI Sustainable Steel Conference 2025 Opens in Goa with a Strong Call for Green Transition in Indiaโ€™s Steel Sector


The MRAI Sustainable Steel Conference 2025 (MSSC 2025) commenced in Goa with a resounding call for a green and circular transition in Indiaโ€™s steel industry. Organised by the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) with support from the Ministry of Steel and NISST, the event gathered over 300 delegates to chart Indiaโ€™s low-carbon steelmaking roadmap under the theme โ€œGreen Steel and Sustainable Growth.โ€

Events in Goa

Parag Rangnekar Highlights Goaโ€™s Fast-Changing Ecology Through Photography


Ecologist and naturalist Parag Rangnekar has called for greater awareness of Goaโ€™s lateritic plateaus, which he describes as misunderstood yet vital ecosystems. Speaking at a lecture titled โ€œWild Goa Through the Viewfinderโ€ at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Rangnekar showcased his two-decade photographic documentation of Goaโ€™s biodiversity โ€” from endemic species and rare birds to climate-driven ecological shifts โ€” while emphasizing how photography can serve as a powerful tool for research and conservation.

Films

โ€˜Second Chanceโ€™: Subhadra Mahajanโ€™s Poetic Portrayal of Healing, Womanhood, and the Himalayas


Second Chance, directed by Subhadra Mahajan, is a deeply emotional film set in the Himalayas, exploring a young womanโ€™s inner journey of healing and resilience through nature, community, and self-reflection.