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.
Tag: climate change
Glass Injuries on Goa’s Beaches Spotlight Deposit Refund Scheme as Preventive Solution
Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goa’s beaches have raised fresh concerns over waste management and public safety. With multiple cases reported across popular stretches, the state’s Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) is emerging as a practical, incentivised solution to curb litter at source.
MRAI Sustainable Steel Conference 2025 Opens in Goa with a Strong Call for Green Transition in India’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 India’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 India’s low-carbon steelmaking roadmap under the theme “Green Steel and Sustainable Growth.”
Parag Rangnekar Highlights Goa’s Fast-Changing Ecology Through Photography
Ecologist and naturalist Parag Rangnekar has called for greater awareness of Goa’s lateritic plateaus, which he describes as misunderstood yet vital ecosystems. Speaking at a lecture titled “Wild Goa Through the Viewfinder” at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Rangnekar showcased his two-decade photographic documentation of Goa’s biodiversity — from endemic species and rare birds to climate-driven ecological shifts — while emphasizing how photography can serve as a powerful tool for research and conservation.
‘Second Chance’: Subhadra Mahajan’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 woman’s inner journey of healing and resilience through nature, community, and self-reflection.