Human Interest

November 2025 Skywatching Guide: Meteor Showers, Planet Highlights & a Moon–Star Dance


November brings a stunning lineup of celestial wonders — from the Moon’s close pass by the Pleiades to bright Taurid fireballs, the Leonid meteor shower, Uranus at its brightest, and the unpredictable Alpha Monocerotids. Mark your calendar for these nights of sky magic!

EduConnect

NIO Goa to Host Open Day on 26th September, Students Invited to Marine Resources Exhibition


The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Goa, will celebrate its 84th Foundation Day with an Open Day on 26th September, inviting students across the state to explore marine resources through exhibitions, films, and talks on careers in oceanography.

Science

CSIR-NIO Hosts National Science Seminar on Marine Research and India’s Future Prospects


The CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, held a two-day National Science Seminar in Hindi, focusing on the vital role of marine research in India's development and future growth, with participation from over 150 delegates across the country.

Human Interest

Karnataka Tells Goa It Will Take Elephant Omkar Only After Dussehra


The forest department is failing to control the wild elephant, Omkar, that has been destroying fields in Tambos in Pernem for three consecutive days. Goa forest minister Vishwajit Rane said discussions with Karnataka have resulted in a plan to relocate Omkar to a Karnataka elephant camp—but only after Dussehra. The ministers also agreed on a tripartite plan involving Maharashtra to address human-elephant conflict regionally.

Special Occasion

World Ozone Day 2025: From Science to Global Action — A Celebration of 40 Years of Environmental Progress


World Ozone Day, observed on September 16, reminds us of the critical importance of the ozone layer—Earth’s shield against harmful UV radiation. In 2025, the theme “From science to global action” highlights the transformative power of scientific research and international collaboration. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention, underscoring four decades of environmental unity and measurable success in ozone protection.