Events in Goa

Museum of Goa Hosts Turtle Walker Screening; Discussion Highlights Coastal Threats to Sea Turtles


A MOG Sunday screening of Turtle Walker sparked an in-depth discussion on sea turtle conservation, with filmmaker Taira Malaney stressing the need for community-led approaches and flagging threats such as light pollution, fishing nets, and urban pressures along India’s coastline.

Events in Goa

Philanthropist Dr. Dinesh Shahra to Grace Vivaan Handpan & World Music Festival with Green Gold Harmony Award


Renowned philanthropist and thought leader Dr. Dinesh Shahra will attend the Vivaan Handpan & World Music Festival in Goa, where he will present the Green Gold Harmony Award and participate in sustainability initiatives highlighting the connection between music, nature, and human consciousness.

National

Right to Menstrual Health Is a Fundamental Right Under Article 21: Supreme Court


In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has declared menstrual health and hygiene a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, directing all states, Union Territories, and schools to provide free biodegradable sanitary napkins and adequate sanitation facilities to girls, including disability-friendly toilets.

Social

Nandakumar E. Parab Conferred Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in Governance


IFS officer Nandakumar E. Parab has been honoured with the Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in Governance and Public Service Delivery for his transformative contributions to forestry, eco-tourism, and sustainable development in Goa.

Finance

HDFC Bank Releases First Standalone CSR Report, Spends ₹1,068 Crore in FY25


HDFC Bank has released its first-ever standalone CSR Report, highlighting a CSR spend of ₹1,068 crore in FY 2024–25 and a decade of impact through its Parivartan programme, touching 10.56 crore lives across India.