Greener Mining in the Making
Approaching sustainable development with a focus on value creation and energy-efficient solutions is an integral part of Vedanta Sesa Goa’s responsible business operations Sustainability has become a critical consideration for businesses across sectors. No business can operate without an impactful Environment Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. At Vedanta Sesa Goa, the principles of ESG have been approached from a fresh perspective,...
Travel for Great Health
by Dr. Kedar Padte Exploring the world releases endorphins which bring on feelings of wellbeing and happiness. Laughter is the best medicine. And perhaps travel is equally great, Followed of course by sports, music, exercise, yoga and diet. Notice none of them are bitter. Sweet as the many ways to great health are, let’s touch on the topic of travel...
Reversing the Clock
by Luke Coutinho Although ageing is inevitable, there are ways to slow the process and keep your health in its best condition. Premature greying, early puberty, early menopause, wrinklesand fine lines, bone aches, signs of memory loss, early onset of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and the like. When we have access to state-of- the-art medical facilities, superfoods, supplements, anti-ageing pills and potions,...
Pin-Pointing Perfection
by Patricia Pereira-Sethi They say it’s better to be over the hill than to be buried under it. Life isn’t defined by a number, but the person you are and the unique timing of your experiences. Scientists are constantly exploring the mysteries of longevity in an effort to identify what constitutes the perfect age: when man is at his peak, when...
“Visiting Goa Made Me Curious About Economics”
by Purvi Radia Harvard alumna DR DEEPA DHUME DATTA discusses her role as chief of the Advanced Economics Section on the US Federal Reserve Board and her heritage in Goa as a delegate representing the US government at the recent G20 summit. Economics runs the world. A significant economic event in even the smallest country affects world trade. So knowing what lies ahead...
Taking Music To All
by Purvi Radia Padma Shri awardee and renowned musician SHANKAR MAHADEVAN discusses the importance of music as part of everyday learning and Goa’s role in propagating it. Renowned Indian musician Shankar Mahadevan recently reiterated the importance of including music in children’s lives, calling for a state-of-the-art facility that will attract students from across the country and the world. The singer-composer-actor was in Goa recently...
Virtue Is Its Own Reward
by Atmaram Nadkarni The honest path is not easy, and the evil path is not without consequence Life has many facets. In some cases, people live with emotions such as anxiety and fear, and then struggle due to the consequences. It is easy for philosophers to recommend letting go of things and erasing the memory. But it is not possible to...
Stop Thinking to Start Living
By Sadhguru Thoughts carry weight. Too much thinking can block you out of reality and the moments you need to experience. Someone once said, “I think therefore I am.” But is that really true? It is only because you exist that you can generate a thought.Your thought process has become so compulsive, and your focus has shifted from your existence to...
Mann Ki Baat 100
The eponymous series reached a new milestone as it completed 100 episodes earlier this year Why would India’s most tech-savvy politician seek to embrace a medium believed to be obsolete? Think particularly of the virtual world, and the picture that comes to mind is a Tweeting, Facebooking and Instagramming leader who dominates the television and the Internet. In early 2009,...
Breathtaking Birla Temple
The magnificent Birla temple in Goa showcases intricate craftsmanship with a blend of traditional and contemporary artwork. Located in the serene premises of Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani at Sancoale, the newly inaugurated temple is dedicated to Shiv-Parvati ji, Radha-Krishna ji, Ram Darbar, Hanuman ji and Ganpati ji. In the sanctum sanctorums, the gleam of natural light from...
