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Fourth, the remaining inmate, Nafiaz Sheikh, who was convicted in the 2006 Mandar Surlakar murder case, has filed a petition in the High Court seeking premature release. Earlier, on August 6, the High Court ordered the premature release of three co-convicts — Rohan Dhungat, Ryan Pinto and Shankar Tiwari.  •  An 11th Standard Science student from Baina goes missing at Sanvordem Waterfall in Sattari during a school-organised trekking programme; forest officials and other authorities have launched a search and rescue operation to trace the missing student.  •  For the last two years, people from Curchorem have been requesting me to make my presence felt in their constituency. Now, I will assess the situation, speak to those people, seek their reconfirmation, and then I may consider contesting from Curchorem. Nilesh Cabral is my friend, and Rohan Gauns Dessai is my relative. I will also speak to Rohan before taking any decision: Subhash Phal Dessai after the ST reservation notification  •  The AIFF has approved the appointment of Bibiano Fernandes as the head coach of the India U-15 men's national team, subject to his acceptance, for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, scheduled to be held in October in Azerbaijan  •  The dead body of the 11th Standard Science student from Baina, who went missing at Sanvordem Waterfall in Sattari during a school-organised trekking programme, has been recovered by rescue teams.  •  Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar appeals to all state MPs, regardless of political affiliation, to advocate collectively for Karnataka's water interests with the Union Govt; says there is a need to make them aware about issues related to Cauvery, Mhadei and Krishna rivers, Mekedatu project and several pending projects  •  Anjuna Police have arrested two foreign nationals for allegedly staying illegally in Goa without valid travel documents. Iranian national Hamed Zarsav (38) was arrested in Siolim for allegedly overstaying without a valid visa, while Natasha Edwig (36), a Ugandan national, was arrested for allegedly residing in Goa without a valid passport or visa. Fourth, the remaining inmate, Nafiaz Sheikh, who was convicted in the 2006 Mandar Surlakar murder case, has filed a petition in the High Court seeking premature release. Earlier, on August 6, the High Court ordered the premature release of three co-convicts — Rohan Dhungat, Ryan Pinto and Shankar Tiwari.  •  An 11th Standard Science student from Baina goes missing at Sanvordem Waterfall in Sattari during a school-organised trekking programme; forest officials and other authorities have launched a search and rescue operation to trace the missing student.  •  For the last two years, people from Curchorem have been requesting me to make my presence felt in their constituency. Now, I will assess the situation, speak to those people, seek their reconfirmation, and then I may consider contesting from Curchorem. Nilesh Cabral is my friend, and Rohan Gauns Dessai is my relative. I will also speak to Rohan before taking any decision: Subhash Phal Dessai after the ST reservation notification  •  The AIFF has approved the appointment of Bibiano Fernandes as the head coach of the India U-15 men's national team, subject to his acceptance, for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, scheduled to be held in October in Azerbaijan  •  The dead body of the 11th Standard Science student from Baina, who went missing at Sanvordem Waterfall in Sattari during a school-organised trekking programme, has been recovered by rescue teams.  •  Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar appeals to all state MPs, regardless of political affiliation, to advocate collectively for Karnataka's water interests with the Union Govt; says there is a need to make them aware about issues related to Cauvery, Mhadei and Krishna rivers, Mekedatu project and several pending projects  •  Anjuna Police have arrested two foreign nationals for allegedly staying illegally in Goa without valid travel documents. Iranian national Hamed Zarsav (38) was arrested in Siolim for allegedly overstaying without a valid visa, while Natasha Edwig (36), a Ugandan national, was arrested for allegedly residing in Goa without a valid passport or visa.
Episode 14 • 04th Aug 2026

Forest to Plate: Raan Bhaji | Jungle Book | Epi 14 | Prudent | 040826

04th Aug 2026

About this episode

Did you know Goa's monsoon has its own secret superfoods? Every rainy season, more than 40 varieties of wild greens, known as Raan Bhaji, spring to life across Goa's forests and the Western Ghats. These seasonal greens are packed with nutrients, deeply rooted in local traditions, and enjoyed only from June to August. In this episode of Jungle Book, host Samruddhi Kerkar takes you into the jungle to discover these hidden monsoon treasures. Learn how to identify different wild greens, hear the stories behind them, and see why they remain an important part of Goa's food heritage. Join us on this unique journey into nature, tradition, and the incredible flavours of Goa's monsoon. #JungleBook #Goa #RaanBhaji #MonsoonGreens #WildGreens #Foraging #GoanFood #GoanCuisine #WesternGhats #MonsoonInGoa #Nature #FoodHeritage #TraditionalFood #WildEdibles #HealthyEating #LocalFood #GoaTourism #IndianFood #ExploreGoa #SamruddhiKerkar