‘Life of Butterflies’: a documentary that chronicles butterfly behaviour in great detail
The Hindu
Conservationist Sammilan Shetty’s documentary ‘Life of Butterflies’, deftly and beautifully chronicles the behaviour and evolution of these winged insects
A riot of colours unfold on the screen as beautiful butterflies flit from one plant to another, in the opening shots of Life of Butterflies, a comprehensive documentary on the winged insects. Shot at the seven-acre Sammilan Shetty Butterfly Park at Belvai, about eight kilometres from Moodbidri town of Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka, the 100-minute film covers butterfly behaviour in its natural habitat. The butterfly reserve nestled at the foothills of the Western Ghats drives conservation by engaging with people, especially students. Over 100 butterfly species are sighted regularly at the park including the spectacular Malabar banded peacock, Southern Birdwing, Autumn leaf, Gaudy baron, Dark evening brown, Tawny rajah to name a few. The butterfly park also finds a mention in the World Book of Records, London, for hosting awareness programmes and conservation activities.
Mumbai faces a severe air pollution crisis, impacting residents' health and escalating medical expenses amid bureaucratic inaction.
Rupee at 90: foreign capital exits, imports jump, and RBI eases its defence. A breakdown of the market forces and policy choices shaping the currency slide.
North Goa club midnight blaze follow The Hindu LIVE updates on December 7 2025
Australia activates disaster relief for New South Wales as wildfires threaten properties and infrastructure, with no casualties reported.
Australia’s Pat Cummins confirms he’ll return for the third Ashes Test, easing concerns for the struggling England side.
The Shakespeare Millennium Club in collaboration with the Annai Velankanni Church (Society of St. Vincent De Paul), conducted a Free Medical Camp on November 23, 2025 at the church premises from 9 am to 6 pm, with Dr. Samundi Sankari and Dr. Divya Sivaraman of Srushti Hospitals, Dr. Sharada L N of Aramba, the Kumaran Dental Clinic, Lychee and Satya Physiotherapy Centre, according to a press release.
Hyderabad police support senior citizens living alone, enhancing safety, preventing fraud, and fostering community connections through regular visits.
Explore the vital role of Humanities in fostering critical thinking, empathy, and social harmony amid the STEM-focused higher education landscape.
Tiruvannamalai removes 450 metric tonnes of waste from Maha Deepam day in a two-day cleanup by 2,300 workers.
Chennai Metrowater raises tanker tariffs and removes trip caps to address rising production costs and enhance bulk water supply.
Tamil Nadu commits to enhanced collaboration with the National Green Tribunal for effective environmental governance and protection initiatives.
On Ambedkar's death anniversary, CM Rekha Gupta highlights his enduring ideals of social harmony, equality, and justice.
The Banyan launches the Keshav Desiraju Lived Experience Repository in Chennai to preserve mental illness narratives across various formats.