Prajakta Chavan Rane

There are artists who entertain, artists who inspire, and then there are a rare few who use their fame to make a difference beyond the screen. Nana Patekar belongs to that exceptional category. For decades, he has been known not only for his powerful performances but also for his deep connection with ordinary people and social causes. The film industry gives artists enormous visibility, love, and recognition.

Every city has a complaint box, helpline, website or app. Yet for many citizens, the real question is not whether they can complain, but whether anyone is actually listening. Across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), residents regularly raise concerns about potholes, overflowing drains, traffic congestion, illegal parking, garbage accumulation, broken streetlights and unsafe footpaths. Some complaints are addressed quickly, but many remain unresolved for weeks or months.

India has no shortage of bamboo. What it lacks is the scale, value addition and industrial ambition needed to turn this abundant resource into a major green economy. Bamboo is often viewed simply as a traditional material used for construction, furniture and handicrafts. But its potential goes far beyond these applications. It can serve as a raw material for textiles, building materials, chemicals, biofuels and several other industrial products.