Dive into the hidden history of Baina Beach in Vasco, Goa – once Asia's largest red-light district, home to thousands of sex workers before its demolition in 2004. This investigative documentary explores the dark world of exploitation and human trafficking in Vasco, Goa, highlighting the efforts of local NGOs in rescuing victims and how sex work has shifted to digital platforms, lodges, and mobile contacts today.We met survivor Bhimavva Chalwadi, a former devadasi who endured 18 months of exploitation before being forced into Baina Beach’s infamous red-light district in Vasco, Goa, at just 13–14 years old. From poverty, an alcoholic father, and family betrayal to her dramatic 2001 rescue by the Crime Branch and NGO Anyay Rahit Zindagi (ARZ), Bhimavva shares her powerful journey. Today, she is an award-winning activist dedicated to rescuing thousands of girls from trafficking and prostitution.Copyright Disclaimer:Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use permits the use of copyrighted material that might otherwise be infringing.

I explored a forest-edge community in Goa’s Western Ghats where humans and snakes live side by side. With famous snake expert @Benhail Antao, learned how coexistence works in real life — from understanding snake behaviour and common myths to why most encounters happen by accident, not aggression. Also witnessed snakes being safely released back into the wild and got an up-close look at how their bodies function. From pythons to other local snakes, this journey sheds light on India’s snakebite reality, the importance of awareness, and how slowing down in the forest helps humans and wildlife share space safely. A big thanks to Mayur, a snake rescuer who showed us incredibly beautiful snakes that we got to release.

Last but not least, thanks to Artbybu, whose caricature we used in the video. Check out what life is really like where snakes 🐍 live next door.

Aheem, so we thought we were just going to film a small pre-Diwali tradition in Goa, but the night had a whole different plan for us. As darkness fell, things changed massively. We heard crazy loud drums and saw Narkasur statues, oh BTW they’re made only at night! Those crazy giant demons came alive just before Diwali, and damn, that was fun...Take a look, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed… just watch.